Chapter 1-2
What memory sparks a feeling of dread in Jonas at the beginning of the novel?
A jet the flew over the community.
What was the object that Asher and Jonas were playing catch with when Jonas noticed that it changed
An apple
What can Jonas not participate in because he rarely does it?
Dreamtelling
What activity does a person start when they become a Seven?
Volunteer hours
When are the original numbers of each age group assigned?
At birth
What is Jonas's sister, Lily's, comfort object?
An elephant
Where does Jonas go to volunteer at the beginning of Chapter 4?
The House of the Old.
Jonas tells his parents about his dream which took place where?
The House of the Old.
Seven's first see the signs of independence when they receive what article of clothing?
Front-buttoned jackets
After the Ceremony of Twelves, what characteristic no longer matters?
Age
What age group is Jonas categorized into?
Elevens
What object was rare in the community? Not forbidden but not needed
A mirror
Jonas's mother describes the new feelings in his dream as what?
His first stirrings
Who decides where Twelves will be placed for their jobs?
The Committee of Elders
What does a child do to provoke Adults to call them by their original number instead of their name?
Misbehaves
What is one reason why a person would be released?
The person is very old and can no longer contribute to the community.
What is the name of the woman that Jonas and Fiona meet at The House of the Old?
Which character does Jonas dream about?
Fiona
What is Gabriel labeled at the Ceremony of Ones?
Uncertain
What word did Asher mispronounce as a child?
Snack - he instead said "smack"
What rule did Jonas's father break at his job regarding the newchildren?
He looked up Gabriel's name
What is something that is not allowed for all members of the community except for newchildren and the old?
To be naked in front of others
What happens when Jonas takes the pill after his dreamtelling?
He cannot remember the feelings/stirrings from his dream
What must happen before a Match can have children?
They must be monitored for 3 years & put in an application
Who makes the opening speech at the Ceremony of Twelves?
The Chief Elder