The Legend of the Poinsettia

What is a procession?

• chore

• traffic jam

• a parade

• something you go to the doctor for

How does Mama feel when she is asked to weave the blanket?

• tired

• worried

• scared

• honored

The old lady tells Lucida that any gift she gives is beautiful.

• True

• False

Why are Lupe and Paco crying?

• they got lost

• Mama is sick

• they are tired

• none of the above

Lucida does not even try to finish the special blanket. She is too spoiled to try and do it on her own.

• True

• False

What kind of responsibility does Lucida have?

• Taking care of her siblings

• feeding the donkey

• patting out tortillas

• all of the above

In Mexico, Christmas is called la Navidad.

• True

• False

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

• painting it

• they bought it in different colors

• dying it

Why did the children go to church each day?

• to visit

• to practice singing

• to clean

Lucida's mother was sick so often she was used to it.

• True

• False