Ch. 1-2 Review
Vocabulary: Occasionally
Def.: Not often, every once in awhile
Vocabulary: Regulated
Def.: Governed by rules
Category
group, type, kind
“It was the sort of thing one didn’t ask a friend about because it might have
fallen into that uncomfortable category of ‘being different.’”
What did Father plead for Gabriel to receive?
An extra year of nurturing (Ch. 6, p. 42)
What do family members talk about during the morning ritual?
Their dreams (Ch. 5, p.34)
Who in the community names babies?
The committee of elders
What did Jonas and Asher do with the apple that Jonas took from the recreation area?
Played catch
Accompanied
Def: To go with
“But many came to the stage accompanied by another child beaming
with pride to receive a little brother or sister, the way Jonas had when
he was about to be a Five.” (Ch. 6, p.43)
What happened when Fritz got his bike?
He bumped into the podium (Ch. 6 p.45)
What do community members have to do when they get their first crush?
Take a pill to stop it. (Ch. 5, p. 37)
Vocabulary: Essential
Def.: Basic, necessary
Vocabulary: Sly
Def.: mischievous, cleverly avoiding rules
Vague
Def.: Not clearly expressed, indefinite, imprecise
“The details were murky and vague.” (Ch. 5, p. 36)
Who did Jonas dream about?
Fiona (Ch. 5, p.35)
What can people do if they want to leave the community?
Apply to be released (p.48)
What happens at the Ceremony of the Ones?
New children get their names and families
Why couldn’t Jonas guess what his work assignment would be?
He volunteered in all of the areas without focusing on one.
Emblem
Def.: symbol
“The bicycle, at Nine, would be the powerful emblem of moving
gradually out into the community, away from the protective family unit.”
(Ch. 6, p. 41)
How did Jonas feel when he first found out he had to take a pill every day
(before he took the pill)?
Proud (Ch. 5, p.39)
How do community members get spouses?
They apply for approval and a match from the Committee of Elders (Ch. 6,p.48)
Why is the committee considering releasing Gabriel?
Because he isn’t growing or sleeping well
Why did Jonas take the apple home from the recreation area?
He wanted to figure out how it had changed while he and Asher were playing catch with it.
Exuberant
Def: Joyously unrestrained, extremely enthusiastic
“The audience applause, which was enthusiastic at each Naming, rose
in an exuberant swell when one parental pair, glowing with pride, took
a male newchild and heard him named Caleb.” (Ch. 6, p.44)
What was Mother’s bad dream about?
Being chastised for breaking a rule she didn’t understand (Ch.5, p.34)
Why do 4s, 5s, and 6s have jackets that button in the back?
To learn how to help and depend on each other (Ch. 6., p.40)