Mariposas Chapters 1-10 Quiz

What event triggers the journey of the Garza sisters in "Summer of the Mariposas"?

• Finding a hidden treasure map in their backyard

• Discovering a dead body in the river

• Receiving a mysterious letter from their father

• A prophecy told by their grandmother

How do the sisters initially react to finding the dead body?

• They decide to ignore it and go back home

• They are curious and decide to investigate further

• They are scared but decide to report it to the authorities

• They feel a sense of duty to return the body to its family

Which theme is most evident in the sisters' decision to return the dead body to its family?

• The importance of family

• The journey to self-discovery

• The impact of supernatural beliefs

• The struggle with personal identity

How does the character of Odilia change in the first 10 chapters?

• She becomes more fearful and anxious

• She becomes less responsible and more reckless

• She grows into a leadership role among her sisters

• She becomes more isolated and withdrawn

What prediction can be made about the sisters' journey based on the events in chapters 1-10?

• They will abandon their quest and return home

• They will face supernatural challenges

• They will find treasure and become wealthy

• They will not encounter any more obstacles

What is the author's purpose in beginning the story with the discovery of a dead body?

• To create a sense of horror and suspense

• To introduce the theme of death and its consequences

• To set the sisters on a journey that will change them

• To showcase the sisters' bravery from the start

How do the sisters' personalities compare and contrast with each other in the first 10 chapters?

• They all share the same views and reactions to events

• They have distinct personalities but share a strong bond

• They often argue and have conflicting desires

• They do not have well-defined personalities

What role does the supernatural play in the sisters' journey so far?

• It is a minor detail that does not affect their journey

• It guides them and provides assistance at crucial moments

• It serves as the main antagonist

• It is mentioned but not actually encountered

Which sister is most resistant to the idea of returning the body to its family?

• Odilia

• Pita

• Juanita

• Velia

What prediction can be made about the role of the supernatural in the sisters' journey?

• It will become less significant as they get closer to their goal

• It will pose the greatest challenge they have to overcome

• It will turn out to be a misunderstanding

• It will be revealed as a metaphor for their personal struggles