Family
What is the name of Jonas' sister?
Lily
How does Jonas feel about the ceremony of 12? Why?
Apprehensive, nervous
Because he will be getting his assignment
How old is Jonas?
12
Over a loudspeaker
If you want to create a new rule, who do you submit it to?
The Committee of Elders
What does Jonas' father do?
Nurturer- takes care of of the newchildren
Who is Jonas' friend? Give one word to describe him
Asher, talkative, late to school
When are you given your assignment? What month?
The Ceremony of 12, December
How many chances do you get in the community before you are released?
2
Which one of the following is not a rule of their society?
A: No stealing
B: Only 2 children per family
C: No discussing feelings
D: Only 2 chances allowed before you're released
C- you must discuss your feelings
What is the name of the boy that Jonas' father is taking care of? Where does the baby end up living?
Gabriel, with Jonas' family
What does Jonas see at the beginning of the novel that frightens him? Why is it scary?
An airplane flying overhead, they had never seen a plane before.
What object do you receive when you turn Age 9?
A bicycle
How many children are born every year?
50
Who is the most important person in the community?
The Receiver
What happened to Lily on the playground with the visiting group of 7s?
A boy kept cutting the line for the slide
What object did Jonas take from the recreation area that he wasn't supposed to?
An apple
At what age are you assigned a family unit and given a name?
one
What happened to the pilot of the plane from the beginning of the story?
1) What does release mean?
2) Who gets released?
3) When is it celebrated?
1) To be removed from community
2) People who break the rules and sick newchildren
3) When an elder is released
What does the family have to share every night at supper?
Their feelings
What does Jonas have in common with Gabe?
They both have light eyes which is very rare
At what age is your comfort object taken away?
What is Lily's comfort object? What was Jonas' comfort object? Gabriel's?
8, Stuffed elephant, Bear, Hippo
How do the Commitee of Elder's assign you a job?
The Committee members observe the Elevens all year, at school and play and at the volunteer work they are required to do after school, and consider each child’s abilities and interests when they make their selection.
How many and what type of people make up the family unit?
4 people, 2 children a male and a female