Summer of the Mariposa Quiz 2 Chapter 3-6

Juanita wants to return the body to his family, but Odilia wants to tell the authorities and let them deal with it. What changes Odilia’s mind about taking the body back to Mexico?

• Juanita found money in a plastic bag inside the man’s boot.

• A ghost tells Odilia to take the dead man to his family and then take her sisters to see their grandmother while they’re in Mexico.

• Juanita convinces Odilia that the family needs to know what happened to him.

• Odilia is excited about the idea of driving into Mexico with her sisters.

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What is important about the ear pendant Odilia is given?

• It has magical powers and can be used to bring Papa back home to them.

• It is very valuable and can be sold to get money for the Garza family.

• It can be used five times to ask for magical help.

• It is one of a kind and very valuable.

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What instructions are given to Odilia about her and her sisters’ behavior during the journey?

• They must call their Mama often, so she won’t worry about them.

• They must lie to the authorities and offer bribes to get across the border.

• They must be pure of heart, courageous, noble, and kind to others.

• They must not break any laws.

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How does Odilia first use the ear pendant for help?

• to distract the toll booth attendant so he does not notice the dead man

• to get money to buy gasoline for the car to make the trip

• to get the car to start

• to get Mama to give them their birth certificates so they can cross the border

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How did Delia help them get into Mexico?

• Delia made them a travel permit on her computer.

• Delia understood the young guard’s signals and offered him a bribe.

• Delia showed the guard a picture of their mother and said they must cross the border to find her.

• Delia began to cry, knowing the guard would let them pass rather than deal with her tears.

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Why didn’t Odilia take her sisters to a restaurant to eat a real meal?

• Odilia was afraid they would be recognized and reported to the police.

• They didn’t have enough money to eat a real meal in a restaurant.

• La Llorona had told them they must not be seen together.

• The sisters were fighting because Pita wanted to call Mama and go home.

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"As I drove out of town, I saw an ancient woman standing in a blighted field." (p. 76)  How did Odilia feel about this sighting of La Llorona?

• Odilia felt annoyance that she couldn’t have a few minutes away for herself.

• Odilia felt it was a warning that she needed to hurry back to her sisters.

• Odilia felt fear that someone had died.

• Odilia felt happy that La Llorona was going with her on her journey.

What can readers infer about the dead man’s family from the comments made by the storekeeper in El Sacrificio? Select TWO correct answers.

• The man’s family may not be happy to see him.

• The man’s family has moved and does not live in the area anymore.

• It is a special day for the family, and maybe not a good day for his return.

• The man’s family will give anyone a reward for the man’s return.

• The dead man’s father and mother have both died since he left town.

What kind of party is the dead man’s family having?

• a birthday party

• an engagement party

• a wedding banquet

• a quinceañera party

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How does the dead man’s family feel about his arrival?

• They are shocked, hurt, and angry.

• They are happy and grateful for his return.

• They are relieved and at peace.

• They are bewildered and tormented by questions about where.

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