Comprehension 3+4
After Gabe comes to live with the family, what job does seven-year-old Lily say she'd like to have?
Birthmother
Why does Jonas want his father to chastise Lily?
She mentioned his eyes
What was abnormal about Roberto's ceremony?
Do you think this is how death should be dealt with in our lives?
There was no period of mourning.
He knew when he was going to die.
What food item did Jonas once take home from school because it seemed to "change" as he looked at it?
An Apple
The first time we see Jonas' family performing the Telling of Feelings, what feeling does his sister Lily talk about?
Anger
Why does Jonas have no idea what his assignment might be?
Because he hasn't focused his volunteer efforts in any one area.
When Jonas goes to volunteer at the House of the Old, whose bike does he see parked outside?
Asher
What do older siblings do for younger siblings, even though it's technically against the rules?
They give them bike-riding lessons
What literary device does the Apple's event represent?
Foreshadowing
In the bathing room, Larissa tells Jonas about attending the pre-release ceremony for an old man named ___.
Roberto
How is official news disseminated to the members of Jonas' community?
Loudspeakers
Why is it against the rules to call attention to things that are different about individuals?
Because individuality is not allowed in such a community where everyone should abide by sameness.
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How many children are born in Jonas' community each year?
50
What does Jonas's mom think about the Birthmother assignment?
She thinks that it is not honorable because:
a birthmother (also known as a Vessel) is a role given at the Ceremony of Twelves to an eligible female. Their job is to give birth to new children for the community. They are not allowed to apply for a Family Unit nor have spouses after their training.