Gathering Blue Chapter 2 Quiz

What happens when Kira first returns to her property?

• She discovers that her cot has already been rebuilt

• She finds her threading frame survived the fire

• She breaks down crying at the sight of her home destroyed by the fire

• She finds a women stealing food from her garden

What does Vandara tell Kira at the beginning of Chapter 2?

• Kira should run from the Council of Guardians

• She has claimed Kira's property

• She should leave the weaver's shed

• She will keep Kira as a daughter

Why do Vandara and the other women think Kira is useless and should be kicked out of the community?

• Because Kira has no visible talents

• Because Kira cannot cook

• Because Kira is disabled

• Because Kira is unmarried

What do Vandara and the women want to do with Kira's property?

• They want to build a community garden

• They want to build a pen for their tykes

• They want to build a new cot for Kira

• Nothing. They are scared the property is still contagious from Kira's mother

What do Vandara and the other women threaten Kira with?

• Rocks

• Spears

• Clubs

• Fists

What does Kira do when threatened by Vandara and the other women?

• She runs and hides in Matt's cott

• She claims her right to a hearing before the Council of Guardians

• She fights back with a stone knife

• She yells for help

By law, what is the punishment for murder in Kira's community?

• 40 lashings with a whip

• Banishment from the community

• Death of the murderer

• Life imprisonment

What was Vandara known for in the village?

• She survived an animal attack in the forest

• She was an expert hunter

• She was an impressive cook

• She was the daughter of the village leader

What do people of this community get to show age?

• Presents of new clothing

• Syllables added to their name

• Beads added to their necklace

• More servants

What is Kira's special talent?

• She has none

• She can sew patterns

• She is a beautiful singer

• She is a skilled gardener