Exploring Chapter 2 of Gathering Blue

What is the main setting described in Chapter 2?

• A bustling city by the sea.

• A remote desert village.

• A small, quiet town surrounded by mountains.

• A large, industrial metropolis.

Who is the protagonist introduced in this chapter?

• Supporting Character's Name

• Antagonist's Name

• [Protagonist's Name]

• Minor Character's Name

What significant event occurs involving the character Matt?

• Matt decides to leave his hometown for good.

• Matt becomes a follower of someone else's beliefs.

• Matt embraces his identity and takes a stand for his beliefs.

• Matt ignores the challenges he faces.

How does Kira's relationship with her mother influence her actions?

• Kira's actions are influenced by her strong bond with her mother, leading her to uphold her mother's values and protect her community.

• Kira's actions are driven by her desire to rebel against her mother.

• Kira's relationship with her mother has no impact on her decisions.

• Kira feels indifferent towards her mother's teachings and acts solely for herself.

What does Kira learn about her community's views on her abilities?

• Kira discovers that her abilities are widely feared and rejected by all.

• Everyone in the community is indifferent to Kira's abilities.

• Kira's community fully supports her abilities without any reservations.

• Kira's community has mixed views on her abilities, with admiration from some and fear from others.

Describe the role of the Council in Kira's life as depicted in this chapter.

• The Council imposes strict rules on Kira, limiting her freedom and creating conflict as she seeks to assert her individuality.

• The Council provides Kira with guidance and mentorship in her life.

• The Council supports Kira's quest for freedom and individuality.

• The Council encourages Kira to break the rules and express herself.

What challenges does Kira face regarding her future?

• Kira enjoys complete support from her community.

• Kira has a clear plan for her life ahead.

• Kira faces uncertainty about her identity, societal pressures, and fear of failure.

• Kira is confident about her future career choices.

How does the author use imagery to enhance the themes in this chapter?

• The author uses imagery to evoke emotions that enhance the themes of struggle and resilience.

• The author avoids imagery to focus on dialogue and action.

• Imagery is used solely for character development, unrelated to the themes.

• The author uses imagery to describe the setting without any emotional impact.

What is the significance of the color blue in Kira's world?

• In Kira's world, blue is associated with sadness and loss.

• Blue is a sign of wealth and power in Kira's society.

• The color blue represents danger and chaos in Kira's world.

• The color blue symbolizes community, identity, and hope in Kira's world.

How does Kira's perception of her surroundings change throughout the chapter?

• Kira feels more confused and lost as the chapter progresses.

• Kira's surroundings become less important to her as she isolates herself.

• Kira's perception remains unchanged throughout the chapter.

• Kira's perception shifts from feeling trapped to recognizing her strength and potential.