#1
Who is the author of 'Summer of the Mariposas'?
Isabel Allende
Guadalupe Garcia McCall
Sandra Cisneros
Julia Alvarez
#2
What is the main theme of 'Summer of the Mariposas'?
The importance of wealth
The adventure of traveling
Sisterhood and family bonds
The history of Mexico
#3
Which character trait best describes Odilia, the oldest sister, in 'Summer of the Mariposas'?
Reckless
Cowardly
Protective
Indifferent
#4
What ultimately motivates the sisters to embark on their journey in 'Summer of the Mariposas'?
The search for treasure
The desire for adventure
The need to escape their life
A sense of duty to their family
#5
What significant event triggers the sisters' decision to return to Mexico in 'Summer of the Mariposas'?
A message from their grandmother
The discovery of a map
Finding a corpse in the river
A dream about their ancestors
#6
Which mythological figure do the sisters encounter on their journey?
La Llorona
Quetzalcoatl
El Chupacabra
La Ciguapa
#7
How do the sisters' views on their father evolve throughout the story?
They become increasingly resentful of him.
They come to understand and forgive him.
They become indifferent towards him.
They idolize him more than ever.
#8
What role does Mexican folklore play in 'Summer of the Mariposas'?
It's used to add humor to the story.
It serves as a backdrop with no significant impact.
It's integral to the plot and helps in character development.
It's mentioned briefly as part of the setting.
#9
How do the sisters find themselves on their journey at the beginning of 'Summer of the Mariposas'?
They are on a quest to find treasure.
They are running away from home.
They find a dead body and decide to return it to its family.
They are going to visit a relative.
#10
What is the significance of the setting in 'Summer of the Mariposas'?
It highlights the beauty of urban landscapes.
It underscores the importance of the US-Mexico borderlands.
It is used to contrast the past with the present.
It has no particular significance and could be set anywhere.
#11
What is the significance of the mariposas (butterflies) in the novel?
They symbolize the sisters' transformation and growth.
They are a metaphor for the fragility of life.
They represent the dangers of the journey.
They are simply a favorite animal of the author.
#12
What does the journey in 'Summer of the Mariposas' symbolize for the sisters?
A literal trip with no deeper meaning.
A fun adventure away from their daily lives.
A rite of passage and coming of age.
A historical exploration of their ancestry.
#13
In 'Summer of the Mariposas', which goddess do the sisters encounter that aids them in their journey?
Aphrodite
Tonantzin
Hera
Ixchel
#14
What is the significance of the title 'Summer of the Mariposas'?
It refers to the summer when the sisters raise butterflies.
It symbolizes the sisters' transformation and growth during their journey.
It is the name of the town where the story is set.
It indicates a magical event that occurs during the summer.
#15
How does the author, Guadalupe Garcia McCall, integrate Mexican history into the narrative of 'Summer of the Mariposas'?
Through flashbacks of historical events
By including mythical creatures from Mexican folklore
By setting part of the story in historical landmarks
All of the above