Summer of the Mariposas Chapter 9
6th - 9th Grade
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Summer of the Mariposas Chapter 9
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Sean Donagan
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This quiz focuses on reading comprehension and literary analysis of Chapter 9 from "Summer of the Mariposas," a middle-grade novel that weaves Mexican folklore and fairy tale elements into a contemporary story. The questions are appropriately designed for grades 6-9, requiring students to demonstrate recall of specific plot details, character analysis, and the ability to make connections between different literary works. Students must understand character motivations, identify symbolic elements like the transformation of Cecelia from a beautiful mariposa to a wasp, and recognize cultural concepts such as curanderas. The quiz assesses students' ability to track narrative progression, understand cause-and-effect relationships in the plot, and comprehend the significance of magical elements within the story structure. Students need strong reading comprehension skills and the ability to analyze how authors use familiar fairy tale patterns while incorporating multicultural elements. Created by Sean Donagan, a teacher in the US who teaches grades 6 and 9. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool to gauge student understanding of this pivotal chapter where the protagonist discovers her heritage and confronts deception. Teachers can use this as a reading check after students complete the chapter, as homework to reinforce key plot points, or as a warm-up activity before discussing the chapter's themes in class. The quiz effectively supports instruction by ensuring students have grasped essential story elements before moving forward with deeper literary analysis discussions about cultural identity, family bonds, and the hero's journey. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards RL.6.1, RL.6.3, and RL.7.3, which focus on citing textual evidence, analyzing character development, and examining how plot elements interact throughout a story.
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are two ways La Llorana helps Odilia against Cecelia?
She bakes her some pies and sweets to wake up.
She gives her a drink to throw up the poison and wake up.
She uses her power to overcome Cecelia and destroy her.
She shows her who Cecelia truly is.
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CCSS.RI.1.1
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The sugary sweets Cecelia gives the girls are designed to make the girls want to .....
run around with all the energy the sugar brings them.
not want to leave the house and forget about their mom
sleep a lot
leave the house and never to return
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They gave the pies Cecelia made for the girls to the _________.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do Odilia’s sisters react when she makes them drink the jojotle juice and tells them the truth about Cecilia?
They are angry and skeptical, and go downstairs to ask Cecilia.
They can’t wake up and she has to make them drink more juice.
They don't believe her.
They are unhappy with the juice’s effects but agree to her plan.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Odilia was reminded of the story of _______________________ when she thought about what Cecelia was doing to them.
Jack and the Bean Stalk
Cinderella
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
Hansel and Gretal
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Odilia finds out that she comes from a long line of curanderas. Curanderas means
healer of the people
giver of advice
gardener
feeder of the people
7.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Cecilia was first thought to be compared to a beautiful Mariposa, but then Odilia referred her to what kind of insect. A ____________
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