Ch. 1-5 Gathering Blue

In the beginning of Ch. 1, why is Kira at the Field of Leaving?

• She is waiting for her mother's spirit to leave the body.

• She is waiting for her father's spirit to leave the body.

• The Council sent her there.

• She is searching for Matt.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why do the villagers regard Kira with contempt?

• She is living alone and unmarried.

• According to custom, Kira should have been destroyed at birth.

• She has no useful skill or ability.

• No idea.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Where does Matt live?

• In the Edifice.

• In the Village.

• The Fen.

• Manahawkin, NJ

4. What warning did Matt give to Kira?

• Some of the villagers plan to force her away from the village.

• She should stay on the path to the woods.

• The Council of Guardians will take her property away.

• None are correct.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5. In Ch. 2, what was the woman in the garden doing?

• Stealing flowers.

• Hoeing weeds.

• Digging potatoes.

• Stealing carrots.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

6. What reportedly caused Vandara's scar?

• Falling on rocks.

• A falling branch.

• A wild animal.

• A fire.

7. What do Vandara and the other women threaten Kira with?

• Knives

• Rocks

• Spears

• Wild animals.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

8. By law, what punishment does Kira's society give for murder?

• Death by murder.

• 40 lashes with a whip

• A time out in the corner

• Imprisonment for life

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

9. How many men are on the Council of Guardians?

• 11

• 21

• 12

• 8

10. How does Kira learn the rituals of ceremony that are expected before the Council of Guardians?

• By watching Vandara's movements

• Her mother taught her.

• By reading about the rituals

• By guessing.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9