Vocabulary
Chastisement
the act of punishing someone or the state of being punished, especially to correct or discipline them.
Who is Lily?
Jonas' younger sister
How old is Jonas?
Eleven
What rule did Jonas' father break at the very beginning of the book?
He looked at the list of names and discovered Gabriel's name.
What Assignment does Jonas' father have?
Nurturer
Rehabilitation
the action of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy.
Who is Asher?
Jonas' best friend.
What is the name of the place where everyone in the book lives?
The Community.
What rule does everyone in the community break?
They all learn to ride their bikes before they turn Nine.
What assignment does Jonas' mother have?
Law and justice
Ruefully
in a way that expresses sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous manner.
Who is Gabriel?
The Newchild that Jonas' family is taking care of for a year.
What happens when someone in the book turns twelve?
They are given their adult assignments.
What rule did Jonas recount breaking during chapter 3?
Jonas took an apple home from the recreation center.
What Assignment is Fiona given?
Caretaker of the Old.
Meticulously
in a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly.
Who is Pierre?
Number Twenty in Jonas' group of Elevens; Jonas doesn't like him very much.
Why does Gabriel end up staying with Jonas' family?
According to the rules, what must be reported as soon as it is experienced?
The Stirrings.
What Assignment is Asher given?
Assistant Director of Recreation.
Prestige
widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Who is Caleb?
The replacement child for the family who lost the original Caleb. The original Caleb fell into a river and drowned.
What happened to the apple that Jonas took from the Recreation Center?
It began to change when Jonas and Asher were throwing it back and forth.
What rule does Asher break in the very first chapter?
Arriving late to class.
What Assignment is Isaac given?
Instructor of Sixes.