1. Chapter 1 Why is Jonas frightened by the plane flying overhead?
Why are children scolded for telling friends during play that they’ve been released?
Describe Jonas’ family’s evening ritual.
List all the reasons that a community member can be released.
What is the rule about family units?
What words are used in this chapter to describe ordinary things? How is this different from the ways we describe them?

2. Chapter 2 When do newchildren turn One?
What rule does Jonas’ father break? How does Jonas feel about this?
How do family units get a second newchild?
What happens to the Nines at the Ceremony?
Who is The Receiver?

3. Chapter 3 2. Describe the life of a Birthmother.
1. What do Gabriel and Jonas have in common?
2. Describe the life of a Birthmother.
3. What happens to Jonas as a result of his decision to take an apple?
4. What happens to the apple while Jonas is playing?
5. Why does Jonas take the apple home?