The Legend

What is She-Who-Is-Alone’s most valued possession?

• her doll

• her blanket

• her teepee

• her family photo

Why does She-Who-Is-Alone treasure her warrior doll?

• her parents made the doll

• she made the doll with her friends

• she got it on sale

• she couldn't sleep without it.

Why did the People give She-Who-Is-Alone her name?

• her family died

• she was mean and had no friends

• she was sick

• she liked being alone

What do the People have to do for it to rain again?

• give up the most valued possession and sacrifice it

• sing and give thanks to the Great Spirits

• plant more seeds

• make a fire

The legend of Santa Clause started with stories about a fourth-century bishop. This bishop, Nicholas, was said to be kind, generous, and fond of children. In one story, Nicholas threw a bag of coins down the chimney of a needy family. Long after his death, Nicholas was named a saint. On his saint's day in December, Dutch children would place their shoes by the family hearth, hoping that St. Nicholas would leave treats in them. The Dutch called the saint "Sinter Klass." When Dutch colonists settled in America, they continued this tradition. "Sinter Klass" became known as Santa Claus. What legend started the Dutch tradition of placing shoes by the family heart?

• Nicholas living in the fourth century

• Nicholas throwing a ball of coins down the chimney

• Nicholas being named a saint

• the Dutch settling in America

What country is the legend of the Pied Piper from?

• England

• United States

• Germany

• Canada

What happens after She-Who-Is-Alone burns her doll?

• The People get angry with her

• Blue flowers cover the ground and it rains.

• no rain comes and no flowers.

• the people have to move to another village.

Where does the story take place?

• the jungle

• the desert in what is now Texas

• the park

• the house of She Who is Lonely

How do the People thank She-WhoIs-Alone for her sacrifice?

• They buy her a new doll.

• They give her a new name.

• They make her dance on the flowers.

• They give her a blanket.

The story "The Legend of the Lady Slipper" is a legend. A legend is ...

• a short story that teaches us a lesson.

• long and animals that act like people.

• is an old story that tells about a hero or an important event.

• is real and gives only facts.