Review the same passage. "Anyway," Jonas pointed out, "have you ever once known of anyone—I mean really known for sure, Asher, not just heard a story about it—who joined another community?" "No," Asher admitted reluctantly. "But you can. It says so in the rules. If you don't fit in, you can apply for Elsewhere and be released. My mother says that once, about ten years ago, someone applied and was gone the next day." Then he chuckled. "She told me that because I was driving her crazy. She threatened to apply for Elsewhere." "She was joking." "I know. But it was true, what she said, that someone did that once. She said that it was really true. Here today and gone tomorrow. Never seen again. Not even a Ceremony of Release." Jonas shrugged. It didn't worry him. How could someone not fit in? The community was so meticulously ordered, the choices so carefully made. Even the Matching of Spouses was given such weighty consideration that sometimes an adult who applied to receive a spouse waited months or even years before a Match was approved and announced. All of the factors— disposition, energy level, intelligence, and interests—had to correspond and to interact perfectly. Jonas's mother for example, had higher intelligence than his father; but his father had a calmer disposition. They balanced each other. Their Match, which like all Matches had been monitored by the Committee of Elders for three years before they could apply for children, had always been a successful one. Like the Matching of Spouses and the Naming and Placement of newchildren, the Assignments were scrupulously thought through by the Committee of Elders. He was certain that his Assignment, whatever it was to be, and Asher's too, would be the right one for them. He only wished that the midday break would conclude, that the audience would reenter the Auditorium, and the suspense would end. As if in answer to his unspoken wish, the signal came and the crowd began to move toward the doors. From Lois Lowry, The Giver. Copyright 1993 by Lois Lowry Which of the following best describes how Jonas feels about his upcoming Assignment? (2 points) Responses He is optimistic that his Assignment will be perfect for him; however, he is anxious to find out what it is. He is optimistic that his Assignment will be perfect for him; however, he is anxious to find out what it is. He is enthusiastic to receive his Assignment, but he is worried that he will not be with Asher anymore. He is enthusiastic to receive his Assignment, but he is worried that he will not be with Asher anymore. He is uncomfortable that he has no say in what his Assignment will be because he does not trust his community. He is uncomfortable that he has no say in what his Assignment will be because he does not trust his community. He is concerned that the committee will not consider his strengths and weaknesses when choosing his Assignment.

Answer 1

The option that best describes Jonas's feelings about his upcoming Assignment is: He is optimistic that his Assignment will be perfect for him; however, he is anxious to find out what it is.

This response captures Jonas's confidence in the meticulousness of the community's processes, including the Matching of Spouses and the Assignments, while also conveying his eagerness and anticipation as the moment of the Assignment approaches. He expresses assurance that the Committee of Elders will make the right choice for him, but he also exhibits a desire for the suspense surrounding the event to end, indicating a level of anxiety about the impending change.