Garza Sisters' Journey - Chapter 13 Quiz

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Where do the sisters live?

Eagle Pass, Texas

What do the sisters find floating in the river?

A man's dead body

What is the summary of chapter 3?

They prepped the body while Odilia and Pita wanted to stay home. When the other girls started the car, the sisters didn't want to be left behind.

What is the summary of chapter 4?

They officially started driving away from home with the prepped body. Then they got past one border patrol. Signup and view all the answers

What is the summary of chapter 5?

They bribed the border patrol to let them cross with no problems. At first, they were arguing a lot but then they bonded when Selena played the radio. Signup and view all the answers

What is the summary of chapter 6?

They passed the border and brought the body to this house that was having a quinceañera. They realized that the little people in the picture were all grown up now. Signup and view all the answers

Who is being described in this passage: 'One minute her long white dress was billowing against her legs, and the next she was gone. Disappeared. Like a ghostly apparition, she vanished into the surreal light of the fading sunset.'?

La Llorona Signup and view all the answers

What is the summary of chapter 7?

The Garza girls stay at Ines's house for the night. Odilia sees that their disappearance made front-page news so they leave the house. The girls realize their mother is in trouble because of them leaving and decide they need to go to Grandma's house. Signup and view all the answers

How does Odilia finally realize that something is wrong about Cecilia and her house?

She wakes up in the middle of the night and hears 'una mal voz' when she walks. Signup and view all the answers

In Chapter 13, what do the sisters learn about sticking together?

Alone, you can do so little but together, you can do so much more. Signup and view all the answers

How did the girls get away from Ines' house without them finding out who they really were?

They bought every paper and shoved them in the trunk. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to prevent the girls from driving all the way to their grandmother's house?

There is a mechanical problem with the car. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Papa leave home?

Because the grandparents make him feel he is worthless. Signup and view all the answers

What did grandma think of Papa?

Grandma thinks that Papa was selfish. Signup and view all the answers

What problem did the sisters face in Chapter 15?

When the sisters were not kind nor pure, but were rude toward Cecilia, they were cursed, and their journey became much more difficult. Signup and view all the answers

In chapter 15, what did Cecilia teach the girls?

Being kind and pure of heart can help people live fuller, more meaningful lives. Signup and view all the answers

In chapter 14, what did the girls learn about Chencho?

Chencho appears to be only a shepherd boy until he is revealed to be the demonic chupacabra, only to show that he is, in fact, just a sad little boy who cannot help his beastly impulses. Signup and view all the answers

What did La Llorona tell the sisters?

La Llorona said, 'We have to remain noble and kind. If we do that, everything will be all right.' Signup and view all the answers

In chapter 14, what did Chencho teach the sisters?

Everyone deserves a second chance, being kind helps to live a more meaningful life, things are not always as they seem. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Setting and Characters

The Garza sisters reside in Eagle Pass, Texas.
The story revolves around the sisters' journey following the discovery of a dead body in the river.

Key Events

The sisters prepare the deceased body after initially contemplating staying behind.
They leave home, successfully navigating past a border patrol.
They bribe border patrol agents to cross without issues, leading to moments of conflict and connection among the sisters.
The girls drop off the body at a house hosting a quinceañera, realizing that familiar faces from their childhood have grown up.

Themes and Lessons

The appearance of La Llorona symbolizes fear and the supernatural, as indicated by her ghostly disappearance in a flowing white dress.
Odilia notices their absence has made front-page news, prompting the sisters to seek help at their grandmother's house.
A pivotal lesson in Chapter 13 emphasizes the power of unity: when together, the sisters can achieve more than when they are apart.

Conflicts and Resolutions

The girls evade capture from Ines’ household by purchasing newspapers to disguise their identity.
They face mechanical issues with their car, preventing them from reaching their grandmother's house.
The narrative explores familial struggles, highlighting Papa's feelings of worthlessness prompted by his parents' attitudes and Grandma's view of him as selfish.

Character Development

The sisters encounter challenges relating to kindness and negativity, which leads them to face a curse when they are unkind to Cecilia.
In Chapter 15, Cecilia imparts wisdom about kindness and purity of heart as essential for meaningful lives.
Chencho's character evolution illustrates the idea that appearances can be deceptive; he reveals his true nature beyond being a shepherd boy.

Important Quotes

La Llorona advises: "we have to remain noble and kind. If we do that, everything will be all right."
The actions and teachings related to Chencho highlight the importance of compassion and second chances, emphasizing the notion that everyone deserves understanding.

Conclusion

Overall, the Garza sisters' journey reveals critical lessons about family, unity, kindness, and growth through adversity as they navigate a challenging landscape both literally and metaphorically.

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Explore the pivotal events and themes in Chapter 13 of the story about the Garza sisters. This quiz focuses on their experiences as they confront supernatural elements and the challenges of unity. Test your understanding of character development, key events, and symbolic themes.