Vocabulary
Jonas is apprehensive about the upcoming Ceremony. What is a synonym for the word apprehensive?
Anxious
In Chapter 1, why does Jonas drop his bike and go inside?
The speaker told him to.
What family ritual happens each night in the house?
Sharing of feelings
What quality do Jonas and the baby have in common?
Light/pale eyes
List the quality of a dystopian society.
“...females lost their braids at Ten and males, too, relinquished their long childish hair and took on the more manly short style which exposed their ears” (59).
Loss of individualism
"Larissa chortled with laughter."
What does the word chortled mean?
chuckled
What committee is in charge of the community?
Committee of Elders
What is the front buttoned jacket represent?
Independence
What is the baby's name?
Gabriel
List the quality of a dystopian society.
“ During the past year he had been aware of the increasing level of observation.”
Extreme observation
"He remembered when his family received Lilly."
What does it mean by received in the sentence?
Lilly was given to the family.
Describe Jonas's dream about Fiona.
Has feelings about her in the bathing room
What happens at age 9?
Receives bicycle
What happens at the Ceremony of 12?
Receives Assignments
Why does Jonas take medication?
To prevent Stirrings
What is the family's dwelling?
House/place they live
Describe Jonas's dad's job.
Nurturer, cares of newchildren
How many children could each family have? (specifically)
1 male 1 female
Describe Asher's character.
Talkative, energetic, confuses his words
List the quality of a dystopian society.
The speaker tells Jonas to put the apple back.
Extreme observation
If a person from the House of the Old is released, does released have a positive or negative connotation?
Positive
What gets taken from children when they are 8?
Comfort object
What does each family member have to share every morning?
Dreams
What is the name of the woman who Jonas bathes?
Larissa
In 2 sentences, describe a dystopian society.
A society that is dehumanizing, has extreme observation, governmental control, and citizens may be fighting to survive.