Who is it?
What is the name of Jonas' sister?
Lily
Using Word Reference, find the appropriate definition for the word "leisurely" as used on page 33
unhurried; deliberate
At the House of the Old.
Who said, "It jumps out of my hand onto the ground!"
Asher
Why was Jonas nervous for Asher's assignment?
He was scared he would get a bad assignment because Asher is never serious.
Who is Jonas' best friend?
Asher
Using Word Reference, find the appropriate definition for the word "apprehensive" as used on page 6.
uneasy or fearful about something that might happen
Towards the beginning of the book, Jonas talks about playing catch with his friend. What were they using to throw back and forth?
An apple
Who said, "If you forget, the Stirrings will come back?"
Jonas' mother
According to Jonas' family, why is Birth Mother not a respectable assignment?
They are lazy for three years and then become Laborers the rest of their lives.
Who is Jonas' female friend that he has a dream about?
Fiona
Using Word Reference, what is the appropriate definition for the word, "solemn" as used on page 32?
serious; earnest; sincere
Every morning, Jonas' does something before going to school. What do they do?
They share their dreams from the night before.
Who said, "If I get Pilot I'll put in an appeal?"
Jonas
At the beginning of the book, a pilot was "released." Why?
He had made a wrong turn and flown over the community.
What is the name of the boy who invented things to help at the rehabilitation center?
Benjamin
Using Word Reference, find the appropriate definition for the word "appeal" as used on page 52.
a request to higher authority for a decision
When a new child was named Caleb, what ceremony did they perform to welcome him into the community?
Who said, "This morning we celebrated the release of Roberto?"
Larissa
Why did the Nurturers enjoy helping Asher when he was a baby?
He never cried. He was always laughing.
What is the name of Jonas' father's friend who was surprised by her selection as doctor?
Yoshiko
Using Word Reference, find the appropriate definition for the word "fret" as used on page 18.
to feel or express worry, annoyance, discontent, or the like
What three events are run and decided on by the Committee of Elders?
The Matching of Spouses, the Naming and Placing of newchildren, and the Assignments of Twelves.
The Chief Elder
Why was there a special ceremony performed for the new child named Caleb but not for the new child named Roberto?
Roberto was released as an old man while Caleb was not released, but lost. Caleb drowned in the river.