Summer of the Mariposas Chapter 15 Reading Comprehension Quiz

How does Abuelita treat Pita's chupacabras bite?

• Takes her to a doctor

• Uses modern medicine

• Uses traditional herbs and a special potion

• Calls for an ambulance

What does Abuelita reveal about their father?

• He's living in another country

• He's planning to divorce their mother

• He's coming back soon

• He's remarried

What is Abuelita's "bulto"?

• A modern medical kit

• A cloth bag of healing herbs

• A magical potion

• A first aid kit

How long do the girls stay at Hacienda Dorada while Pita recovers?

• One day

• Three days

• Five days

• A week

What do the twins initially believe about their father's departure?

• He left because of work

• He left because of their mother

• He left because they were too much trouble

• He left because he was ill

What does Abuelita tell them about their father's childhood?

• He was very different then

• He hasn't changed at all

• He was a troubled child

• He was very responsible

What activity does Odilia help Abuelita with in the mornings?

• Cooking

• Cleaning

• Tending the herb garden

• Feeding animals

What realization do the girls come to about their behavior toward their mother?

• They were right to leave

• They abandoned her like their father did

• She didn't care about them

• She wanted them to leave

What does Abuelita's property feature prominently?

• Many butterflies

• Large trees

• A swimming pool

• Farm animals

What final advice does Abuelita give the girls?

• To forget about their father

• To stay with her

• To stick together and love one another

• To find their father