Random Facts
What country is this story based in?
The Dominican Republic
What is Sam's last name?
Washburn
How old are you when you have your quinceañera?
15
What do the butterflies represent?
The Mirabal sisters
What tool does Anita use to write with?
A pencil
Where is Chucha from?
Haiti
What type and color are the cars the SIM drive?
Black Volkswagens
Whose quinceañera is happening in the book?
Susie Washburns
Who was inaugurated for the U.S president?
President JFK
Who does Anita like?
Sam Washburn
What color does Chucha always wear and what does she sleep in?
Chucha always wears purple and sleeps in a coffin.
Why do two men come to check the whole house for bugs?
Because the SIM like to hide little devices in fake bugs
Who was the surprise guest at the quinceañera?
El Jefe/Mr. Smith
What was Anita's class going to do for Christmas?
Secret Santa
She receives her diary for Christmas
Where did Anita's cousins move to in the U.S?
New York
What is the name of the owner of Wimpy's and what was his former job?
The owners name is also Wimpy and his former job was being a marine
What day is Susie quinceañera on? What holiday is it?
Her quinceañera was on February 27th and it is also the national independence day.
What does Tío Toni call Anita and her sister when he is saying good bye?
He calls them "butterflies"
What does Anita say about is important about writing?
Anita says writing is important for sharing feelings and clarifying thought.
What group of people lived in the Dominican Republic?
The Taino
What school did Anita's dad go too?
Yale
Who was not invited to the quinceañera? Name one person
Tío Toni, SIM etc
Coming of Age, Identity, Voice and Silence, Power, Freedom, Hope and Connection, and Secrets and Disconnection.
Why does Anita stop writing in her diary?
Because her mom said she is no longer allowed too.