Summer of the Mariposas Chapter 3 Reading Comprehension Quiz

What do the sisters do to prepare the drowned man for travel?

• Leave him by the river

• Dress him in old clothes and makeup

• Call the authorities

• Bury him near the river

Who does Odilia encounter by the river?

• Border patrol agents

• Other swimmers

• La Llorona

• Her mother

According to La Llorona, what really happened to her children?

• She killed them in anger

• They drowned while running away during an argument

• They were kidnapped

• They got lost in the woods

What special object does La Llorona give to Odilia?

• A necklace

• A ring

• An ear pendant

• A bracelet

How many times can the magical object be used?

• Three times

• Four times

• Five times

• Unlimited times

What does La Llorona say about Odilia's ancestry?

• She is of Spanish descent

• She is of Aztec descent

• She is of Maya descent

• She is of European descent

What happens to La Llorona's appearance when the sun rises?

• She becomes more beautiful

• She disappears completely

• She turns into a butterfly

• Her hair turns white and her eyes turn black

What is La Llorona's main message to Odilia?

• To stay away from the river

• To return home immediately

• To take the drowned man home and reunite her family

• To forget about the journey

How does Juanita react when Odilia tells her about meeting La Llorona?

• She believes her immediately

• She runs away scared

• She refuses to believe her and gets angry

• She laughs it off

What does La Llorona say about the purpose of the journey?

• It's only about returning the dead man

• It's about becoming famous

• It's about making money

• It's about the sisters finding themselves and their family