Quiz on the Legend of La Llorona

What is La Llorona known as in English?

• The Mourning Spirit

• The Sad Mother

• The Crying Lady

• The Weeping Woman

In which regions has La Llorona been a part of the culture?

• Mexico, Central America, Northern South America, and the Southwest United States

• Spain, Portugal, and Brazil

• Argentina, Chile, and Peru

• Canada, United States, and Mexico

What is the common thread in the tales of La Llorona?

• She is a protector of rivers

• She is a goddess of beauty

• She is a spirit searching for her lost children

• She is a guardian of the forest

What did Maria do to her children in the most widespread story of La Llorona?

• Gave them to a stranger

• Sent them to a distant land

• Drowned them in a lake

• Left them in a forest

Which Aztec goddess is speculated to have influenced the legend of La Llorona?

• Chalchiuhtlicue

• Ixchel

• Siwa Kuato

• Coatlicue

What is a common warning given to children regarding La Llorona?

• Not to swim in the ocean

• Not to talk to strangers

• Not to wander off in the dark

• Not to play in the forest

What is La Llorona often depicted as wearing?

• A colorful robe

• A black cloak

• A white gown and a veil

• A red dress

What is one of the purposes of the La Llorona legend according to the text?

• To scare children into behaving

• To celebrate festivals

• To teach history

• To promote tourism

What is a common reaction to the story of La Llorona?

• It sends chills down the spine

• It brings joy

• It inspires creativity

• It causes laughter

What is a common setting for sightings of La Llorona?

• On mountain tops

• In dense forests

• Near rivers and lakes

• In bustling cities