Ceremony and Community in Jonas's World

Jonas reflects on past Decembers and the excitement of the naming ceremonies. His father shares memories of breaking minor rules and the anticipation of the Ceremony of Twelve, where children receive their life assignments. The family discusses the impact of these assignments on friendships and life changes, highlighting the community's careful observation and selection process.

What does Jonas's father find exciting about December?

• The weather changes

• The end of the year

• The ceremonies and changes they bring

• The start of a new school term

What is significant about the ceremony for the Ones?

• It is when children learn to walk

• It is when new children are named

• It is when children receive their first toy

• It marks the start of school

Why does Jonas's father feel guilty?

• He lost a child's file

• He broke a rule by learning a name early

• He forgot a child's name

• He missed a ceremony

What does Jonas's father recall about his own Ceremony of Twelve?

• He was surprised by his assignment

• He did not attend the ceremony

• He was certain of his assignment

• He was disappointed with his assignment

What role do the elders play in the community?

• They enforce the rules

• They teach children in school

• They make decisions about assignments

• They organize social events

What change occurs after the Ceremony of Twelve?

• Children move to a new home

• Children start school

• Children receive their first bicycle

• Children join their assignment group

What happens to Lily's comfort object when she becomes an Eight?

• It is given to another child

• It is kept as a memento

• It is replaced with a new one

• It is thrown away