Jonas's Emotions and Community Changes

Jonas, a 12-year-old, feels different after being selected as the Receiver of Memory. He navigates interactions with family and friends, who treat him with a mix of familiarity and hesitation. Jonas learns about the responsibilities and rules of his new role, which include exemptions from certain community norms. He reflects on the potential changes to his life and the implications of his new abilities, such as the permission to lie, which challenges his understanding of truth and trust within the community.

How does Jonas feel for the first time in his life?

• Excited

• Angry

• Separate

• Happy

What did the Chief Elder say about Jonas's training?

• It would be easy

• It would be with friends

• It would be alone and apart

• It would be fun

What does Jonas feel upon leaving the auditorium?

• Excited

• Nervous

• The weight of his new role

• Indifferent

What change does Jonas notice in his friendship with Asher?

• It is stronger

• It is the same

• There is a moment of hesitation

• It is over

What are the new Twelves preparing to study?

• School lessons

• Training instructions

• Games

• Songs

How does Jonas's family react to his new role?

• They are indifferent

• They are confused

• They are proud

• They are angry

What happened to the previous Receiver?

• She became a leader

• She left the community

• She failed

• She succeeded

What is Jonas's reaction to the rule about lying?

• He is excited

• He is indifferent

• He is stunned

• He is happy