Vocabulary Define each of the following words. Write out the sentence the word is from in the book. Then find the correct definition. Add these to your list already begun from Chapters 1-5.

interdependence (p. 40)

reprieve (p. 42)

relinquish (p. 42)

meticulously (p. 52)

acquisition (p. 54)

Define the following terms from the society. Explain and describe what each item is or what happens at each.

Ceremony of Loss

Murmur- of -Replacement

Elsewhere

Discipline Wand

Short Answers - Answer the following questions. Be sure to write in complete sentences and refer to the question when answering.

In these chapters we see two days of ceremonies. Name and explain each

of these ceremonies. Why are these ceremonies important to this society?

2. One of the ceremonies involves the assigning of jobs to the Twelves.

What careers are assigned to Asher, Fiona, and Jonas?

What are the pros and cons to the way this society assigns jobs?

If you were a part of this society, what job would be assigned to you and

why?

 

 

5. Why is Gabriel a problem? How does the society usually deal with

problems like this one? How does Jonas’ father help Gabriel?

In these chapters Jonas is "selected" rather than "assigned" during the Ceremony of Twelve. Discuss Jonas’ selection in terms of the following ideas:

How is Jonas feeling just before his "selection" when he is skipped?

What qualities are needed to be Receiver of Memory?

How does Jonas feel about his assignment and what is ahead of him?

Use some specific details from the book to show what his feelings are.