In the Time of the Butterflies Chapters 5-8 Review

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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?

To allow Nelson to leave school

To transfer Nelson to another school

To expel Nelson from school

To not give Nelson permission to leave the grounds (correct)

Patria decides to join the revolution after witnessing someone get shot.

True

What is the name of the group formed by the priests to support the revolution?

Acción Clero-Cultural Signup and view all the answers

What is Pedrito worried about regarding their land?

It will be taken by the government if they harbor enemies Signup and view all the answers

The ACC merges with another group, and Manolo becomes president.

True Signup and view all the answers

What event prompted the formation of the Fourteenth of June Movement?

The killing of those in the first invasion. Signup and view all the answers

What does Dedé tell her maid to do with plantain peels?

Throw them in the trash Signup and view all the answers

Who does Minou seek to talk to when she visits Fela?

Her mother, Minerva. Signup and view all the answers

When do people think the problems started for Dedé's family?

When Minerva had her run-in with Trujillo at the dance. Signup and view all the answers

What is Dedé's relationship with Jaimito?

They are dating Signup and view all the answers

What does Jaimito organize to convince Dedé to play volleyball?

A girls against guys match. Signup and view all the answers

What political figure is associated with a newspaper editorial calling Lío a communist?

Mate's mother reads the editorial. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Dedé get nervous about picking up Lío?

Because the police are searching for him. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Dedé attends a political party gathering with her sisters?

Jaimito warns the sisters to behave because suspicions are high. Signup and view all the answers

What does Minerva discover about her father's behavior?

He has fathered children with another family. Signup and view all the answers

What does Trujillo offer Minerva during the party?

To bring her to the capital and study law. Signup and view all the answers

What does Papá need Minerva to do while he is imprisoned?

Deliver money to a 'client' every two weeks. Signup and view all the answers

What does Minerva plan to do for the girls she meets?

Enroll them in school Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of Trujillo's party for Minerva?

She realizes she received her degree but not the license to practice law. Signup and view all the answers

What is Mate's reaction to the shack where Manolo and Minerva live?

She is shocked by its conditions. Signup and view all the answers

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 Lío, 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 Lío.
Following an argument, Jaimito and Lío reconcile; Lío 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 Lío, 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.

Lío's Departure

Lío’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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