Solimar: The Sword of the Monarchs - Book Questions

Front

How far north did Mexico once stretch?

Back

To the northern redwood forests

Front

How far east did Mexico once stretch?

Back

To the bayous

Front

How many provincial kingdoms was San Gregorio part of?

Back

12

Front

What kind of trees bordered the highland valley kingdom of San Gregorio?

Back

oyamel fir trees

Front

What is a rebozo?

Back

A traditional Mexican shawl or scarf.

Front

What did Solimar carry in her hands when she ran to the forest to see the butterflies?

Back

Her red rebozo and a crown of pink dahlias, ivy and ribbons.

Front

What was the name of Solimar's pet quetzal bird?

Back

Lázaro

Front

What did Solimar and everyone else believe about the monarch butterflies that returned each year to the forest?

Back

The ancestors of the present generations of butterflies lived in the oyamel forest.

Front

Why was Solimar not allowed to go to the forest or cross the creek alone?

Back

It was a treacherous creek with rocks and strong currents.

Front

Why did Solimar break the rules and cross the creek by jumping from stone to stone to get to the other side?

Back

She wanted to sit in the middle of the butterflies when they first arrived.