Summer of Mariposas Chapter 1-2 Quiz

Who is the narrator of The Summer of Mariposas?

• Odelia

• Juanita

• Pita

• Mama

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What is the town overrun by during the summer months?

• Rain storms

• Tap Dancers

• Butterflies

• Tourists

How many Garza sisters are there?

• 6

• 3

• 4

• 5

In the Prologue, McCall writes, “There [the river] pooled, relaxed, cleansed itself, and bubbled into laughter at the sheer joy of having us in its midst.” This sentence is an example of what kind of figurative language?

• Characterization

• Simile

• Personification

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Think of one of the Garza sisters. How would you describe them (choose ONE character trait)? Explain.

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What game did the sisters use to play with Papa?

• Loteria

• Monopoly

• Clue

• Card game

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Who lives near El Sacrificio, Mexico, and why do the girls want to go there?

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Who is against going to El Sacrificio?

• Mama

• Juanita

• Odelia

• Delia

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What did the group of sisters call themselves?

• cinco hermanitas

• the unbreakable five

• los hermanitas

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What happens when Odilia goes to the diner to talk to her mom?

• Odilia tells Mama about the body and her sisters’ plan to go to Mexico.

• Mama decides Odilia is not responsible enough to be in charge.

• Mama reminds Odilia of her responsibilities and sends her home.

• Odilia tries to trick her mother into thinking that nothing is wrong.

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