Exploring Chapter 19 of Summer of the Mariposas

The transcript narrates a dramatic family conflict where the protagonist's father, Papa, returns with a new woman and her daughters, revealing his affair and intention to integrate them into the family. This revelation leads to a heated confrontation, with the protagonist and her siblings defending their mother and home. Despite Papa's attempts to assert control, the family stands united, ultimately leading to Papa's departure and a resolution to fight for their home.

What was the initial reaction of the narrator towards her father's words?

• She was indifferent.

• She was suspicious.

• She was happy.

• She was completely trusting.

Who were the two girls that walked out of the twins' room?

• They were the neighbors.

• They were the narrator's friends.

• They were the daughters of the father's new partner.

• They were the narrator's cousins.

What did the narrator realize about her father's behavior?

• He was going on a business trip.

• He was having an affair.

• He was buying a new house.

• He was planning a surprise party.

How did the twins react to the new girls wearing their clothes?

• They laughed it off.

• They got into a physical fight.

• They ignored it.

• They were happy to share.

What did the father announce about the new girls?

• They were his nieces.

• They were his employees.

• They were his stepdaughters.

• They were his students.

What was the narrator's reaction to the father's announcement about the new family?

• She was angry and confrontational.

• She was confused.

• She welcomed them warmly.

• She was indifferent.

What did the narrator accuse her father of being?

• A loving parent.

• A jack-o'-lantern.

• A successful businessman.

• A caring husband.

What did the mother do when the father's new partner tried to push Juanita?

• She left the house.

• She physically defended her daughter.

• She called the police.

• She ignored it.

What did the mother file for in response to the father's actions?

• Custody of the girls and the right to keep the house.

• A new job.

• A divorce.

• A restraining order.

What was the final outcome for the father and his new family?

• They reconciled with the narrator's family.

• They stayed in the house.

• They went on a vacation.

• They left the house.