Why is Jonas apprehensive at the beginning of the story?

• Jonas is afraid of being released which is the ultimate punishment in his community.

• Jonas is worried about the upcoming Ceremony of Twelve because he doesn't know what his Assignment will be.

• Jonas is nervous because he is forced to share his feelings with his family every night after dinner.

• Jonas is excited to be celebrating his 12th birthday with all of his other school mates who are turning 12.

Jonas's father was assigned the role of nurturer. What did he share with his family at the evening sharing ritual?

• Father shared that he was worried about a new child that was not thriving in his care.

• Father shared that he was worried he would get fired soon.

• Father shared that he hated his job as a nurturer.

• Father shared that he wanted to adopt one of the infants he was caring for.

What ritual was the conclusion to every family meal? 

• Telling of their dreams
• Telling of their feelings 
• They played board games 
• They ate dessert 

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What was the name of the baby father was concerned about? 

• Asher
• Fiona 
• Gabriel 
• Larissa

How many children can each unit have? 

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Which word means to correct or punish?

• chortle

• remorse

• chastise

• hoard

Which word means a strong feeling of guilt or regret?

• grim

• apprehensive

• chastise

• remorse

Which word means stored or collected, usually in larger amounts than needed?

• chastised

• bewildered

• hoarded

• chortled

Which word means laughed; giggled?

• grim

• hoard

• chortled

• rarity

A serene classroom is...

• beautiful

• quiet and peaceful

• noisy

• fun

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4