Garza Sisters
Odilia, Juanita, Velia, Delia, and Pita
What does La Llorona mean?
The Weeping Woman
Why were the Garza sisters running wild that summer?
Mama had gotten a job and they were unsupervised.
What character trait does the quote below tell us? (One Word)
"Juanita took a list out of her back pocket and started rattling off its contents"
Prepared
What kind of party is the dead man's family having?
A Quinceanera
Birthday party
What is the rule of the five Garza sisters?
What is important about the ear pendant Odilia is given?
It can be used five times to ask for magical help.
Who wants to tell their mom about the dead man?
Odilia
"People, please," Juanita interjected. "Can we just move this along?'
Impatient
How does the dead man's family feel about his arrival?
Shocked, hurt, and angry
Which sister takes on the "mother" role?
Odilia
How does Odilia first use the ear pendant for help?
How did Odilia try and trick her sisters? (Two things)
Going to her friends house.
Pretending to be her mom.
Velia rolled her eyes at me
Attitude
What can readers infer about the dead mans family from the comments made by the store keeper in El Sacrificio?
The man's family might not be happy to see him
Which sister(s) care the most about their appearance?
Velia and Delia
Who is the mentor helper in "Summer of the Mariposas?"
La Llorona
How does Delia help them get into Mexico?
Delia offered him a bribe.
"Dragging him over my shoulder, I began to swim toward the riverbank."
Strong
Why didn't Odilia take her sisters to a restaurant to eat a real meal?
The sisters were fighting
Which sister is considered the "crybaby" and "snitch?"
Pita
What instructions does La Llorona give Odilia about her and her sisters behavior during their journey? (How should they act)
Pure of heart, courageous, noble, and kind to others.
Who gets tied up by the twins? Why?
Pita
She wants to go tell on them.
"I swam with long even strokes, trying to remain in control of my body, not letting the undertow pull me down."
Calm
Controlled
What can readers infer about the dead mans family from the comments made by the store keeper in El Sacrificio?
It's a special day for his family and not a good day for his return