The Giver Flashcard Chapters 1-5

Front

What is unusual about the way families are set up in 'The Giver'?

Back

Families are chosen by the Committee of Elders, Birthmothers never get to see their children, and there is one male and one female child in each family unit.

Front

How does Jonas feel about the ceremony?

Back

Jonas is apprehensive about the ceremony.

Front

What can we infer about parents in every family unit based on the fact that everyone must take medicine to control their Stirrings?

Back

Mothers and fathers are not attracted to each other.

Front

In which month does the ceremony take place?

Back

The ceremony is in December.

Front

What is third person omniscient Point of View?

Back

The narrator knows all the thoughts, actions, and feelings of all characters.

Front

What role does the Committee of Elders play in the community?

Back

The Committee of Elders makes important decisions, including family assignments and job placements.

Front

What are 'Stirrings' in the context of 'The Giver'?

Back

'Stirrings' refer to the feelings of attraction and desire that individuals experience, which are suppressed by medication.

Front

How does the community in 'The Giver' control emotions?

Back

The community controls emotions through strict rules, medication, and the suppression of personal choices.

Front

What is the significance of the Ceremony of Twelve?

Back

The Ceremony of Twelve is when children are assigned their roles in the community, marking their transition into adulthood.

Front

What does Jonas's apprehension about the ceremony reveal about his character?

Back

It shows that Jonas is thoughtful and aware of the implications of the choices made by the community.