Characters
He was assigned to be Receiver-in-Training.
Jonas
The opposite of intended or expected meaning.
ironic
Unfair treatment of somebody
Injustice
What families must do each evening.
tell their feelings
Eights earn this privilege.
Volunteer
He works as a Nurturer.
Father
To correct or punish.
Chastise
Relief from emotional distress or grief
solace
A reason for release
Infant not thriving
Punishment
Elderly
How are newchildren identified before they are one.
A number
She works in the Department of Justice.
Mother
Relating or applying to things that have happened in the past.
Retroactive
Natural ability
aptitude
This happens each December.
All children become a year older.
They decide the Twelve's assignment.
the Elders
She is Jonas' younger sister.
Lily
The source or beginning.
Origin
Delay of punishment
reprieve
This is a Birthmother's job.
She gives birth three times, then performs hard labor the rest of her life.
How a Receiver-in-Training is selected.
The Elders meticulously observe the students
He is Assistant Director of Recreation.
Asher
No longer useful
Obsolete
Mild; harmless
benign
Name something not provided by the community.
A car.
Two qualities a Reciever-In-Training must have.
Intelligence,Integrity,Courage,Wisdom,The Capacity to See Beyond