Jonas' mother describes this job as being important but having little honor. Lily wants this job.
Birthmother?
This boy who is about to turn 12 is the main character of the book.
Jonas
This is the punishment for a severe wrongdoing.
release
This is the time when families share their feelings.
At the beginning of the book, Jonas remembers being frightened when he saw two of these in the sky.
Planes
Lily is this age.
7
This character is always mixing up his words and is best friends with the main character.
Asher
This is something that children are given to sleep with. It helps them feel safe.
comfort object
This is making Jonas feel "apprehensive". (chapter 1)
ceremony of twelves
This happens at the Ceremony of 1. The babies are given ____
Their names
Asher is required to do this when he is late to class.
Give a public apology
Lily's comfort object is a stuffed toy of this animal.
elephant
This is considered a "family unit" in the community.
Mother, Father, Son, Daughter
Jonas' father is concerned about this "little" person.
Gabriel.
When are assignments (jobs) given?
Ceremony of 12
Jonas and Gabriel have the same eyes and possibly the same _____
birthmother
This is Jonas' father's job.
Nurturer
Children are not supposed to ride bikes until they are this age.
9
This is Jonas' mother's job and she is frustrated and angry about something that happened there. (chapter 1)
Judge (or works in the Justice Department)
One reason that a person may be released.
(answers may vary)
All children between 8 and 12 must do this, in addition to school and recreation. This will help the Elders learn which job they want to do.
volunteer hours
These two characters both have pale eyes.
Jonas and Gabriel
Most people in the community break this rule. No one takes the rule too seriously and people want it to be changed.
The people learn to ride bikes at an earlier age
What happened when Asher and Jonas were playing catch? What did he do?
The apple changed color. He took it home.
People in charge of the community. They select the jobs for the people.
The Elders