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WorksheetsGathering Blue - Have they read the book
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What happened to Kira’s mother at the beginning of the novel?
She was taken away by the Council
She died from illness
She ran away from the village
She was accused of breaking the law
What is Kira’s physical disability?
She is blind
She is missing a hand
She has a twisted leg
She cannot speak
What happens to people in Kira’s society who are considered weak or disabled?
They are given special care
They are sent to live in another village
They are left to die in the Field of Leaving
They are made servants
What is Kira’s talent that saves her from being cast out of the village?
Weaving and embroidery
Cooking
Storytelling
Medicine making
Who is Vandara?
Kira’s aunt who takes care of her
The leader of the village
A woman who wants Kira’s land and accuses her of being useless
A healer who helps Kira recover
What does the Council of Guardians do for Kira?
Orders her to be sent to the Field of Leaving
Grants her a place to live and work on the Singer’s Robe
Forces her to work in the fields
Sends her to live in another village
What is the Singer’s Robe?
A magical garment that protects the village
A ceremonial robe worn during the annual Gathering
A punishment garment for those who break the law
A symbol of the Council’s power
Who is Thomas?
Kira’s older brother
A young boy who is a talented woodcarver
A guardian of the village
A wandering stranger
What is the significance of the dyes in the story?
They symbolize wealth and power
They allow Kira to create new patterns for the Singer’s Robe
They are used in religious ceremonies
They are given as gifts to the council members
What secret does Kira discover about the Singer?
He is a god worshiped by the villagers
He is forced to sing and is kept in chains
He is planning to escape the village
He is actually Kira’s father
Who is Matt?
A mischievous boy from the Fen who is Kira’s friend
A Guardian of the Council
Kira’s cousin who tries to take her place
A young boy who trains to be a carver
What does Matt bring back for Kira from his journey?
A map of the surrounding villages
A piece of blue fabric
A new set of dyes
Her long-lost father
Why is blue an important color in the novel?
It represents the sky and freedom
It is rare and difficult to make, symbolizing hope and change
It is the color of the Guardians' robes
It is a forbidden color in Kira’s society
What does Kira’s father reveal about how he was injured?
He was attacked by a wild animal
He was struck by lightning
He was left for dead by the Council of Guardians
He fell into a river
What do Kira, Thomas, and Jo (the young girl) have in common?
They are all orphans with special artistic abilities
They are all being trained to become Guardians
They all plan to leave the village together
They all have the ability to see the future
What does Kira ultimately decide to do at the end of the novel?
Escape with her father
Stay in the village and use her skills to create change
Join the Council of Guardians
Burn the Singer’s Robe
What is the Gathering?
A secret rebellion against the Council
The annual ceremony where the history of the world is sung
A meeting where new Guardians are chosen
A festival to celebrate the harvest
What is Jo’s talent?
She is a gifted singer
She is a skilled painter
She has the power to see the future
She is a healer
What does Matt’s journey to the other village reveal about the outside world?
Other villages are peaceful and welcoming
There is a great war happening
There is no life beyond their village
The Guardians are hiding the truth about the world
What does Kira hope to do with her newfound knowledge and skills?
Run away and find a new home
Help change the oppressive system from within
Destroy the Guardians’ rule
Become the next ruler of the village
