The Legend of the Poinsettia

What kind of job does Lucida have?

• playing outside

• feeding the donkey

• washing the dishes

• helping at the church

What is Christmas called in Mexico?

• La Navidad

• Happy Birthday

• Easter

• Christmas

How did Lucida and her mom change the color of the yarn?

• by painting it

• dyed it

• dipping it in watercolors

Why did the children go to the church each day?

• to practice singing

• to clean

• to play

Lucida's mom was sick so much that she was used to it.

• True

• False

When Lucida tried to help weave the blanket...

• She finished it.

• She spilled milk on it.

• She tangled it.

What did Lucida end up taking as a gift?

• cookies

• weeds

• blanket

La Flor de Nochebuena is a name for:

• Christmas

• Family

• Poinsettia

Who told and illustrated this legend?

• Tomie dePaola

• Mrs.. Benavides

• Lucida

Where did Lucida live and where was it located ?

• Mexico

• in a small village high up in the mountains of Mexico

• in a small humble home in Mexico

• Near the mountains in Mexico