The Metamorphosis
This character wakes up transformed into a giant insect.
Who is Gregor Samsa?
The novel is set primarily in this country.
What is the Dominican Republic?
The nickname used by the Mirabal sisters in the resistance movement.
What is Las Mariposas (The Butterflies)?
Figurative language example: "That room was silent with the fury of avenging angels sharpening their radiance before they strike" (Alvarez 163).
What is a metaphor?
Where did Ms. A go to college?
What is The College of Charleston?
Gregor's job before his transformation was this.
What is a traveling salesman?
The sisters oppose this type of government.
What is a dictatorship?
This sister is known for her political activism and leadership.
Who is Minerva?
Why did Patria join the underground movements?
What is: She saw a young boy shot during the invasion, which reminded her of her own son.
How many sibling does Ms. A have?
Bonus: Brother/sister? Older/younger?
What is 1?
(Older brother)
This family member first brings Gregor food and cares for him.
Who is Grete?
This theme is shown through the sisters' willingness to risk their lives.
What is courage?
This sister initially avoids political involvement and focuses on family.
Who is Dede?
Who was the only husband who did not go to jail?
Who is Jaimito?
If Ms. A could have any type of puppy, what kind of puppy would she get?
What is a golden retriever?
Gregor injures himself when his father throws this object at him.
What is an apple?
The Mirabal sisters serve as this type of character because they inspire change.
What is a protagonist/hero?
Minerva's children's names.
Definition: a situation or experience that is nightmarishly complex, bizarre, or illogical.
What is 'kafkaesque'?
What year did Ms. A graduate from Spalding?
What is 2019?
This event marks the family's relief and new beginning.
What is Gregor's death?
Figurative language example from chapter 8: "Build your house upon a rock, He said, do my will" (Alvarez 148).
What is a biblical allusion?
Rafael Trujillo ruled the Dominican Republic for how long?
What is 31 years?
This character is the first to become aware of Gregor's death.
Who is the cleaning lady?
What is Ms. A's favorite type of literature?
British Literature