At first Jonas was happy and joking with his family before the ceremony but later was anxious after lunch, as they were getting closer to the start of the ceremony. Later, he was feeling relieved when the others were getting assignments he did not want.
Mama's decision to give quilts to Maggie has a development on the plot by creating the rising action. Mama can see that Maggie really wants and deserves the quilts. Hope that helps you
