The Dragon Slayer: Folktales from Latin America

Why did the two oldest sisters not like their younger sister?

• The youngest sister was poor.

• The youngest sister was a thief.

• The youngest sister was attractive.

• The youngest sister was very short.

By sharing a tortilla with the older woman, you can tell that...

• the girl is kind.

• the girl is selfish.

• the girl is not hungry.

• the girl does not like tortillas.

The roads on the right and the left both contain

• dragons.

• castles.

• creatures who love human flesh.

• a lot of rocks.

Why did the king feel sad and gloomy?

• No one wanted to marry his son, the prince.

• He was running out of money.

• The dragon wants to eat his son, the prince.

• The dragon wants to eat him.

How did the girl prove that she was the one who killed the dragon?

• She cut off its seven tongues.

• She cut off its seven heads.

• She cut off its tail.

• She did not kill the dragon.

What was the REAL reason the king sent the prince to war?

• He hated the prince.

• He wanted him to serve and protect his kingdom.

• It was part of the prince's duties.

• He didn't want him to marry a kitchen maid.

What does the girl use to turn the prince into stone?

• Her magic wand.

• The little ring from the Giant Bolumbi.

• A tooth she stole from the giant.

• The dragon's tongues.

What does Martina decide to buy with the coin?

• Rock Candy

• Chocolates

• Cleaning Supplies

• A Red Ribbon

What does Martina ask every animal that asks to marry her?

• Do you like my new ribbon?

• How would you sing our babies to sleep?

• Are you rich?

• Can you cook?

What ingredient is Martina missing for her soup?

• pepper

• golden onions

• salt

• chicken broth