Characters 3-4
Why does Mother say Lily shouldn’t try to be a Birthmother?
They are Laborers for most of their lives (p.22)
Apprehensive
Anxious, nervous, worried
Tunic
a long, slip-on shirt
What do community families do after dinner?
Talk about their feelings (p.5)
What does “comfort object” mean?
Stuffed animal (p.21)
What did Jonas get chastised for?
Taking an apple from the recreation area (p.23)
Essential
Basic, necessary
Reflective
capable of reflecting light; Thoughtful, considering; indicates how something is
Why is the committee considering releasing Gabriel?
Because he isn’t growing or sleeping well (p. 7)
How does the community tell people they have broken a rule?
Public announcements (p.22)
What did Jonas and Asher do with the apple?
Played catch (p.24)
Fret
Worry, be upset
Regulated
Governed by rules
What happens at the Ceremony of the Ones?
Newchildren get their names and families (pp. 11-12)
Why did Jonas take the apple home?
He wanted to figure out how it had changed while he and Asher were playing catch with it. (p. 24).
Why didn’t Jonas ask Benjamin about his accomplishments at the Rehabilitation Center?
It could be considered breaking the rule against bragging. (p.27)
Selections
Choices
Tabulated
counted or recorded systematically
Who in the community names babies?
The committee (pp.12-13)
What happens if an Eleven doesn’t finish required volunteer hours by the Ceremony of Twelve?
They have to make up the hours and don’t get to participate in the Celebration. (p.28)
Why couldn’t Jonas guess what his work assignment would be?
He volunteered in all of the areas without focusing on one. (p. 29).
Occasionally
Not often, every once in awhile
Sly
mischievous, cleverly avoiding rules
Who decides community members’ jobs?
The committee of elders (p.15)
What story does the Community tell just before releasing an old person?
The person’s life story. (p. 31)