Characters
Who is the author of "The Garcia Girls"?
Julia Alvarez
In which country did the Garcia family originally live before moving to the United States?
Dominican Republic
What dictator is in control of The Dominican Republic when the story takes place?
Rafael Trujillo
What does Carlos give his daughters every year on his birthday?
Money in envelopes
How did Laura keep track of the girls when they were younger?
Colored coded system for their clothes, shoes, accessories, etc.
Which character is the oldest of the four Garcia sisters?
Carla
What does the word "antojos" mean?
Five years
Who in the family "opened the door" (gave opportunities) to all the men in the family?
Baby Carlos
What was used to paint Carla's sneakers red?
nail polish
What is the name of the mother in the Garcia family?
Laura Garcia
The story primarily takes place in which U.S. state?
New York
What's Yolanda's secret in chapter 1?
She might not return to the United States
Where did Sofia run off to when she met her current husband, Otto?
Columbia
What did Laura tell Clive that Yolanda "lost" when she was going through a stressful time?
Her hair
Which Garcia sister is a mother?
Sofia
What historical event plays a significant role in the lives of the Garcia family?
The Dominican Republic's political upheaval in the 1960s
What do the aunts say about Yolanda when she first returns?
They comment on her "skinny" appearance and lack of Spanish skills
What did Carlos do that caused a huge fight between he and Sofia?
He searched through her dresser and found her love letters to Otto
How does Sandi feel about her "Swedish Good Looks"?
She doesn't like it because she wants to look like her sisters.
Which sister is the third born?
Yolanda
What is a central theme of "The Garcia Girls"?
-The struggle of cultural identity and assimilating to a new culture
-Issues of traditional family values versus modernized American values
-Language is a bridge and a barrier
-Challenging traditional expectations about femininity, sexuality, and independence
What order of events is the book written in?
Reverse Chronological Order
What is "machismo"?
a strong sense of masculine pride
Where does Laura tell the stranger that Sofia and Otto met?
Peru