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Why does Patria go alone with the old ladies?
Because Noris refuses to join her mother and instead prepares for a friend's party.
What does Patria request from Padre Fabré regarding Nelson?
Patria decides to join the revolution after witnessing someone get shot.
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What is the name of the group formed by the priests to support the revolution?
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What is Pedrito worried about regarding their land?
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The ACC merges with another group, and Manolo becomes president.
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What event prompted the formation of the Fourteenth of June Movement?
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What does Dedé tell her maid to do with plantain peels?
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Who does Minou seek to talk to when she visits Fela?
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When do people think the problems started for Dedé's family?
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What is Dedé's relationship with Jaimito?
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What does Jaimito organize to convince Dedé to play volleyball?
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What political figure is associated with a newspaper editorial calling LÃo a communist?
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Why does Dedé get nervous about picking up LÃo?
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What happens when Dedé attends a political party gathering with her sisters?
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What does Minerva discover about her father's behavior?
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What does Trujillo offer Minerva during the party?
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What does Papá need Minerva to do while he is imprisoned?
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What does Minerva plan to do for the girls she meets?
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What is the outcome of Trujillo's party for Minerva?
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What is Mate's reaction to the shack where Manolo and Minerva live?
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Study Notes
Dedé and Fela
- Dedé instructs her maid to dispose of plantain peels properly, reflecting her concern for respectability.
- Fela, an old servant, channels the spirits of Dedé's deceased sisters, which Dedé remained unaware of until a bishop informs her.
Minou's Visit
- Minou visits Fela to connect with her mother, Minerva, eliciting Dedé's disapproval for what she perceives as disrespect.
- Minou relays a message from Minerva to Virgilio Morales, sparking a complex affectionate connection in the family.
Troubles With Trujillo
- The community believes tensions erupted when Minerva confronted Trujillo, but the roots trace back to the earlier relationship with Virgilio Morales.
- Minerva develops a bond with LÃo, a university student, causing jealousy in Dedé, who is pressured to marry Jaimito.
Volleyball Game Incident
- At a volleyball match, Dedé serves but unintentionally addresses the hidden romance between Minerva and LÃo.
- Following an argument, Jaimito and LÃo reconcile; LÃo acknowledges that they need people like Jaimito to advance their revolutionary cause.
Political Awakening
- Dedé starts to recognize the unfair political climate as she witnesses violent confrontations and increased police presence, nurturing her interest in politics.
Political Party Incident
- The girls attend a political gathering, where tensions escalate when Minerva is questioned about running away with LÃo, raising family suspicions.
- Their father is implicated in political dissent, leading to a confrontation that diminishes Minerva’s and her father's initial bond.
Discovery of Family Secrets
- Minerva uncovers her father's hidden second family, grappling with complicated feelings about his betrayal and the shared familial resemblance of the girls there.
LÃo's Departure
- LÃo’s abrupt exit saddens Minerva, especially after he fails to say goodbye, and she discovers his letters asking her to escape with him.
Family Tension
- A night during political gatherings culminates in Minerva being summoned for questioning by the government, increasing familial strain.
- Dedé is caught between family loyalty and emerging political consciousness as family dynamics shift.
Trujillo's Party
- The visit to Trujillo's party escalates Minerva's rising disdain as she confronts his crude behavior, leading to her staunch refusal to accept his advances.
Consequences of Dissent
- The governor's displeasure with Dedé’s family intensifies after they offend Trujillo, marking the beginning of worsening political repression.
- Papá’s subsequent disappearance illustrates the regime's brutality and how dissent led to familial tragedy.
Educational Aspirations
- As Minerva pursues her education, she reflects on the cruel inequities of her situation, facing obstacles from both her family and the regime.
- Minerva offers to help her father in his clandestine political engagements, fostering an environment of defiance among the Mirabal sisters.
Underground Activities
- Mate, eager to partake in resistance efforts, adopts the name Mariposa and engages in significant underground activities alongside revolutionary conspirators.
Marriage and Family Dynamics
- Minerva and Manolo’s marriage introduces new challenges, as they navigate domestic life amidst political turmoil and personal sacrifices.
Escalating Revolution
- Patria’s involvement in revolutionary activities intensifies after local violence shakes her family, further propelling her into political activism.
- The formation of the ACC marks a consolidation of revolutionary efforts, bridging religious zeal and political rebellion against the Trujillo regime.
Final Developments
- The merger of revolutionary factions unites the Mirabal sisters' efforts as they become defined activists under the banner of the Fourteenth of June Movement, commemorating the lives lost to tyranny.
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