In The Chrysalids, what information does Uncle Axel discover about David?

In Chapter 4 David is discovered by Uncle Axel chatting away to his other telepath friends. David tells his Uncle Axel his secret - that he is able to communicate in his mind with others like him - because Uncle Axel is his "best friend among the grown ups." This is a key moment for both David and the rest of his companions, as Uncle Axel makes him keep this secret and they all agree that this is a very wise move:

His gravity impressed me greatly. I had never known him to speak with so much intensity. It made me aware, when I gave my promise, that I was vowing something more important than I could understand.

Having shared his uncle's seriousness and gravity with the others later on that night, they are all relieved to make this joint promise. As David says, this promise also had the effect of forming them into a group because the promise signified the "formal admission of our responsibilities towards one another." From this point on in the novel, the group are engaged in a quest for self-preservation that involves them working together.

In "A Good Man Is Hard to Find," what does the conversation with Red Sammy contribute to the plot?complication or conviction

The conversation with Red Sammy adds a few things to the plot.  First of all, he is the first to introduce the title of the story "A Good Man is Hard to Find" when he and the grandmother are discussing the state of the world.  This scene also shows the grandmother's initial idea of what a 'good man' is - she declares that Red Sammy is a 'good man' because he let someone charge gas even though the description of Red clearly proves he is not a 'good man'.  It shows that the grandmother's ideas are empty, ignorant, and vain.  Also, this conversation again brings up the Misfit, who everyone pegs as the 'bad' guy, but the grandmother declares he is 'good' before the end.  The author demonstrates throughout the story that all humans are equally in need of grace because we are all very flawed.  And finally, the conversation again reveals the prejudices that the grandmother has.  Pointing out prejudice is one of the author's themes in this work.

What does Napoleon rename Animal Farm in his toast at the end of the novel?

I guess you could say he renames Animal Farm.  But actually what he does is just goes back to using its original name.  So I don't know if that counts as renaming it.  Anyway, what he starts to call it in this toast is the name it used to have -- Manor Farm.

When Napoleon does this, he shows that he has really come all the way to being just like Jones.  He walks on two feet, drinks alcohol, hangs out with people, and now he brings back the original name of the farm.

What are two things Brom does to get back at Icabod for trying to steal his girl?Legand of sleepy hollow

Brom Bones basically resorted to playing pranks on Ichabod in hopes of making him look foolish so he could win Katrina back.  Brom broke into the school house and messed everything up, he stopped up the school house chimney, and he trained his dog to croon and then introduced it to neighbors as Ichabod.

When do Romeo and Juliet find out that they are members of the enemy families? Who tells them?

Romeo and Juliet each find out who the other is at the end of Act I, Scene 5.  This is the scene where the Capulets hold a dance and Romeo and Juliet first see each other.

Both Romeo and Juliet learn of the other's identity from the nurse.  The nurse comes and tells Juliet her mother is looking for her.  Romeo asks the nurse who Juliet's mom is and the nurse tells him.

Then, after Romeo has gone, Juliet asks her who Romeo was.  The nurse tells her.  Both Romeo and Juliet are unhappy, but still in love with each other.

In The Giver, what four qualities does the Chief Elder say the Receiver of Memory must have?

On page 62 (in the Laurel-Leaf paperback edition), the Chief Elder is talking about why Jonas was skipped as assignments were being announced at the Ceremony of Twelve.  She has returned to Jonas, number 19, and he is on the stage as she says that he was not assigned, but selected.  She informs the audience that his job will be Receiver of Memory.  Jonas isn't sure yet what this means, but he listens as she lists the four important qualities the receiver must have and why the elders consider him to have them:

1. Intelligence.  She says that Jonas has been at the top of his class throughout his school days.

2. Integrity.  She cites the fact that when Jonas has made mistakes, he has presented himself promptly for chastisement.

3. Courage. She does not give a specific example, but says that the elders are certain that he is brave.

4. Wisdom.  She says that the elders are certain that Jonas will acquire wisdom as he goes through his training.

She also lists one final attribute that the Receiver must have - the Capacity to See Beyond.  She tells the audience that she cannot explain it to them.  However, she says that the current Receiver knows that Jonas has it.  

After the Chief Elder is done speaking, the audience begins to chant Jonas' name, showing their acceptance for his new role.  Jonas doesn't know what to expect yet, but he feels proud.

In Lord of the Flies, what is the importance of Simon's death and the discovery of the conch? And why did these things happen at the beach?

In Lord of the Flies, the importance of the conch is to symbolise democracy and fairness. In the first few chapters of the novel, the conch plays an evident part and is the reason leadership and rules are created, and are a reason the boys are able to be at peace with each other to start with. Yet, as their time on the island progresses, the conch becomes less valuable to the other islanders, except Piggy who carries the conch with pride, and Ralph, who feels it still has the ability and power it had initially, and keeps order. In the chapter "Castle Rock", Piggy holds the conch tight by his side, and tries to form another assembly. He clearly feels that despite the segregation of the children, the conch is still a symbol of authority. So, when Roger kills Piggy with the rock and shatters the conch, it shows the real breaking down of the group. The conch shatters, as does the rules and the capable knowledge of Piggy.