Question #3
Jonas learns that he has been "exempted" from the rules governing rudeness.
What does the word "exempted" mean in this chapter?
Question #4
The reader learns in this chapter why precision of language is so important to the community.
What reason is given for the emphasis on this skill?
Question #5
How does Jonas feel about Rule 5, which tells him he can no longer tell his parents about his dreams?
Question #6
Which rule did Jonas expect to see so it didn't surprise him when they were included?
Question #7
What is worrying Jonas at the end of the chapter?
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Chapter 9
How do Jonas's parents feel about his selection as Receiver?
Jonas learns that he has been "exempted" from the rules governing rudeness.
What does the word "exempted" mean in this chapter?
The reader learns in this chapter why precision of language is so important to the community.
What reason is given for the emphasis on this skill?
Which rule did Jonas expect to see so it didn't surprise him when they were included?