Summer of Mariposas Assessment Partner Quiz

Passage: Chapter 22 of Summer of the Mariposas Which is true about Odilia in Passage 2 (chapter 22) that was not true in Passage 1 (chapter 3)?

• Odilia wants her father back to live with them again.

• Odilia understands La Llorona’s words about her family needing to find each other again.

• Odilia is fearful of the future and lacks confidence.

• Odilia is noble and kindhearted and she displays great courage when she needs to.

Passage: Chapter 22 of Summer of the Mariposas In this sentence from paragraph 33, which BEST explains what is meant by people “filling in the holes”? “My sisters and I couldn’t go anywhere without someone giving us the latest gossip, filling in the holes where someone else had left off.” (33)

• Contradicting what the last person said

• Preventing the sisters from knowing the details

• Making up parts of the story that are not true

• Making sure the sisters hear every detail

Which lines from chapter 3 BEST express a theme of the novel, that Odilia has been watched over and singled out for her qualities?

• “‘You were chosen for the goodness in your heart,’ she explained. ‘Like Juan Diego, the most humble of the Virgen’s children, you are noble and kindhearted.’” (36)

• . “‘It is an eternal atonement, to watch over the children of the sun, the children of my people, the Azteca bloodline.’” (41)

• . “Though La Llorona’s body was translucent, her eyes remained untouched—dark and luminous in the shadows of the huisache trees.” (53)

• “‘This is about all of you: your sisters, your parents, even your abuela,’ La Llorona continued. ‘You must travel to the other side, into the land of your ancestors, to find each other again.’” (55)

Passage: Chapter 22 of Summer of the Mariposas Select the line that BEST shows that Odilia’s attitude toward her father has changed by the end of the story

• My sisters and I couldn’t go anywhere without someone giving us the latest gossip, filling in the holes where someone else had left off.

• I heard he was singing again, but tonight I didn’t feel up to asking him where or when.

• ‘Well, it’s over now,’ I said, hugging him quickly, woodenly, trying to pull myself away from the situation.

• ‘Thanks for coming,’ I said, taking my hand out of his and turning away from him.

• ‘He did,’ I said, swallowing my tears. Her warmth engulfed me. ‘You just can’t see it.’”

Passage: Chapter 3 of Summer of the Mariposas Reread paragraphs 58–59. In the Hero’s Journey, the hero often receives a talisman or tool to use during the journey. Select the piece of text that BEST expresses the importance of the ear pendant as a talisman.

• I held it up to the light, where the gold glittered in the morning sun as I twirled it between my fingertips.

• Within the loop five wide rings were suspended, each one larger than the last, nesting snugly inside each other, like the rings of Saturn.

• It is a likeness of Cihuacóatl, La Serpiente,’ La Llorona explained, watching it glint in the morning sun.

• ‘It was given to me by my mother on my fifteenth birthday at the altar of Tenochtitlan, when I became a woman.

• When you need help, take hold of it, spin it, and invoke the goddess, the Aztec queen, Tonantzin, the Holy Mother of all mankind, and ask for her magical assistance.

Passage: Chapter 22 of Summer of the Mariposas Reread paragraph 30. Which BEST explains what Odilia means when she says her mother “emerged from the safety of her cocoon”?

• Mamá changed her appearance

• Mamá started acting like a different person.

• Mamá went to live in a new house.

• Mamá risked making significant life changes.

Which sentence in the passage BEST shows Odilia having conflicting emotions about La Llorona?

• At that very moment, the sun burst out from beneath the horizon, and La Llorona’s features changed.

• I was so terrified I couldn’t move, but I trembled where I stood.

• The gentleness of her voice calmed me a little, and I was able to reply, though I wanted to run away, back to my hermanitas.

• The word felt ominous, coming from La Llorona herself, and my body stiffened in response.

• I threw up my arms and let out a frustrated sigh. “You’re speaking in riddles.”

Review paragraphs 57–61.

Which of the following BEST summarizes a theme about Odilia’s attitude in this passage?

• Odilia is terrified of La Llorona and can’t imagine being guided by her.

• Odilia lacks confidence in her own ability to use powerful magical objects.

• Odilia does not trust La Llorona and believes she is not telling the truth.

• Odilia doubts her mother will approve of her accepting gifts from strangers.

Passage: Chapter 22 of Summer of the Mariposas Review paragraphs 30–34. Which line from the passage BEST shows Odilia has been worrying about one of her parents?

• “In our eyes, she was reborn into beauty— celestial, divine. And we couldn’t be happier for her.” (30)

• “‘She’s like a butterfly—radiant,’ I said, letting out a long held breath.” (31)

• “I heard he was singing again, but tonight I didn’t feel up to asking him where or when.” (33)

• “‘It’s okay,’ I interrupted. ‘We don’t have to talk about it.’” (34)

Passage: Chapter 22 of Summer of the Mariposas Review paragraphs 37–43. Which of the following statements BEST describes the resolution of Summer of the Mariposas?

• Odilia has learned that presents are not the most important thing in life.

• Odilia has gained a new sense of optimism about her family and the future.

• Odilia has accepted that her family is troubled and will always be that way.

• Odilia has enjoyed her family at the party but is worried about the future.