Summer of Mariposas Chapters 15-19

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What was the initial reason Abuelita told the girls why their dad left?

Back

He was selfish. 

Front

What was the excuse Odilia gave Abuelita for why they couldn’t call their mom?

Back

Their phone had been disconnected.

Front

Why doesn’t Odilia want to use the ear pendant to do something about Pita’s wound?

Back

She wants to see if their grandmother can help Pita.

Front

What evidence BEST supports that the Garza sisters were feeling remorseful at the end of chapter 15?

Back

“‘We stopped doing our chores and ran wild and did whatever we wanted when we should have been taking care of her’ I pointed out with disgust” (McCall 256).

Front

Which best describes Abuelita Remedio’s opinion on how the girls should answer questions about their trip to Mexico?

Back

She thinks they should leave out the parts about the magic because people won't believe it.

Front

Why does it seem like the girls will have a problem with taking a taxi across the border? 

Back

They have no papers to show the driver.

Front

What does Odilia mean when she says, “The answer has been sitting right here all along”?

Back

She realizes she already has what she needs to ask for a miracle: the Virgen’s sanctuary and the ear pendant.

Front

Which statement BEST summarizes Chapter 16 without personal opinions or judgments?

Back

The Garza sisters see a vision of the Aztec queen Tonantzin and she tells them they need to give flowers to the mother.

Front

Intricately: The women wore tunics too, the length of dresses, but their hair was braided intricately and adorned with flowers and little stones I did not recognize.

Back

In a complicated way

Front

Who rowed the girls across the river?

Back

Ixtali