Summer of the Mariposas Chapter 1-9 Review

Front

How did the sisters spend their time during the summer?

Back

They rode their bikes to the river and went swimming.

Front

Where is their father?

Back

He left them and they do not know where he is.

Front

What does Cecilia give them to eat?

Back

Sweets and cakes.

Front

What was wrong with the sweets that Cecilia gave the sisters?

Back

They had drugs in them to make the girls sleepy.

Front

What did they see after walking in the hot sun all afternoon?

Back

A beautiful house with a beautiful woman in the garden.

Front

What is the significance of the sisters riding their bikes?

Back

It represents their freedom and childhood innocence.

Front

How does the absence of their father affect the sisters?

Back

It creates a sense of loss and uncertainty in their lives.

Front

What role does food play in the story?

Back

Food symbolizes care, love, and sometimes danger, as seen with Cecilia's sweets.

Front

What does the river symbolize in the sisters' summer?

Back

The river symbolizes adventure and the joy of childhood.

Front

How do the sisters' chores reflect their family dynamics?

Back

Their chores show responsibility and the burden of adult roles at a young age.