Characters
Who is Jonas' younger sister?
Lily
What is the role of the “Nurturers” in the community?
They care for the newborn babies until they are assigned to a family
What happens at the Ceremony of 1?
Newchildren are given names and families
What is the rule about bicycles in the community?
Children can begin riding bikes at age 9
"I felt so angry at him. I made my hand into a fist"
Lily
Who is Jonas' best friend?
Asher
What ritual happens each morning in Jonas' community?
The telling of dreams
What happens at the Ceremony of 10?
Children are given a new haircut/ style
What are the community's rules regarding the "stirrings"?
hat all members of the community must report their "stirrings" and take a pill to suppress them
"I'm feeling apprehensive"
Jonas
Who was the first character we read about that was released?
The pilot
What is the worst punishment in this community
Release
What event does the community hold every year to assign children their roles in society?
The Ceremony of 12
Where can pilots not fly?
Over the community
"Each December brings such changes"
Jonas' father
Who is the leader of the community/ Chief Elder???
The Reciever
What is a comfort object?
A stuffed animal given to small children
What happens during the ceremony of loss?
The person's name is repeated throughout the day, less often and more quietly as the day goes on.
What Rule did Jonas break when playing with Asher?
Snacks can not be taken out of the Recreation Area.
"He went out the next day, jumped into the river, swam across, and joined the next community he came to."
Asher
Who is Asher's younger sister?
Phillipa
Andrei the Engineer designed what structure in town?
A bridge over the river
What is the name of the ceremony that is performed for a new child in a family to replace a child who was "lost" and died.
Murmur-of-Replacement Ceremony
What happens if someone is found guilty in court more than twice??
They are released
"But Roberto's life was wonderful"
Larissa