The First Tortilla- Comprehension, Grammar, Vocab

What or who lives on the peak of the mountain?

• Mountain Volcano

• Mountain Spirit

• Mountain Sun

What do Jade's parents do every day?

• Harvest corn in their fields.

• Go to market to sell colorful baskets.

• Train donkeys to carry lumber.

• Weave and sell clothes.

Who visits Jade?

• A red cardinal visits Jade.

• Mountain Spirit visits Jade.

• A blue hummingbird visits Jade.

What does the blue hummingbird tell Jade she must do?

• Go to the mountain and ask for corn.

• Go to the mountain and ask for sun.

• Go to the mountain and ask for rain.

Why is Jade’s father’s concerned about Jade going on the cliffs?

• He is concerned Jade will get lost.

• He thinks she will not be able to climb the cliffs.

• He thinks it will be very easy to fall from the cliffs like a bird without wings.

What important decision does Jade make?

• Jade decides to not go and visit the Mountain Spirit.

• Jade decides to go to bed and decide in the morning.

• Jade decides to visit the Mountain Spirit despite the dangers.

What is a rebozo?

• A tortilla made out of corn.

• A hat worn on a women’s head.

• A shawl worn by Mexican women.

The mountain spirit said that Jade was

• A small girl

• A happy girl

• A brave girl

• A sad girl

Why did the mountain spirit stop sending rain?

• The people stopped thanking the Mountain Spirit.

• There was no more water.

• The people didn't need rain anymore.

• The people stopped paying the Mountain Spirit.

What were the ants carrying?

• They were carrying pebbles.

• They were carrying corn.

• They were carrying grains of sand.