How old will the main character be on his next birthday?
12
100
The main character, and all adults, has to take pills because of the __________.
Stirrings
100
At the Ceremony, the main character will receive his ________________.
Assignment
100
The main difference between the main character and others in the community is his _____ is/are a paler color.
eyes
200
The main character's nickname for his _________ is Lily-billy.
sister
200
Why is Jonas so “careful about language”?
-Trained by society
-Focus on perfection
-Not to offend anyone
200
How important is it to choose “just the right words” in our society?
Answers will vary
-Not nearly as important as in The Community
200
Why were the rules “very hard to change” in the community?
Answers will vary.
-Committee
-Study
-People will forget after a while
200
What is a “birthmother”?
A person who gives birth to children for three years and then faces hard labor for the rest of their lives.
300
How is the birthmother concept different from the concept of mothering in our world?
Everyone has the opportunity to have their own children.
300
In what areas of life do the members of the community have free choice?
Answers will vary
-How they spend their recreation time
-How they spend their volunteer hours
300
What areas of their lives are tightly controlled?
Answers will vary
-Clothing
-Transportation
-Marriage
-Children
-Jobs
-Language
-Comfort objects, etc.
300
Why do you think “Stirrings” are treated with pills in this community?
Answers will vary
-Control the population
-Control emotions
-Keep people in line (no choices)
300
Do you think it would be possible in our world to have a match-making service with a 100% success rate like the one in the community? Why or why not?
Answers will vary by opinion.
500
An author frequently includes subtle details or clues which hint at, or _______________, upcoming events in a novel. This allows an author to build a novel while laying the groundwork for upcoming character and plot development.
foreshadow
500
________________________ is the viewpoint, or perspective, from which a story is told. It influences how a reader understands a story and how he reacts to the characters and their actions. (three words)
Point of view
500
Just as blooming flowers represent spring and changing leaves illustrate fall, an author utilizes ____________ to add depth to his/her writing.
symbolism
500
What does the Ceremony of Twelve symbolize?
Full adulthood.
Full acceptance into the community.