The Giver Chapter 5-8

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What does Jonas dream about in Chapter 5?

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Jonas dreams about Fiona in the bathing room.

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Why are newchildren not given names until the Ceremony of Ones?

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Newchildren are not named right away because there is a possibility they will need to be released if they do not thrive in their first year of life.

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Who is the leader of the community and gives the opening speech for the Ceremony of Twelve?

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The Chief Elder.

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Where are children sent when they are released?

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Elsewhere.

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What is Fiona's job in the community?

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Caretaker of the Old.

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What is the significance of the Ceremony of Twelve?

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It is the ceremony where children are assigned their lifelong jobs.

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What does 'release' mean in the context of the community?

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Release refers to the process of removing individuals from the community, often implying death.

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What role does the Chief Elder play in the community?

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The Chief Elder oversees the ceremonies and the assignment of jobs to the children.

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What is the importance of dreams in Jonas's community?

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Dreams are seen as a sign of emotional development and are monitored by the community.

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What does Jonas's dream about Fiona indicate about his feelings?

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It indicates that Jonas is beginning to experience feelings of attraction and desire.