Planting Stories: The Life of Pura Belpré Quiz

What year did Pura Belpré arrive in the United States?

• 1920

• 1922

• 1923

• 1921

What was Pura's first job in New York?

• Librarian

• Garment factory worker

• Puppeteer

• Teacher

What was Pura's role in the library?

• Librarian

• Bilingual assistant

• Storyteller

• Author

Which story did Pura first share with the children?

• Perez and Martina

• The Tiger and the Rabbit

• The Three Magi

• Juan Bobo

What did Pura use to enhance her storytelling sessions?

• Books

• Puppets

• Music

• Dance

Who did Pura marry?

• Clarence Cameron White

• Anika Aldumuy Denise

• Frederic Warren

• Paulo Escobar

What did Pura do after her husband's death?

• Became a musician

• Moved to Puerto Rico

• Retired

• Returned to the library

What is the Pura Belpré Award?

• An award for librarians

• A storytelling competition

• An award for Latino/Latina writers and illustrators

• A music award

In what year was the Pura Belpré Award established?

• 2005

• 2000

• 1996

• 1990

What was Pura's main goal with her storytelling?

• To entertain children

• To introduce Puerto Rican folklore

• To become famous

• To write books