Summer of the Mariposas Chapters

What is the gist of Chapter 6?

• Five sisters fight a lot

• Driving is hard

• There is no such thing as magic

• The Garza girls take the dead man to his family and struggle to deal with how to deliver the news.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What happens when Odilia goes to the diner to talk to her mom?

• Odilia tells her mom about the dead body and her sisters' plan to go to Mexico.

• Odilia tries to trick her mother into thinking nothing is wrong.

• Mama decides Odilia is not responsible enough to be in charge.

• Mama reminds Odilia of her responsibilities and sends her home.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who does Odilia see when she is walking along the riverbank in chapter 3?

• La Sirena

• Her mother

• Her sisters

• La Llorona

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which best describes Odilia’s feelings about the donkey?

• She is glad that it is distracting Pita.

• She is afraid Pita will want to take it home.

• It reminds her of Teresita’s warnings and she thinks they should use it to get to safety.

• It reminds her of Teresita’s warnings and she is not sure they should trust it.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main theme explored in Chapter 4 of 'Summer of the Mariposas'?

• A) Friendship and loyalty

• B) Courage and bravery

• C) Family and unity

• D) Magic and fantasy

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In Chapter 5, how do the Garza sisters plan to cross the border?

• A) By swimming across the river

• B) By using a magical portal

• C) By hiding in a truck

• D) By walking through the desert

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What literary device is predominantly used in Chapter 7 to describe the setting?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which character development is highlighted in Chapter 8?

• A) Odilia becomes more responsible

• B) Juanita learns to be brave

• C) Pita becomes more independent

• D) Delia learns to trust others

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the significance of the river in Chapter 9?

• A) It symbolizes danger

• B) It represents freedom

• C) It is a source of food

• D) It is a barrier to overcome

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

In Chapter 10, what challenge do the sisters face when they encounter the old woman?

• A) They must solve a riddle

• B) They have to fight a magical creature

• C) They need to find a hidden object

• D) They must prove their honesty