Question

Which of the following BEST expresses Jonas’s point of view about the upcoming Assignment process?

resistant

excited

compliant

terrified
Part B
Which sentence from the passage supports your answer to Part A?

“‘Most of us even lose track of how old we are as time passes, though the information is in the Hall of Open Records, and we could go and look it up if we wanted to.’”

“‘What’s important is the preparation for adult life, and the training you’ll receive in your Assignment.’”

“‘After the Ceremony of Twelve, you’ll be with your Assignment group, with those in training. No more volunteer hours. No more recreation hours. So your friends will no longer be as close.’”

“Jonas shook his head. ‘Asher and I will always be friends,’ he said firmly. ‘And there will still be school.’"

Answer 1

Jonas is compliant towards the upcoming Assignment process, evidenced by his firm belief in maintaining his friendship with Asher and the ongoing presence of school in his life. The correct sentence is “Jonas shook his head. ‘Asher and I will always be friends,’ he said firmly. ‘And there will still be school.’"

Step-by-step explanation:

Jonas's point of view about the upcoming Assignment process is best described as compliant. He does not show overt excitement or resistance, but rather a willingness to accept and adhere to the expectations of his society regarding the Assignments. This perspective is revealed in the passage where he firmly believes that even after the Ceremony of Twelve, he will maintain his friendship with Asher and still have school, which suggests a level of compliance with the inevitability of the process.

The sentence from the passage that supports Jonas's compliant viewpoint is: “Jonas shook his head. ‘Asher and I will always be friends,’ he said firmly. ‘And there will still be school.’” This expresses Jonas's belief that despite the changes the Assignment process will bring, some aspects of his life will remain constant, showing his compliance with and acceptance of the process.