Common Knowledge
What is Mate's theme?
One who pursues maturity often struggle with the balance of the new found qualities with the qualities of their current self.
What is Maria "Mate" Teresa's age relative to her other sisters? (Ex. Second Oldest)
Youngest
Who are the sisters rebelling against?
General Trujillo and his dictatorship
What are some of Maria "Mate" Teresa's symbols?
Shoes/Clothes/Diary/Braids
What are the names of Maria "Mate" Maria's parents?
Papá Enrique Mirabal Fernández & Mamá Mercedes Reyes Camilo
What are some of young Maria "Mate" Teresa's defining character traits?
-Childish
-Stubborn
-Naive
-Curious
Who convinced Mate to join the rebellion?
She fell in love with Palomino and decided to join after Palomino came into her bedroom one night.
Throughout her early entries in her diary, what does Maria "Mate" Teresa desire and what does it symbolize?
Maria "Mate" Teresa fawns over her new shoes and clothes for communion and it symbolizes her desire to be more mature and act grown up.
When did Maria "Mate" Teresa die?
November 25, 1960
Who gave Maria "Mate" Teresa her diary?
Minerva
Why was Mate arrested?
She is paticipating in the rebellion with her sisters and is caught burying weapons.
What does Mate's new attraction to boys symbolize?
It symbolizes her growing up.
What is the name of Maria "Mate" Teresa's husband and child? (Pick one)
Leandro Guzmán a.k.a Palomino/Jacqueline
How does Mate feel about her father being arrested?
Unlike her sisters, she is very sad and grieving
When is Mate pardoned from prison?
August, 1960.
what does Mate's father's death symbolize?
it symbolizes loss of old self & life
When did Maria "Mate" Teresa join the revolution?
September 28, 1953
What is the first event that made Mate realize her world is changing?
Seeing that Minerva is skipping school
What did Mate smuggle in her braid in prison?
Notes and news articles.
What does Mate's diary symbolize?
It symbolizes her freedom of speech, thoughts, and it shows her growth through writing style and language.