PLOT & RECALL
Why was Jonas uneasy at the beginning of the book?
A) He was angry
B) December was coming
C) He broke a rule
D) He lost something
B. December was coming
Who Said It? “I got so mad because they acted like animals!”
Lily
True or False: It is allowed to comment on someone’s physical differences.
False
What mood is created by the low-flying aircraft?
A) Joyful
B) Calm
C) Tense
D) Confusing
C. Tense
True or False: Asher’s mistake with words shows he understands language rules well.
False
Finish the Line: “I was frightened, but now I’m…”
“…apprehensive.”
What does Jonas first notice about Gabriel?
A) Weight
B) Pale eyes
C) Crying
D) His blanket
b. Pale eyes
Name the Ritual: A morning routine where family members discuss nighttime dreams.
Dream-telling
Riddle:
I am the reason everything looks alike. I hide colors, erase differences, and make choices disappear. I shape the world so no one stands out. What am I?
Sameness
Inference: Why might Lily misjudge the visiting Sevens?
She expects sameness and doesn’t understand that other communities differ.
Put these events in order:
1. Jonas sees an apple change
2. The family shares feelings
3. A pilot flies over the community
3. A pilot flies over the community
2. The family shares feelings
1. Jonas sees an apple change
What does Jonas’s gentle behavior while bathing Larissa suggest about him?
He’s kind, mature, and empathetic.
What does “release” MOST nearly mean in the community?
A) Set free
B) Punishment or removal
C) Apologize
D) A new beginning
B. Punishment or removal
Match the Device: Jonas seeing the apple “change” is an example of:
A) Foreshadowing
B) Hyperbole
C) Symbolism
A. Foreshadowing
Jonas feels uneasy about the Ceremony of Twelve. What does this suggest about choice in the community?
People have little control over their future.
Spot the Mistake: “Jonas was the one who flew over the community by accident.” Identify the mistake.
It was a pilot, not Jonas.
Odd One Out: Which does NOT describe Fiona?
A) Gentle B) Responsible C) Careless D) Calm
C. Careless
Spot & Correct the Mistake: “Birthmothers raise the children they give birth to.”
Birthmothers do not raise children; children are assigned to family units.
Symbolism: What does the peaceful bathing room symbolize?
Human warmth, trust, and connection.
Why does Fiona enjoy volunteer hours at the House of the Old while Jonas is more reflective?
Fiona enjoys service; Jonas thinks more deeply about meaning and rules.
Name two instructions the Speaker gave during the aircraft incident.
Leave bicycles immediately; go inside the nearest building; stay inside until further notice.
Quote Analysis: “There was something different about the way he saw things.” Who is this describing?
Jonas (when he sees the apple change).
Why does the community react instantly to orders from the Speaker?
They are trained to obey without question and rely fully on authority.
What does Jonas’s ability to see the apple change suggest about him?
He has a unique capacity to “see beyond.
What does the community’s instant obedience during the aircraft incident reveal about the society’s deeper values?
Order, control, obedience, and fear of the unexpected.