Chapter One questions

1. At the start of the novel, what memory does Jonas have about being frightened?

• Almost drowning in the river

• Coming across a bear in the woods

• Being lost in a crowded place

• A sleek jet flying over the community

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CCSS.RL.6.1

2. What is Jonas's main concern during his bike ride home in chapter 1?

• Buying his sister the right birthday present

• Picking the correct word to describe his feelings

• Getting ready to hang out with his friend

• Completing his homework assignments for school

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

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3. What is the name of Jonas's best friend?

• Asher

• Paul

• Levine

• Philip

4. What word is used to describe people being removed from the community?

• Expelled

• Released

• Absolved

• Pardoned

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

5. At dinner, the family members (Father, Mother, Lily, and Jonas) participate in "the evening telling of _______."

• Secrets

• Stories

• Feelings

• Lies

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CCSS.L.6.4A

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