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an imaginary place where everything is perfect
utopia
What do members of the community know about after someone walks through the special doors during the release ceremony?
Nothing
What is Jonas's father's job?
Nurturer
Which evening ritual do families perform dinner?
The telling of feelings
Why is the ceremony of twelve so important?
This is when assignments are given out.
perfectly "controlled" society: dress, transportation, daily rituals, and taking of pills to be the same
What was Jonas' assignment?
Receiver of Memory
What is the first memory that will be transmitted to Jonas?
Snow
What does the Chief Elder say once she assigns the Twelves an assignment?
"Thank you for your childhood"
Why does Mother not want Lily to be a birthmother?
It has very little honor.
a scene set in time earlier than the main story
flashback
When is release not a punishment?
TWO ANSWERS NEEDED
1. Elderly
2. New children not growing fast enough
What special quality does Jonas have that allows him to be the Receiver of Memory?
He has the capacity to see beyond.
Who can Jonas talk about his training with?
No one
Why is Jonas shocked by the apple when he is playing with Asher?
It has changed colors.
What does Jonas' ability to see beyond mean?
Jonas can see beyond
What happened to the last person chosen as Receiver as Memory?
She failed
How are memories transferred?
The man touches his bare back with his hand.
What does the family do every morning?
Share their dreams from the night before
Why was Jonas nervous to share his dream?
He had his first stirring
What is Jonas' biggest concern about his new job?
the pain and suffering it entails
What happens at age nine?
You get a bike.
When something goes wrong in the community, what do citizens have to do?
TWO PARTS
1. They have to apologize
2. Everyone has to accept it
Which rules can Jonas break now?
1. Ask questions despite rudeness
2. Can lie
What memories will the old man transmit to Jonas?
All the memories of the world