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

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.

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.

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

• The colors of the American flag.

• red and green

• the colors of the rainbow

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.

How does Lucida feel about the unfinished blanket?

• happy and proud

• disappointed

• excited

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.

What does Lucida take into the church?

• a new blanket

• the old blanket

• a patch of green weeds

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.

Where does the story take place?

• Canada

• Mexico

• in a large city