"In the Time of the Butterflies" Review

Who is the protagonist of the film?

• Minerva

• Trujillo

• Patria

• Dede

Trujillo's regime is the ________ of the film.

• setting

• protagonist

• antagonist

• dynamic character

Minerva's father is taken by Capitan Peña after:

• Minerva spits at Trujillo during the party to which her and her family are invited.

• Minerva insults with words Trujilo during the party to which her and her family are invited.

• Minerva slaps Trujillo during the party to which her and her family are invited.

What does "el jefe" do at Minerva's "graduation"?

• gives her a diploma and congratulates her

• gives her a diploma, but encourages her to focus on motherhood

• explains that the "bargain" only was for law school NOT to practice law

Which two sisters are let out of prison?

• Minerva & Maria Teresa

• Dede & Patria

• Patria & Minerva

• None of the above

What is the real reason Dede does not join her sister's in the revolution?

• She is afraid

• She knows it will end badly and wants to live.

• She knows it will end badly and knows someone needs to be left to take care of the family.

• Her husband, Jaimito, doesn't approve

Which is the best theme for the film? (2 correct choices)

• People should treat each other how they want to be treated.

• Anger can consume a person

• People must always fight for what is right no matter the cost.

• Heroes can come in all different forms

Most of the movie is a ________ because Minerva is already in prison and talking about what lead her there.

• flashback

• foreshadowing

• internal conflict

• antagonist

The climax of the film occurs when

• Minerva and her sister are released from prison

• Minerva leaves her children

• Minerva and two of her sisters are killed

What is the best way that Minerva connects to the symbol of the butterfly

• She changes just like a butterfly into a beautiful creature

• She is drawn to the revolution just as a butterfly is drawn to flowers

• She is able to fly to freedom