Chapter 4-5 Vocabulary and Questions

Vocabulary
Regulated, invariably, rehabilitation, tabulated, disgraced, serene, distribution, frail, exposed, absorbent, chortled, disquieting, infraction, and good-naturedly, fidgeted,

Define each vocabulary word. Then use the word in a sentence. Each sentence must contain a content clue that defines the word.

Example: Gravitating

A. moving toward

B. The students were gravitating toward the new soft-serve ice cream machine in the cafeteria.

Questions

1. Do you think the rule against bragging is a good one? Why or why not?


2. Read the second full paragraph on page 27 beginning, "The area of dwellings behind him..." What kind of description of this setting is included? What is NOT included?


3. What advantages and disadvantages does Jonas see in the way he decided to distribute his volunteer hours?


4. What similarities are there between the new child and the Old?


5. When Larissa says that Roberto raised "two very successful children," what do you think she means by successful?


6. What do you think of the dream-telling ritual?


7. At one point, the clean up of meals is referred to in chapter 5. How do you think meals are prepared and served? Explain why you think as you do?


8. Explain in your own words what happened to Jonas in chapter 5 and what effect the pills have on him.


9. Why do you think "Stirrings" are treated with pills in this community?


10. What do you think of the pledge the family has to sign about Gabriel?