Aspects of Character (Summer of the Mariposas)

On page 41 there is a commotion between Odilia and her sisters.

1. What does this reveal about Odilia’s sisters?

• They care about the dead man more than Odilia

• They want to control their own lives

• They don't care about their sisterhood anymore

• They are not going to do whatever Odilia tells them

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On page 41 there is a commotion between Odilia and her sisters.

This passage reveals that Odilia...

• is trying too hard to be like Mama

• is not fully in control of her sisters

• is smarter than her younger sisters

• is bossy and wants to be in control

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On page 46 Odilia says, “Without thinking, I scrambled up to the edge and jumped in after them.”

What made Odilia decide to jump into the river?

• She thought her sisters fell into the water

• She felt sorry for the children's mother

• She swims in the river all of the time

• She wanted to save the two children

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On page 57 Odilia is worried about something. This passage reveals that Odilia 

• She is afraid no one will believe her

• is afraid of disappointing La Llorona

• is afraid of failing her mission

• is afraid of seeing La Llorona

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On page 71 Delia says “‘The permit is in the glove box, remember?’”

What does this reveal about Delia?

• She is slick and realizes they can fool the officer

• She is clueless and thinks that their permit is in the glove box.

• She is insightful and understands the officer wants money.

• She is sharp and tries to distract the officer so they can pass. 

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On page 71 Odilia says “If it had been left up to me, we would have gotten hauled into a Mexican jail that day.”

This quote reveals that Odilia 

• wants to get caught

• forgot the permit

• has morals

• is confused

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On page 79 it says, “Delia and Velia snorted in disgust. They turned their backs to us and opened up the containers of food.”

This quote reveals that Delia and Velia...

• do not understand Pita’s innocence.

• do not believe Odilia understands them.

• do not feel close to their other sisters.

• do not care about Pita’s feelings.

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On page 85 La Llorona warns Odilia. 

What does this reveal about La Llorona’s character?

• she is a guide.

• she is a mystery.

• she is a coward.

• she is a sign

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On page 138 Cecilia says, “He can’t hurt you. Not as long as you stay with me. I promise.”

What does this quote reveal about Cecilia?

• She wants to protect the girls.

• She is afraid for the girls’ safety.

• She wants to trap the girls.

• She does not like the police.

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On page 149 Odilia says, “From now on, I would look over my shoulder at every turn. I would make sure I knew who or what was lurking around me, waiting to harm us when we least expected it.”

This quote reveals that Odilia...

• is dangerous

• is irrational

• is defensive

• is maturing

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