Exploring Chapter 6 of Summer of the Mariposas

The group arrives in the small town of El Sacrificio, seeking the home of a dead man. They encounter La Llorona, who provides cryptic guidance. As they follow her advice, they stumble upon a quinceañera party, realizing the dead man's daughter is now a young woman. The group faces the challenge of delivering the dead man without disrupting the celebration. Tensions rise as the truth about the dead man's past is revealed, leading to a confrontation with the family. Ultimately, the family must come to terms with the situation, finding a sense of closure and peace.

What was the initial reaction of the elderly man when asked about the dead man's home?

• He ignored them completely.

• He warned them about the dead man's return.

• He invited them inside.

• He gave clear directions.

Who did the narrator meet that provided cryptic guidance about their journey?

• A police officer

• An elderly man

• A young boy

• La Llorona

What did La Llorona advise the narrator to follow?

• The sound of the whispering moon

• The scent of flowers

• The path of the river

• The light of the stars

What event was taking place at the pink house when the group arrived?

• A birthday party

• A quinceañera

• A funeral

• A wedding

How did the group initially plan to handle the situation at the pink house?

• By waiting until the party was over

• By calling the police

• By joining the party

• By leaving immediately

What was the name of the large dog that disrupted the group's attempt to stay unnoticed?

• Rex

• Buddy

• Cerberus

• Max

Who invited the group to the quinceañera after the dog incident?

• La Llorona

• The elderly man

• Efrain Perdido

• The quinceañera's mother

What was the reaction of the quinceañera's mother when she saw the dead man's body?

• She fainted immediately.

• She screamed and ran away.

• She walked quietly towards the car.

• She called the police.

What did the older man ask the guests to do after discovering the dead man's body?

• Leave the party immediately

• Help carry the body into the house

• Call the authorities

• Continue the celebration

What did the group explain to the family about the dead man?

• They were his coworkers.

• They were his neighbors.

• They found him floating in the river.

• They were his relatives.