The Characters
The Community
Assignments
What number am I?
100
At the beginning of the book I am an Eleven. I am very nervous about the Ceremony of Twelves.
Who is Jonas.
100
You never forget how to ride one of these. Good thing, because it is the main form of transportation in Jonas' community.
What is bicycle.
100
I hope I do not get this assignment. I really do not like the elderly.
What is The House of the Old
100
I am excited because today I get a name and a family.
What is One.
200
I am always late and I frequently mix up my words.
Who is Asher.
200
It is important to be polite. That's why this is mandatory, anytime you break a minor rule.
What is an apology.
200
I love Newchildren. I hope I get this assignment.
What is Nurturer
200
Today I get my bicycle and cannot wait to ride it for the first time.
What is Nine.
300
I am a Nurturer. I am currently concerned about a newchild named Gabriel.
Who is Jonas' father.
300
This is the most important month to the community. And a very exciting one.
What is December.
300
I hope I do not get this assignment. I hear after 3 lazy years and births, you have to be a laborer for the rest of your life.
What is Birthmother.
300
I get a jacket that buttons in the front today.
What is Seven
400
I will be an Eight this year, though I still never shut up.
Who is Lily.
400
Every house has one of these. It is pretty loud and annoying sometimes.
What is a speaker.
400
I love games and exercise. I hope I get this assignment.
What is Recreation
400
I get my assignment today. SO nervous!
What is Twelve
500
I am an Eleven and I love spending volunteer hours in the House of the Old.
Who is Fiona.
500
Today was a very bad and embarassing day. I really do not want to participate in our nightly sharing of....
What is feelings.
500
Man! I must not be very smart or have any skills. They gave me this assignment.
What is Laborer
500
I get to start my volunteer hours tomorrow. Here I come Recreation Center!
What is Eight
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