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WorksheetsSummer of the Mariposas Test
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins
Reread paragraph 36.
Which of the following BEST expresses what La Llorona means when she tells Odilia, “Finding the body of the drowned man was not an accident”?
La Llorona put the man’s body there on purpose for the girls to find.
The man planned to end up there because he knew the girls would take his body home
The situation is re-creating something that happened in an old legend of Juan Diego.
Odilia was selected for this task due to her positive qualities.
Reread paragraphs 36–39
Part 1: Which element of the hero’s journey is depicted in this passage?
The Ordinary World
The Mentor
Enemies and Tests
Transformation
Review paragraphs 37–50.
What are TWO words that BEST describe Odilia's feelings in this excerpt.
Certainty
Fear
Enthusiasm
Confusion
Amusement
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.”
In paragraphs 44–51, which word BEST conveys the idea that La Llorona is not a human woman?
Disheveled
Tired
Translucent
Pale
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 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.
The idea that La Llorona stresses MOST strongly to Odilia in paragraph 61 is that the ear pendant
is more powerful than anything
must be used with the right attitude
will make her strong and courageous
can grant many different wishes
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)
Review the descriptions of the Call to Adventure and the Refusal of the Call. Call to Adventure: an event, a piece of information, or an actual request for the hero to leave the ordinary world and begin the journey Refusal of the Call: the hero fears the unknown and refuses to leave Select the TWO lines from Passage 1 that BEST show Odilia’s Refusal of the Call to Adventure.
A. “‘My sisters are waiting,’ I said, trying to take my hand from hers so that I might escape if I had to.” (38)
“‘Am I going to be cursed, like . . . like . . . you, if I don’t—walk my path?’” (48)
“I threw up my arms and let out a frustrated sigh. ‘You’re speaking in riddles.’ I didn’t understand what La Llorona wanted me to do.” (50)
“‘I—I can’t do this,’ I told La Llorona. How could I take responsibility for something so powerful?” (60)
“‘They’re just little girls, dreaming up an adventure. I can’t drag them down to Mexico. I can’t sacrifice them to follow my path,’ I whispered fiercely, still holding the ear pendant in front of me.” (63)
Passage: Chapter 22 of Summer of the Mariposas Reread paragraphs 21–25 and mark the statements about the interaction between Odilia and Papá Which answers are TRUE ?
Odilia had known there was a good chance Papá would show up
Papá’s comments about Odilia are caring and admiring.
Papá shows concern for Odilia’s feelings.
Odilia does not have a lot to say to her father.
Passage: Chapter 22 of Summer of the Mariposas Review paragraphs 21–24. Select the TWO phrases that show the author using a physical gesture to express a character’s emotional state.
As I walked toward him
didn’t quite match the sadness in his hazel eyes.
It gladdens my heart to see you like this,
I leaned in and allowed him to give me a small, reserved hug.
fiddling with the boot slider on his bolo tie
Passage: Chapter 22 of Summer of the Mariposas Review paragraphs 29–30. Which statement BEST summarizes the passage without personal opinions or judgments?
Mamá has begun to make changes in her own life.
Mamá has responded to the girls’ journey by becoming very busy.
Mamá has chosen a better partner than Papa
Mamá has started to enjoy life as she should have been all along.
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 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.
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
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 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.
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.
