In the Time of The Butterflies Chapters 1-5

Front

Where does Jaimito propose to Dede?

Back

In Enrique Mirabal's ford.

Front

In 1994, what is Dede's job?

Back

Life insurance sales person.

Front

What does Dede do with the letter?

Back

Burn it.

Front

What does Sinita try to do in their performance for Trujillo?

Back

Shoot him.

Front

What is happening to Lio?

Back

He is going in to exile.

Front

Who are the main characters in 'In the Time of the Butterflies'?

Back

The Mirabal sisters: Patria, Dedé, Minerva, and María Teresa.

Front

What is the historical context of 'In the Time of the Butterflies'?

Back

The story is set during the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo in the Dominican Republic.

Front

What does the butterfly symbolize in the novel?

Back

Freedom and transformation.

Front

What role does family play in the lives of the Mirabal sisters?

Back

Family loyalty and support are central themes, influencing their decisions and actions.

Front

How does the political climate affect the characters' lives?

Back

The oppressive regime leads to fear, exile, and ultimately martyrdom for the sisters.