Chapters 1 & 2
Why was Asher late on the day he had to apologize to the class?
He was distracted by watching the salmon.
Gabe has the same kind of eyes that Jonas has. What kind are they?
They are pale.
What is the word for Jonas's feelings about his dream?
Stirrings.
What is Jonas's birth number?
19
In the rules given to Jonas from the current Reciever, what is the last one (number 8)?
You may lie.
What group does Jonas begin in?
Elevens
The Elders watch the Elevens closely during the year for what purpose?
To see what job would be best for them at twelve.
What is the treatment for stirrings?
He has to take a pill every day to make them go away.
What job did Asher get?
Assistant Director of Recreation
It now says "Citizen in Training".
What does Jonas' father do for work?
Nurturer
What kind of comfort animal does Lily have?
An elephant.
What happens at the ceremony of the Tens?
They cut their hair (no more braids for girls, shorter hair for the boys).
What happened when Asher was Three?
He used the wrong word (smack instead of snack) and he was hit with the punishing wand.
When was the last failed selection for Reciever of Memory?
10 years ago.
Changes to the rules must be decided by the ________.
The Reciever of Memory
What kind of comfort animal does Gabe have?
A hippo.
What job does Lily hope Jonas will get?
Pilot
Name one of the qualities that is required to be the Reciever of Memory.
Intelligence, Integrity, Courage, Wisdom, and the Capicity to See Beyond.
Why is Jonas suprised by the locks on the Reciever's door?
No other place has locks.
Why was Lily upset with the new visitors from another community?
She was upset because the other kids didn't follow the rules.
What happens at the nine's ceremony?
They recieve their bike.
What is the name of Fiona's new brother?
Bruno.
What is the most important job in the community? The whole name.
The Reciever of Memory
What memory did the Reciever give Jonas at the end of Ch. 10?
The memory of snow.