Behind the Text
What is a major theme we talked about in the novel?
It is important to have the freedom to make our own choices.
"Jonas has not been assigned. Jonas has been selected.” Which character states these words?
Chief Elder
Uneasy or fearful about something that might happen
Apprehensive
What was Jonas’ first painful memory?
A sunburn
“I want my smack.” Which character states these words?
Asher
Why is it important for the Receiver to hold the memories?
So he can use them for wisdom to make decisions in the community
“Games aren’t your area of expertness.” Which character states these words?
Asher
A feeling of regret over a past mistake
Remorse
What was Jonas’s first color experience?
The apple
Vocab:
Definition- Calmly or peacefully
Placidly
“He saw nothing ahead except for the endless ribbon of road” is an example of what type of figurative language
Metaphor
“We had a visiting group of Sevens and they didn’t obey the rules.” Which character states these words?
Lily
A violation of a law or rule
Transgression
What happened to the last Receiver-in-Training?
She requested release for herself, her memories were released to the community
What was Jonas' biggest fear when traveling to elsewhere?
That he would not be able to save Gabriel
Jonas’ feelings at the beginning of the novel can best be described as
Uneasy because of the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve
“But he lied to me! Do you lie to me too?” Which character states these words?
Jonas
Disorganized or not well planned
Haphazard
How do Jonas and Gabriel escape the heat-seeking planes?
By cooling themselves with memories of snow
What was Gabriel's comfort object?
a hippo
The community values sameness, and does not want to allow everyone in the community to make their own choices. Why?
If everyone is able to make their own choices, they may choose wrong or make a mistake. This is why the community chooses for them.
“Even I voted for Gabriel’s release when we had the meeting.” Which character states these words?
Jonas' father
In a secretive manner
Stealthily
What is the climax of the novel?
When Jonas and Gabriel escape
Why does Jonas spend the night at the annex?
he is upset after watching the twin’s release