The Legend of the Poinsettia

Who is the main character in the story?

• a burro named Pepito

• a girl named Lucida

• a brother named Paco

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Lucida takes care of the family burro named Pepito. Which sentence best describes how she cares for the animal?

• She gives Pepito exercise by walking him to San Gabriel.

• She brushes Pepito's fur and pets him.

• She gives Pepito a clean stall with food and water.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

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Lucida's mother plans to make a new blanket for the Christmas procession. What was wrong with the other blanket?

• It was worn out.

• Padre Alvarez lost it.

• It was too small.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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What colors did Lucida's mother choose for the blanket?

• The colors of the American flag.

• red and green

• the colors of the rainbow

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CCSS.RI.3.1

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Why is the blanket not finished in time for the procession?

• Lucida's mother becomes ill.

• Pepito's mother becomes ill.

• Lucida's father becomes ill.

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How does Lucida feel about the unfinished blanket?

• happy and proud

• disappointed

• excited

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.7.6

An old woman spoke with Lucida outside of the church. What did she tell Lucida?

• She tells her that all gifts are beautiful.

• She tells her that gifts are not important.

• She tells her to gather some weeds.

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What does Lucida take into the church?

• a new blanket

• the old blanket

• a patch of green weeds

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What happens when Lucida places her gift around the stable?

• The weeds begin to look like flaming red stars

• the weeds be come flaming candles.

• The church candles become flowers.

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CCSS.RF.3.3C

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Where does the story take place?

• Canada

• Mexico

• in a large city

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CCSS.RL.7.3