MISC
Lily is this age.
seven
This boy who is about to turn 12 is the main character of the book.
Jonas
This is the punishment for a severe wrongdoing.
release
This is when families share their feelings.
after the evening meal
At the beginning of the book, Jonas remembers being frightened when he saw one of these in the sky.
an unidentified aircraft (or a jet plane)
Asher is required to give this when he is late to class.
a public apology
This character is always mixing up his words and is best friends with the main character.
Asher
This is something that children are given to sleep with.
a comfort object
This is making Jonas feel apprehensive.
the upcoming ceremony of twelves
This happens at the Ceremony of Ones.
children receive their names
All children between 8 and 12 must do this, in addition to school and recreation.
volunteer hours
Lily's comfort object is a stuffed toy of this animal.
an elephant
This is considered a "family unit" in the community.
Mother, Father, Son, Daughter
This is Jonas' mother's job and she is frustrated and angry about something that happened there.
a Judge (or works in the Justice Department)
These are to be revealed to the new Twelves at the ceremonies.
Assignments (jobs)
One of two occasions where 'release' is not considered a punishment.
of an elderly or a newchild
This is Jonas' father's job.
a Nurturer
Children are not supposed to ride bikes until they are this age.
Nine
Jonas' father is concerned about this person.
Gabriel
The month when the ceremonies take place.
December
Asher says this word when he really means "distracted."
"distraught"
This was Jonas' comfort object.
a bear
These people are in charge of the community.
the Elders
Lily said she felt _________________ when she first shared her feelings after dinner and by the end she said she felt _____________.
angry / sorry
This is the age at which Children must give up their comfort objects.
Eight