Category 1
What does mariposa mean in English?
butterfly
What does it mean when Odilia says her mother “emerged from the safety of her cocoon”?
Mamá risked making significant life changes.
What are some emotions Odillia was feeling at the beginning of their journey?
Fear & Confusion
which word BEST conveys the idea that La Llorona is not a human woman?
a. Disheveled b. Tired c. Translucent d. Pale
C.Translucent
When is the test for this unit?
Tomorrow! :)
What does this line suggest about how Odillia feels about her mom at the end of the story? “‘She’s like a butterfly—radiant,’ I said, letting out a long held breath.” (31)
It shows Odilia is no longer worried about her mother
Which part of the Hero's Journey is this text evidence? : “‘I am here in your service, to guide and protect you,’ she said.” (39)
Mentor
What was Odillia's feelings on receiving the ear pendant?
Odilia lacked confidence in her own ability to use powerful magical objects.
How many sisters were there in the story?
5
What is the sisters motto for themselves?
Cinco Hermanitas
What are the 2 mythical creatures they faced on their journey?
Chupacabra and the Nagual
What was the name of the lady whose house they got drugged in?
Cecilia
La Llorona stresses MOST strongly to Odilia that the ear pendant must be used how?
With the right attitude
What kind of emotions does this text evidence show about how Odillia feels about La Llorona?
"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."
conflicting or mixed emotions
What is Odillia's feelings about her dad at the end of the story based on this text evidence? : "“He did,” I said, swallowing my tears. Her warmth engulfed me. “You just can’t see it.”
It shows that Odilia’s attitude toward her father has changed by the end of the story.
What did La Llorona mean when she told Odilia, “finding the body of the drowned man was not an accident"?
Odilia was selected for this task due to her positive qualities.
What is true about Odilia in chapter 22 that was not true in chapter 3?
Odilia understands La Llorona’s words about her family needing to find each other again.
What does this line show with Odillia's feelings about Papa' in the moment? "I leaned in and allowed him to give me a small, reserved hug."
It shows her emotional state during the moment
Which shows how Mama was at the end of the story? a. Mamá has begun to make changes in her own life. b. Mamá has responded to the girls’ journey by becoming very busy.
a. Mamá has begun to make changes in her own life.
What was the resolution of Summer of the Mariposas?
Odilia has gained a new sense of optimism about her family and the future.
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)
Making sure the sisters hear every detail
What does this line show about qualities of Odillia? “‘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)"
that Odilia has been watched over and singled out for her qualities
Which of these are true or false?
a. Odilia had known there was a good chance Papá would show up.
b. Papá’s comments about Odilia are caring and admiring.
c. Papá shows concern for Odilia’s feelings.
d. Odilia does not have a lot to say to her father.
a. Odilia had known there was a good chance Papá would show up. -false
b. Papá’s comments about Odilia are caring and admiring. - true
c. Papá shows concern for Odilia’s feelings.- true
d. Odilia does not have a lot to say to her father.- true
Select the TWO lines from Passage 1 that BEST show Odilia’s Refusal of the Call to Adventure.
a. “‘Am I going to be cursed, like . . . like . . . you, if I don’t—walk my path?’” (48)
b. “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)
c. “‘I—I can’t do this,’ I told La Llorona. How could I take responsibility for something so powerful?” (60)
d. “‘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)
c. “‘I—I can’t do this,’ I told La Llorona. How could I take responsibility for something so powerful?” (60)
d. “‘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)
What does this text evidence prove about the ear pendant being used as a talisman? "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."
It showed how important it was for their journey