Solimar- The Sword of the Monarchs Reading Guide pt 1

What is an herbolaria?

• A person who makes medicines from herbs.

• A person who is allergic to herbs.

• A person who eats herbs.

• A person named herb.

What is one of the first predictions that Solimar has?

• Where the mentha spicata was.

• Where Lazaro was.

• That it would rain.

• That the sun would come out.

What information does Solimar provide to Ricardo, the tortilla vendor?

• The sales predictions.

• The corn report.

• The weather report.

• The latest gossip.

Who is Lazaro?

• Solimar's dog.

• Solimar's cat.

• Solimar's hummingbird.

• Solimar's chicken.

Who is the first person Solimar tells about the rebozo and premonitions?

• Lazaro

• Dona Flor

• Maria

• Campeon

What is a curandera?

• A healer who is sometimes misunderstood.

• A coach who guides people.

• A cook.

• A childcare worker.

What does Dona Flor put on the hot chocolate?

• Cinnamon

• Whipped cream

• vanilla

• cayenne pepper

What does Campeon really want to do?

• The wants to be king.

• He wants to be a sword maker.

• He wants to the sail the seven seas on a boat.

• He wants to be a farmer.

What is special about Dona Flor's dolls?

• They are very old.

• They talk.

• They are very expensive.

• They are made out of animal fur.

What color is Solimar's quinceneria dress?

• turquoise

• pistachio

• coral

• yellow