The ruin
Who sings the ruin song each year?
The singer.
Who was Kira's best and first ever friend?
Matt.
what was Kira's main job in the village?
A weaver.
What does the quote "Her mother had often said that everyone had at least one talent. Kira had several"(Page 2) reveal about Kira's character?
This quote suggests that kira is a talented individual who possesses multiple skills. It also implies that her mother believed in her potential.
Why is kira's walking stick so impotent to her?
Because of Kira's disabled leg, her stick helps her get around and is the only reason she can walk.
What is the significance in the ruin song?
To tell the story of their ancestors, and how the world was destroyed because of them.
Who was Kiras four syllabus friend?
Annabelle.
What did Kira create with her weaving talent?
A beautiful robe for the signer.
What does the quote "The pen had been her mother's, heavy and shiny with a gold nib" on page 8, reveal about Kira's attachment to her mother?
This quote suggests that Kira is sentimental and values the items that once belonged to her mother.
What does the color blue represent in "Gathering Blue"?
The Blue represents, hope peace, and selflessness.
In what season did the ruin song take place each year?
Fall/Autumn.
Who was kira's biggest enemy?
Vandara.
What is the most exciting part of Gathering blue?
The most exciting part of gathering blue is when Kira discovers the truth about her mother's death and realizes the council's evil plans.
What does the quote "The old woman was the keeper of the history, the teacher of the singers, and the only member of the community who was allowed to be rude", on page 54 reveal about the role of the old woman in the community?
This quote suggests that the old woman is a respected and valued member of the community who has impotent responsibility.
What does Thomas's block of wood represent?
Thomas's block of wood represents a sense of security and safety for him.
Where does the gathering take place in the book gathering blue?
It took place in a squalid village.
Who was Kira's defender during her trial?
Jamison.
Why is the climax of gathering blue important?
The climax of Gathering blue is important because it is the turning point of the story. It's where Kira faces the biggest challenges and has to make important decisions that change the course of the story.
What is the meaning of the quote "If one rock were thrown, others would follow, she knew." (Page 19)?
This quote suggests that the society that Kira lived in was very strict to their duties and made sure to keep everyone in order.
Why is Kira's needles and thread so impotent to her?
It is impotent to her because weaving is the only thing she is really talented at and gives her a sense of use.
What is the last line of the ruin song?
"Only love-it will renew."
At the beginning of the novel what did Kira believe happened to her father?
He died years ago on a hunt with the hunters by being killed by the beast.
How does Kira show bravery during the climax of Gathering Blue?
Kira shows braver during the climax of Gathering Blue by standing up to the powerful council of guardians and refusing to let them destroy her home.
What does the quote "She drags her dead leg around like a useless burden. She is slow, and she eats a lot."(Page 30) shows about Kira's community?
This shows that Kira's society did not want Kira to be there. She found her useless and a wast of space.
What does the robe represent in "Gathering Blue"?
The robe represent love and compassion and is an ongoing tradition in Kira's society.