Solimar: The Sword of the Monarch (Chapters 17-22)

What does Berto tie to the raft for Solimar?

• a string

• a hat

• blue ribbon
• an umbrella

What is rule number one for the river?

• Ignore warning signs.
• Always swim against the current.
• Never go on the river without a life vest.

• Never swim against the current.

How many sisters does Berto have?

• Two
• Five

• Three
• Four

Who is Magdalena?

• Berto's aunt

• Berto's sister

• A river rafter

• Berto's mother

What is the String of Pearls?

• A necklace

• A part of the river that has five rapids in a row

• A forest that is haunted

• A new technology for growing plants

How does Soimar look ahead to see what they have to get through on the river today?

• By flipping a coin to decide the route
• By using binoculars

• By closing their eyes and guessing
• By scouting the river for obstacles, assessing the water flow, and planning their route accordingly.

What does she spot on the bank of the river?

• two canoes and four guards with her boots and gown

• King Aveno

• a sparkling diamond
• a fierce crocodile

What does Berto yell before he gets taken under by the river?

• I can't swim!
• Save me!
• Don't let go

• I'm drowning!

Who shouts at Solimar from behind her?

• Dona Flor

• Solimar's friend
• Solimar's reflection
• Berto and Zarita in his hand

Who wants their own flotation device?

• Solimar

• Lazaro

• Berto

• Zarita