Kira's Journey and Challenges

In Chapter Two of 'Gathering Blue' by Lois Lowry, Kira returns to her village to rebuild her home after her mother's death. She faces hostility from Vandara and other women who want her land. Despite her disability, Kira stands firm, invoking the village's rules to take the conflict to the Council of Guardians. She plans her future, hoping to use her weaving skills to secure her place in the village.

Why does Kira decide to return to her old home?

• To rebuild and deter others

• To find her mother

• To seek help from neighbors

• To gather her belongings

What does Kira observe about her uncle's family?

• They are thriving and happy

• They are struggling with loss

• They have moved to a new village

• They are planning to help Kira

What does Kira find when she returns to her home?

• A new family living there

• Her mother waiting for her

• Her home is reduced to ashes

• Her home is intact

How does Kira react to the woman stealing from her garden?

• She asks for help from others

• She confronts the woman

• She ignores the woman

• She leaves the garden

Who is Vandara and what does she want?

• A feared woman, claiming Kira's land

• A friend of Kira's mother, wanting to help

• A village elder, offering guidance

• A trader, looking to barter goods

What strategy does Kira use to protect herself from Vandara and the other women?

• She offers them her garden

• She fights them off physically

• She calls for the village men

• She invokes the village's rules

What is Kira's plan if the Council of Guardians allows her to stay?

• To leave the village

• To rebuild her home and continue weaving

• To seek revenge on Vandara

• To find a new village to live in