Jobs
Vocabulary
Jonas
Plot
Ceremonies
100

What does a birthmother do?

She gives birth and after three years they become a laborer. 

100

Define apprehensive. 

It is fear that something bad will happen (adjective) 

100

How does Jonas feel about the upcoming Ceremony of 12?

He feels apprehensive. 

100

Does the book take place in the past, present or the future?

The future

100

What is the Naming ceremony?

It's when the one's get their names.

200

What does Jonas' mother do? 

She makes laws in the Hall of Justice. 

200

Define frightened. 

It means to have a strong fear

200

Why is Jonas unsure about what has assignment will be?

He spent his volunteer hours in so many places. 

200

How many people can live in one family unit?

Only 4 - one man, one woman, one girl, and one boy

200

When do the ceremonies take place? 

It takes place in December. 

300

What do Nurturer's do?

They are like nurses. Jonas' father takes care of babies.

300

Define ceremony. 

A formal act with performed rituals

300

What was Jonas' dream about?

He dreams of Fiona.

300

What is the morning ritual?

It is to share dreams.

300

What age do volunteer hours start? 

It starts at age 8.

400

What do employees do at the House of Old?

Like a nursing home for the old. Employees take care of the elderly. 

400

Define ritual. 

A series of actions performed according to a prescribed order. 

400

What item "changed" when Jonas' looked at it?

An apple.

400

What is the evening ritual?

It is to share feelings. 

400

During the ceremony of four, the kids get what type of jackets?

They receive their back button jacket. 

500

Who will most likely work at Rehabilitation Center?

Benjamin will most likely work there. 

500

Define depth.

Depth means the distance from the up of something to the bottom.

500

What color are Jonas' eyes? 

We don't know - but we do know they are pale. 

500

What happens if an Eleven doesn't complete volunteer hours? 

The committee waits until the boy or girl completes the hours. 

500

During the ceremony of seven, the kids get what type of jackets?

They receive their front button jacket. 

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