Characters
At the beginning of the book I am an Eleven. I am very nervous about the Ceremony of Twelves.
Who is Jonas?
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?
This trait is something that Jonas and Gabe share, that is different than most of the community.
What is "Pale Eyes"?
I hope I do not get this assignment. I do not like the elderly.
What is The House of the Old?
Today I get a name and a family.
What is the Ceremony of Ones?
I am always late and I frequently mix up my words.
Who is Asher?
It is important to be polite. That's why this is mandatory, anytime you break a minor rule.
What is an apology?
This object is one that Jonas thinks has appeared to change, but his friend Asher couldn't see it.
What is an apple?
I love Newchildren. I hope I get this assignment.
What is Nurturer?
Today I get my bicycle and cannot wait to ride it for the first time.
What is the Ceremony of Nines?
I am a Nurturer. I am currently concerned about a newchild named Gabriel.
Who is Jonas' father?
This is the most important month to the community. And a very exciting one.
What is December?
This is the Assignment that Fiona receives at the Ceremony of Twelves.
What is Caretaker of the Old?
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?
I get a jacket that buttons in the front today.
What is the Ceremony of Sevens?
I will be an Eight this year, though I still never shut up.
Who is Lily?
Every house has one of these. It is pretty loud and annoying sometimes.
What is a speaker?
This is the Assignment Jonas receives at the Ceremony of Twelve.
What is The Receiver of Memory?
I love games and exercise. I hope I get this assignment.
What is Assistant Director of Recreation?
I receive my assignment today. I am SO nervous!
What is the Ceremony of Twelves?
I am an Eleven and I love spending volunteer hours in the House of the Old.
Who is Fiona?
Today was a very bad and embarassing day. I really do not want to participate in our nightly ritual.
What is the sharing of feelings?
This is the Assignment Asher receives at the Ceremony of the Twelves.
This is the Assignment Asher receives at the Ceremony of the Twelves.
Man! I must not be very smart or have any skills. They gave me this assignment.
What is Laborer?
I get to start my volunteer hours tomorrow.
What is the Ceremony of Eights?