Gathering Blue Vocabulary

"This has no _______________ ," vandara muttered. But she too was leaning forward to see.

• inert

• deft

• sullenly

• relevance

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Kira had watched from the weaving shed, each day, as Matt _________________ crept in to feed the animal.

• sullenly

• lavishly

• stealthily

• disconcertingly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the definition for tousled?

• continuing without pause or interruption

• able to be touched or felt

• make (something, especially a person's hair) untidy

• characteristic of early ages or of an early state of human development

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What word means inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun; mischievous?

• Cunning

• Rivulet

• Impassive

• Impish

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the meaning of the word 'meticulous' as used in 'Gathering Blue'?

• Careful and precise

• Careless and hasty

• Joyful and lively

• Sad and gloomy

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

In 'Gathering Blue', what does the word 'loom' refer to?

• A type of bird

• A weaving device

• A dark cloud

• A loud noise

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which word best describes a person who is 'stoic'?

• Emotional

• Indifferent

• Joyful

• Angry

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the definition of 'vigilant'?

• Watchful and alert

• Sleepy and tired

• Careless and lazy

• Happy and content

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

In the context of 'Gathering Blue', what does 'dystopia' mean?

• A perfect society

• A society characterized by human misery

• A place of great wealth

• A peaceful community

What does the word 'contemplate' mean?

• To ignore

• To consider thoughtfully

• To laugh at

• To forget

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4