The Sisters
Who is the eldest sister?
Odelia
What magical myth was introduced at the beginning of the book?
La Llorona
What happens at the river with the 2 boys?
Odelia tries to save them, but they are dead.
Just before the girls arrive in El Sacrificio, what does Odelia do?
Parks the car in the woods, drops of her sisters, and drives back into town for tacos and drinks.
In Chapter 6, the girls stop for directions. How do you think they are received by the neighbor?
The neighbor recognizes Gabriel and calls him a vagabond.
Who is the youngest sister?
Pita
Where do the sisters live?
Eagle Pass, Texas
What gift does La Llorona gift to Odelia, and what does it do?
An ear pendant, to call on magical guidance from the Mother Tonantzin during times of challenge.
Why does Odelia have a feeling her sisters need her?
- La Llorona shows herself to remind Odelia she is there for guidance, giving her a hint to return.
La Llorona gives the girls directions to the dead man's house. What do you think she says?
Find a pink house, and listen to the moon for music.
What are the names of the twins?
Velia and Delia
What is the name of the dead man and where does he live?
Gabriel Perdido from El Sacrificio, Mexico
What is La Llorona's self-inflicted pennance?
She believes she is responsible for her children's death, and is punishing herself for eternity by watching her children drown every night.
What does Odelia discover when she returns with dinner?
Velia and Delia tied Pita to a tree and gagged her quiets to stop her from being a "tattle-tale."
When the girls arrive at their destination, what do they find?
A quinceanera [15th birthday party].
what are the sister's last name?
Garcia
What magical creatures cover the dead man, and follow the girls everywhere?
Mariposas
How do the girls get across the U.S. and Mexican borders and checkpoints [3]?
- U.S. border: Odelia uses the ear pendant to call distract the patrol officer
- The Mexican border: The twins use their charm by telling lies about a party and invite the patrol Bobo.
- The Mexican checkpoint: They slip a $20.00 bill in random paper, and pay off the officer.
How does Odelia take on a leadership role, when she finds the twins torturing their little sister?
She begins to act like mama; by scolding them, nurturing Pita's fear, and gets the girls to rest until dark.
Do the girls interrupt the party, or does someone [or something else] interrupt it?
The dog draws attention, and the man falls out of the car.
When the girls found the dead body, who insisted they "Do the right thing?"
Juanita
Who are the girls deceiving by "Doing the right thing?"
Mama
What do the girls do when they arrive in Piedra Negras?
Stop in town to get drinks and snacks, then drive into El Sacrificio
How do the girls finally pull together as the "Cinco Hermanitas?"
They listen to the radio and sing together [Selena], which makes them feel like a team again.
Who is the author of the book?
Guadalupe Garcia McCall