Summer of the Mariposas Chapters 7-11 Quiz

Odilia uses her ear pendant for the second time in Chapter 7. Why does she use it?

• The car broke down, and they needed it to be fixed quickly. 

• She wanted to find a cell phone so that she could call her mother. 

• Pita became extremely ill, and they needed medical assistance. 

• The dead man's family was asking questions, and she wanted them to stop. 

Odilia discovers mind blowing news when she picks up the newspaper at the end of chapter 7. What news did she discover? 

• The CIA is looking for them for escaping with a dead body. 

• The girls are seen as missing and the FBI is looking for them. 

• There is a warrant out for their arrest for stealing from the dead body. 

• Their father has put out a monetary reward for their return. 

Read the passage paragraph from page 125 below. 

Juanita threw the cash on the dashboard and turned away to look out the window at the tall desiccated trees that seemed to loom over us as we drove on. “It’s probably blood money.”

What does the term "blood money" most likely mean? 

• Money covered in blood. 

• Money that is colored red instead of green. 

• Money that was obtained through some sort of crime.

• Money (in coin form) that can only be used to purchase blood for surgeries. 

After reading chapter 8, it is clear that Cecelia is alluded to as a what from Greek mythology?

• Cyclops and Odysseus

• Demon and La Llorona

• Goddess and Athena

• Siren and Circe

In chapter 8, which two details foreshadow that Cecilia’s appearance is too good to be true?

• She offers the sisters treats.

• Her voice is described as “enchanting.”

• She wears a bright yellow dress and has a neat hairstyle.

• Odilia hears a warning in her head but chooses to ignore it.

We find out that Cecelia isn't the sweet, loving woman we thought her to be. Which one of the following quotes below shows us her true character? 

• “'Now look what you’ve done!' Cecilia’s voice suddenly changed. It was no longer sweet and melodic but menacing and intimidating" (McCall 9/151).

• “To be sure' La Llorona whispered, turning to look at me. 'Its sweetness comes from the seeds at the heart of the chinchontle plant" (McCall 9/145).

• "It was like something out of a storybook, like Hansel and Gretel finding the gingerbread house in the woods" (McCall 9/146).

• "My stomach was aching dully, and my head felt like it was wrapped in layers and layers of gauze" (McCall 9/142).

What does Llorona give Odilia to quell the effects of Cecelia's food? 

• She gives her advice on how to stand up to Cecelia. 

• She gives her a curing liquid/juice to drink. 

• She gives her a special medallion to wear around her neck to make her immune to poison. 

• She gives her extra wishes to fight the effects of the food.

Which of the following is true that we discover about Cecelia? 

• She is a goddess.

• She is a seer. 

• She is cursed.

• She is Llorona's sister. 

Which best describes Odilia’s feelings about the donkey?

• She is glad that it is distracting Pita.

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

• 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.

Which best describes what happens after the donkey finally stops?

• Odilia finally decides to trust him and agrees to spend the night in the cave.

• Pita begins to be afraid of the donkey and warns the others not to trust him. 

• The donkey begins to speak and Odilia realizes it is the sorcerer they were warned about.

• Juanita loses patience and insists they leave the donkey and find the barn.