The First Tortilla

What can you infer about the character Jade from the way she starts her day?

• Jade is ill and grumpy in the mornings.

• Jade is obedient, cheerful and responsible when doing her chores.

• Jade treats her parents with disrespect.

Who visits Jade?

• A red cardinal visits Jade.

• Mountain Spirit visits Jade.

• A blue hummingbird visits Jade.

Why is Jade’s father’s concerned about Jade going on the cliffs?

• He is concerned Jade will get lost.

• He thinks she will not be able to climb the cliffs.

• He thinks it will be very easy to fall from the cliffs like a bird without wings.

What important decision does Jade make?

• Jade decides to not go and visit the Mountain Spirit.

• Jade decides to go to bed and decide in the morning.

• Jade decides to visit the Mountain Spirit despite the dangers.

What do you think would have happened to Jade if the hummingbird had not acted as her guide?

• She probably would have been hit by flying boulders.

• She probably would have gotten lost.

• She probably would have never gone to visit Mountain Spirit.

How was Jade brave when she reached Mountain Spirit?

• She climbed the mountain and spoke to the angry Mountain Spirit.

• She climbed the mountain but, would not speak to the Mountain Spirit.

• She would not climb the mountain but, yelled at the Mountain Spirit.

What were the ants carrying?

• They were carrying pebbles.

• They were carrying corn.

• They were carrying grains of sand.

What is the theme of this legend?

• People must remember to always give something to be nice.

• People must remember to be kind when you get something.

• People must remember to honor and thank those that give them gifts.

Are Jade and her parents good neighbors?

• Yes, they invited them over for dinner.

• No, they kept all the corn to themselves.

• Yes, Jade went from home to home teaching the women how to make tortillas.

What is a rebozo?

• A tortilla made out of corn.

• A hat worn on a women’s head.

• A shawl worn by Mexican women.