In the Time of the Butterflies: Dedè's Story

Questions and Answers

What happens to all husbands except Jaimito?

Become leaders

Move away

Join the military

Go to jail (correct)

What does Jaimito's mother complain about?

Dedè not her old self and not stopping at her home with a new hibiscus.

What does Patria ask Dedè?

Hide boxes in cacao fields.

What are Minerva, Mate, and Patria doing?

Liberating Salcedo Fortaleza. Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of Dedè's sons?

Jaime Enrique Fernandez, Jaime Rafael Fernandez, Jaime David Fernandez. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Dedè not want to join her sisters on their mission?

Wants to protect her sons from their father Jaimito. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Dedè in love with?

Lío. Signup and view all the answers

What does Jaimito find out about Dedè?

Dedè went to one of Manolo's meetings. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Dedè go to her mother's house?

Her mother wants to see her plant and figure out why Dedè is not acting like herself. Signup and view all the answers

Who has SIM taken?

Leandro, Manolo, Minerva, Mate. Signup and view all the answers

Who does SIM want to take?

Pedrito and Nelson. Signup and view all the answers

What does Minerva teach Dedè?

Calming trick; recite line of song and poem over and over again until she is calm. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Husbands and Imprisonment

All husbands, except Jaimito, are imprisoned.

Dedè's Family Concerns

Jaimito's mother expresses worries about Dedè, noting she is not herself and has stopped visiting home with new hibiscus.

Secret Actions

Patria asks Dedè to hide boxes within the cacao fields to maintain secrecy.

Sisters' Mission

Minerva, Mate, and Patria are involved in liberating Salcedo Fortaleza, highlighting their active participation in the resistance.

Dedè's Children

Dedè has three sons: Jaime Enrique, Jaime Rafael, and Jaime David Fernandez.

Dedè's Fears

Dedè refrains from joining her sisters in their mission due to concerns for her sons' safety from their father, Jaimito.

Past Affections

Dedè had a romantic interest in Lío, indicating a deeper personal history.

Discovery of Dedè's Actions

Jaimito discovers that Dedè attended one of Manolo's meetings, showing her involvement in the resistance.

Visit to Mother's House

Dedè visits her mother to discuss her behavior and the health of her plants, revealing her family's concern for her well-being.

SIM's Arrests

The SIM (Servicio de Inteligencia Militar) has taken notable figures: Leandro, Manolo, Minerva, and Mate, indicating a crackdown on dissent.

Targeted Individuals

SIM aims to arrest Pedrito and Nelson next, targeting key allies in the struggle.

Techniques of Clarity

Minerva teaches Dedè a calming technique involving the repetition of song lyrics or poems to cope with stress and anxiety.

Description

Explore the character of Dedè from 'In the Time of the Butterflies' and her complex relationships with her family and involvement in the resistance against oppression. This quiz delves into her fears, past affections, and the dynamics of her family's struggles during a tumultuous time.