WorksheetsSummer of the Mariposas Chapter 1-10 Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which stage of the hero's journey is represented when the Garza sisters find the dead man?
the mentor
the call to adventure
achieving the goal
none of these
Which event represented 'crossing the threshold' in the hero's journey?
driving across the border to Mexico
meeting Cecilia
swimming in the Rio Grande
hitting the fence with their car
Who is the mentor?
Juanita
Mama
Ines
La Llorona
What is the talisman that La Llorona gives Odilia?
chocolate
ear pendant
hat
none of these
Who is one of the first "enemies" on their journey?
Ines
the dead guy
Cecilia
La Llorona
Which sister is the oldest and hero of the journey?
Pita
Odilia
Juanita
Velia
What are TWO things that mariposas symbolize in the story?
transformation
death
returned ancestors and loved ones
intelligence
Which TWO clues were given that Cecilia should NOT have been trusted?
"I didn't question her sudden appearance."
"She invited us on her property, a desolate piece of land we would have never imagined was inhabited."
"...she brought us platters full of sweet bread..."
"...feeling delightfully blessed."
What represents the Garza's "ordinary world"?
La Llorona's magical realm
Ines's home in Mexico
the home of their grandmother
life with their mother in Texas
How was returning the dead man to his family different than what the Garza girls expected?
The family despised him.
The family was not happy to see him.
It brought peace and closure.
none of the above
Delia says, "I'm surprised the thing still runs," when referring to their father's car. A couple pages later, the car breaks down. The author is using _______________ to give the reader hints about what is coming next.
figurative language
foreshadowing
parts of speech
allusion
Which is NOT one reason the girls decide to take the dead man back to Mexico instead of telling someone?
He is their father.
They think it's the right thing to do.
He lives near their abuelita.
They could risk losing their swimming haven.
What is one word that does NOT describe Odilia?
responsible
leader
cautious
careless
Which shows Odilia's refusal on her hero's journey?
"I'm going to be cursed..."
"I-I can't do this.' How could I take responsibility for something so powerful?"
"You're speaking in riddles!' I didn't understand what La Llorona wanted me to do."
The dead man's daughter was having a ________________ when they showed up.
quinceanera
graduation
prom night
tea party
