Vocabulary
This describes a croaking or hoarse voice, or a harsh grating sound
Rasping / Raspy
The name of the main character of the story
Jonas
What comfort item does the newchild, Gabriel have?
A hippo
How many children are family units allowed to have?
2 (one boy / one girl)
How old are people when they get assigned their jobs?
Twelves
A feeling of ___________ means the person is a bit anxious about something coming up; they feel uneasy or unsure
Apprehensive
The name of the little sister
Lilly
What item do children get in Year 9?
A bicycle
What are families required to do at every dinner?
Share their feelings
What job does Jonas' dad have?
Nurturer
Someone's personality or usual attitude
Disposition
The name of the newchild
Gabriel / "Gabe"
What is the word that people try to avoid using / shouldn't use in a casual or joking way?
"Released"
What rule is often broken and not punished?
Teaching younger children to ride bikes
In the book, it describes a child who was good at building blocks. The Elders decided that this child's assignment would be ____________
Engineer
To make something better, to improve or advance
Enhance
The title of people on the committee who make decisions about rules
The Elders
What food item catches Jonas' attention...causing him to steal it and take it home?
An apple
How is "age" determined in this community?
Everyone in the same calendar year (no matter what month they are born) have the same age
What Assignment did Lily's parents say was not honorable because it involved 3 years of "laziness" and then a lifetime of hard labor?
Birthmother
A feeling or atmosphere so intense / clear it feels tangible, as if it is able to be touched
Palpable
The name of the main character's best friend
Asher
What was unusual about Jonas and the newchild?
Their light colored eyes
If you are late to class or make another type of mistake, what do you have to do?
You have to apologize to the teacher and the class
The Speaker