Mariposas 1,2

What is the setting at the beginning of the book?

• A summer camp

• A small town near the border

• A beach in California

• • A city in Texas

Who is the main character of the story?

• Ximena

•  Lupita

• Sofia

• Odilia

What event causes the family to go on a journey?

• A family reunion

• The death of their mother

• A grandmother’s wish

• An accident involving their father

What is the significance of the "mariposas" (butterflies) in the story so far?

• They symbolize freedom and change

• They are part of the family’s cultural traditions

• They are a reminder of the girls’ lost childhood

• They are magical creatures that guide the characters

1. Who is responsible for taking care of the younger siblings?
   
   

• Lupita

• Ximena

• Odilia

• Sofia

What special bond do Lupita and her sisters share?

• They are all very close in age

• They all share a deep love of the ocean

• They have all experienced the death of a parent

• They have a strong family loyalty and bond despite their challenges

Which of the following best describes Odilia’s character?

• Bold and rebellious

• Caring and responsible

• Shy and timid

• Adventurous and curious

What is the family’s main mode of transportation on their journey?

• a car

• a bus

• on foot

• a bicycle

Which of the following describes the tone of the beginning of the book?

• Hopeful and lighthearted

• Dark and mysterious

• Tense and uncertain

• Humorous and whimsical

What lesson or theme begins to emerge in these early chapters?

• The importance of family and sacrifice

• The dangers of traveling alone

• The power of magic and the supernatural

• The struggles of growing up