Random
Vocabulary
Themes
Life of Jonas
Community
100
What is Jonas' new assignment when he turns 12?
Receiver of memories
100

What is the term for "to let go of something"

relinquish

100

Name the theme from this quote: "It's the choosing that's important, isn't it?

Don't give up your autonomy!

100
What volunteer job does Jonas have at the beginning of the novel?
At the The House of the Old
100
What do they use to discipline children at home and at school?
A discipline wand
200

What is the purpose of the required pills? 

To eliminate attraction between people

200

What is the term for "to stop or halt progress"? 

impede

200

Name the theme from this quote: "They had never known pain, he thought. The realization made him feel desperately lonely."

Pain is an important part of life. OR Humans need community/each other. 

200
Which of these is something Jonas has seen or experienced before he meets the Giver? a) snow B) hills c) colour d) war
c) colour
200
Which of the following is NOT shown in The Community? a) people who kill other people b) people who carry guns c) people who play war games d) people who break the rules and receive punishment
a) people who kill other people
300

What is the significance of Jonas taking the apple home? 

It indicated that he could "see beyond"; it showed how the Elders were always watching.

300

Give an example of something done meticulously.

multiple options: carefully, with detail

300

Name the theme: "It's just that ... without the memories it's all meaningless." 

Value the past. OR Memories are valuable. 

300
What was Gabriel's comfort object?
a Hippo
300
What happens if there is a twin born in the community?
the baby is "released".
400

Provide an example of how the community appears to be a utopia but is actually a dystopia.

various answers

400

What is a synonym for vigilant?

aware, alert

400

Give an example of this theme: Having choices/autonomy is important to humans

multiple options

400
What is father's nickname for Lily?
Lilly-Billy
400
What does release really mean in the community?
Release means they are killed by euthanasia. (a needle)
500
What is the first lie Jonas tells his parents?
That he had no dream the night before
500

what two words could be a verbal reprimand from a parent or teacher?

chastise and admonition

500

Give an example of this theme: there are no "bad" emotions

multiple options

500

What is the importance of the airplane flying overhead in chapter 1? 

This scene introduces release as a punishment
500

What is the grief ceremony in this community?

They say the child's name repeatedly as a whisper and then quieter. the child's name will be given to another child born later

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