Across
- 5. Jonas's best friend
- 6. The voice that makes announcements and corrects citizens.
- 9. To send out or pass to another person
- 11. A word used in the community that has a different meaning than it seems.
- 13. Objects given to children at a certain age to show independence.
- 14. The carefully controlled society where Jonas lives
- 17. Too much speed; great hurry
- 19. The feeling Jonas has as the Ceremony of Twelve approaches.
- 21. Strict guidelines that everyone in the community must follow.
- 22. Not cheerful or smiling; very serious
- 24. Jonas's sister who is seven years old
- 25. Free from having to follow a rule that others must obey
- 26. A group of people assigned to live together, not related by birth.
- 28. A feeling of anxiety or worry; lack of peace
- 29. The main character who is about to turn twelve
Down
- 1. the newchild's stuffed animal
- 2. An event where important celebrations happen each year.
- 3. the new child that Father is trying to get ready for Ceremony of One
- 4. To make or become less in size or importance
- 7. Used to or familiar with something
- 8. To openly resist or refuse to obey
- 10. Can be imagined or believed
- 12. A job given to each person during the Ceremony of Twelve.
- 15. the female leader of the family who is a prominent leader of the Department of Justice
- 16. Great enjoyment
- 18. The age when children receive their life assignment.
- 20. The careful use of exact language encouraged in the community.
- 23. Jonas and the newchild's description of eyes
- 26. This has to be shared every night
- 27. The job of Jonas’s father, caring for newchildren.
- 30. the item that "changed"