Summer of Mariposas Assessment Partner Flashcard

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What does La Llorona mean when she tells Odilia, “Finding the body of the drowned man was not an accident” in paragraph 36?

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Odilia was selected for this task due to her positive qualities.

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Which element of the hero’s journey is depicted in paragraphs 36–39? Options: The Ordinary World, The Mentor, Enemies and Tests, Transformation

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The Mentor

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Review paragraphs 37–50. What are TWO words that BEST describe Odilia's feelings in this excerpt. Options: Certainty, Fear, Enthusiasm, Confusion, Amusement

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Confusion

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Which sentence in the passage BEST shows Odilia having conflicting emotions about La Llorona?

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The gentleness of her voice calmed me a little, and I was able to reply, though I wanted to run away, back to my hermanitas.

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In paragraphs 44–51, which word BEST conveys the idea that La Llorona is not a human woman? Options: Disheveled, Tired, Translucent, Pale

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Translucent

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Review paragraphs 57–61. Which of the following BEST summarizes a theme about Odilia’s attitude in this passage? Options: Odilia is terrified of La Llorona and can’t imagine being guided by her. , Odilia lacks confidence in her own ability to use powerful magical objects., Odilia does not trust La Llorona and believes she is not telling the truth., Odilia doubts her mother will approve of her accepting gifts from strangers.

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Odilia lacks confidence in her own ability to use powerful magical objects.

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Passage: Chapter 3 of Summer of the Mariposas. In the Hero’s Journey, the hero often receives a talisman or tool to use during the journey. What is the importance of the ear pendant as a talisman?

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When you need help, take hold of it, spin it, and invoke the goddess, the Aztec queen, Tonantzin, the Holy Mother of all mankind, and ask for her magical assistance.

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The idea that La Llorona stresses MOST strongly to Odilia in paragraph 61 is that the ear pendant

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must be used with the right attitude

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Which lines from chapter 3 BEST express a theme of the novel, that Odilia has been watched over and singled out for her qualities?

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“‘You were chosen for the goodness in your heart,’ she explained. ‘Like Juan Diego, the most humble of the Virgen’s children, you are noble and kindhearted.’” (36)

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Passage: Chapter 22 of Summer of the Mariposas Review paragraphs 29–30. Which statement BEST summarizes the passage without personal opinions or judgments?

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Mamá has begun to make changes in her own life.