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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Are children allowed into the Releasing room?
(a) Yes.
(b) Only in December.
(c) No.
(d) No, but Jonas is the exception.

2. What is Jonas's father's assignment?
(a) Nanny.
(b) Warden.
(c) Nurturer.
(d) Nurse.

3. What gift is given at the Ceremony of Nines?
(a) A moped.
(b) A bicycle.
(c) A comfort object.
(d) An assignment.

4. Birthmothers do not get to see the newchildren. Where does Mother thinks Lily should volunteer in order to be around the children?
(a) The Department of Justice.
(b) The Hatchery.
(c) The Nurturing Center.
(d) The Birthing Center.

5. How does Roberto feel when he walks through the special door in the Releasing room?
(a) Happy.
(b) Angry.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Scared.

Short Answer Questions

1. What memory sparks a feeling of dread in Jonas at the beginning of the novel?

2. What does it mean to be "released?"

3. What is one reason why a person is released?

4. Why might Gabriel be released?

5. What kind of eyes does Gabriel, the newchild, have?

(see the answer key)

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