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Why is Jonas frightened by the plane flying overhead?
It is against the rules for pilots to fly over the communtiy.
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How do family units get a second newchild?
A newchild is given to the family at the ceremony.
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What happens to the apple while Jonas is playing with it?
The apple changes in some odd way. The shape and size stay the same, but something about the apple changes
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What happens to The Receiver's memory when he gives it to Jonas?
When the Receiver transmits memories to Jonas, he no longer has them.
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How does Jonas feel now about the ritual of the family members telling their feelings?
He thinks it is off-base. Now that he has experienced real feelings, he know that feelings cannot be told; they are felt.
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Why are the children scolded for telling friends during the play that they have been released?
It is a grave insult, as being released is a terrible punishment.
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What happens to the Nines at a Ceremony?
Nines receive a bicycle for the first time.
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Why would Asher have been a poor Instructor of Threes?
The Instructors of Threes are responsible for acquisition of language, and Asher often has problems with precision of language.
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How is the new memory of a sled ride different?
Jonas has a sledding accident and injures his leg badly.
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What are Asher and the other children playing?
War.
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What is the rule about family units?
Each family unit must have two children: one male and one female.
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Who is The Receiver?
The Receiver is the most important Elder in the community.
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What is Asher's assignment?
Assistant Director of Recreation.
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What release is Jonas' father preparing for?
One of the twins.
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Why does father bring home a discipline wand now?
Gabe began to walk, which marks the introduction of the discipline wand.
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When do new children turn one?
Every December
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What is the memory of starvation?
The memory of starvation is the memory when Jonas was challenged to stay cool with out eating anything
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Describe how the memory is given to Jonas.
Jonas lies down on the bed. The Receiver places his hand on Jonas' bare back.
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What do Jonas' parents tell him when he asks if they love him?
They tell him it is inappropriate to use a generalized and obsolete word like "love."
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What does father say will happen at the release of the twin?
He will weigh them and then take the smaller one, clean him up, make him comfortable, perform the Ceremony of Release, and wave "bye-bye."
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What rule does Jonas' father break? How does Jonas feel about this?
Jonas' father peeked at the Naming list. Jonas was surprised that his father would break a rule
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What happens to Jonas as a result of his decision to take an apple?
He is the subject of an announcement which makes him feel remorse. He apologizes to the Director of Recreation the next morning.
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What does Jonas perceive in the memory of snow?
He perceives cold air, snow, a sled, a hill, and runners.
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What is Jonas' first lie to his parents?
He lies when he says that he understands why it is inappropriate to use the word like "love."
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What do you think happens to Gabe and Jonas at the end?
No answer...just think.
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