When the sisters are questioned, what advice do they follow?
a. Telling the whole truth
b. Telling only about the mythical parts
c. telling only lies
d. Telling the more realistic part of their story
d. Telling the more realistic part of their story
What did Abuelita neglect to tell the girls?
a. That Papa had a whole other family
b. That Papa was divorcing Mama
c. that Papa had actually become famous
d. That Papa would come back home
a. That Papa had a whole other family
Why is Odilia confused about the roses?
a. They needed to be planted
b. They were too perfect
c. they hadn’t died
d. They hadn’t transformed Mama
d. They hadn’t transformed Mama
How does La Llorona transform? Choose 2.
a. She became radiant
b. She became alive
c. she didn’t change
d. She was happy and smiling
a. She became radiant
b. She became alive
Which one of these is NOT one of the experiences Mama went through?
a. she is getting her GED and enrolling in community college classes
b. she has a new, better job
c. she has forgiven papa and agreed to remarry him
c. she has forgiven papa and agreed to remarry him
What does Special Agent Gonzales keep telling Mama?
a. That she’s lucky the girls got back safely
b. That CPS will be investigating them
c. That if she needs anything to call him
d. That it wasn’t her fault the girls left
a. That she’s lucky the girls got back safely
What is Papa’s reaction to Odilia telling him he has no heart?
a. He says it doesn’t matter what she says
b. He leaves the girls alone
c. he asks for forgiveness
d. He tries to explain himself
a. He says it doesn’t matter what she says
What does Mama say is the most important thing in life?
a. Being truthful
b. Trying hard
c. fixing your mistakes
d. What’s in your heart
d. What’s in your heart
What do the mariposas do?
a. They surround and follow La Llorona
b. They become part of La Llorona’s gown
c. they fly away
d. They make a path
b. They become part of La Llorona’s gown
what were the two main reasons the author wanted to write this novel? Select 2 answers.
a. she wanted to retell the story of The Odyssey with a female hero.
b. wanted to share myths and legends of Mexico with modern readers
c. she wanted to write about her personal experiences
d. wanted to honor her mother by telling a story of a mother's love
e. she wanted to retell the story of La Llorona from a more positive angle.
e. she wanted to retell the story of La Llorona from a more positive angle.
b. wanted to share myths and legends of Mexico with modern readers
What shock did the girls receive when they got home?
a. The FBI showed up
b. The roses transformed Mama
c. Papa was there
d. La Llorona was there
c. Papa was there
What does Papa say as he is leaving?
a. That they will hear from the police
b. That they will hear from Child Protective Services
c. That they will hear from his lawyer
d. That they will hear from the FBI
c. That they will hear from his lawyer
What made Mama’s day when the girls returned?
a. Seeing their faces again
b. The roses
c. meeting Special Agent Gonzales
d. The girls learning the truth about Papa
a. Seeing their faces again
What does the Virgen tell La Llorona it’s her time to do after she transforms?
a. It;s time for her to begin her journey
b. It's time for her to be reunited with her loved ones
c. it's time for her to take care of the mariposas
d. It's time to say goodbye to Odilia
b. It's time for her to be reunited with her loved ones
Which of these is not a theme of the story?
a. working together, being kind to others, and loving and supporting one's family leads to a happier, more rewarding life
b. things are not always what they appear to be
c.our family and friends shape our identity
d. we should learn to accept differences among people because we are not all alike
e. showing mercy and being pure of heart can help people overcome trouble and gain happiness
f. the bond between children and their mamas is extraordinary
d. we should learn to accept differences among people because we are not all alike
Why is Odilia hesitant to go to her father?
a. Because Pita is too happy to see him
b. Because Mama doesn’t look happy
c. she knows he isn’t there for them
d. She hasn’t seen him in a long time
c. she knows he isn’t there for them
Who were the sisters surprised to see at the Sacred Heart Church?
a. The police
b. Papa and his new woman
c. Special Agent Gonzales
d. La Virgen
c. Special Agent Gonzales
Who does Odilia think is the one person who needs reminding of who she was?
a. Abuelita Remidos
b. La Llorona
c. Mama
d. Juanita
b. La Llorona
What does the Virgen say will happen to Mama?
a. She will take Papa back
b. She will gain the strength to fly
c. she won’t have to work as hard
d. She will take care of the sisters even more
b. She will gain the strength to fly
You need this every weekday morning, but it somehow disappears when you actually need it.
Homework! HAHA!
What was the last straw for Delia and Velia when the other children are at the house?
a. They hug Papa
b. They take the twins’ clothes out of their room
c. they call Delia and Velia names
d. They say the house stinks like a lice farm
d. They say the house stinks like a lice farm
How could Odilia tell the white roses were special?
a. They were only seen at the church
b. They were the roses they had given Mama
c. they were too pure, too crisp, and too fresh
d. They were presented to the Virgen
c. they were too pure, too crisp, and too fresh
Why does La Llorona hesitate to take the flowers?
a. She says she was just following orders as part of her penance
b. She doesn’t like roses
c. She thinks they aren’t for her
d. She wants Odilia to keep them to remind her of her journey
a. She says she was just following orders as part of her penance
What causes Odilia to randomly cry?
a. Thinking about Papa
b. a happy meal from Mcdonalds
c. thinking about Abuelita
d. Helping Mama
a. Thinking about Papa
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