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The Giver chapters 5-6

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  • What job does Jonas's mother want him to have?
    a pilot
  • Why is Lily fussy in the morning?
    She wants to do her braids herself
  • Name one thing that the council of elders use to ensure spouses are a good fit for each other.
    Disposition, energy level, intelligence, interests.
  • After getting married, how late do spouses have to wait before they can apply for a child?
    about 3 years.
  • After applying, how long do people usually wait to receive a spouse?
    many months, sometimes up to a year
  • What do children receive when they turn seven?
    a front buttoned jacket
  • Why was Gabriel given an extra year to develop?
    Jonas's father appealed to the council because Gabe doesn't way enough/doesn't sleep well enough at night
  • What is the treatment for Jonas's dreams?
    the pill
  • What do children receive when they turn nine?
    a bike
  • What happens to childen when they reach the age of 10?
    Their hair is cut short
  • Explain the "Murmur-of-Replacement" ceremony.
    When a child is "lost" and a family receives a new child with the same name.
  • Name someone who already takes the pill?
    Asher, Jonas's mother, Jonas's father, etc.
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