Robo en La Noche Chapters 1-6 Summaries

Chapter 1

• Makenna, 15, flies to San Jose, Costa Rica with her ecologist dad, Dr. Parker.
• Her mother died in a car accident; Makenna misses her friends and horse, Bender, in Michigan.
• She will rely on email for communication due to lack of cell phone service.
• Makenna feels isolated in this new environment.

Chapter 2

• Costa Rica, known for its earthquakes, has a peaceful atmosphere with lush jungles.
• The country is democratic, boasting 96% literacy among its citizens, called "ticos."
• Makenna will live at Hacienda Amigos de las Aves, a bird rehabilitation facility.
• They travel to the hacienda with Cecilio, the security guard, who drives them from the airport to their small living quarters.

Chapter 3

• Margarita, the hacienda's cook, serves Makenna a traditional breakfast dish called gallo pinto (rice and beans).
• She shares her personal history regarding her family, creating a connection with Makenna.
• Makenna struggles with the idea of having someone else fulfill a maternal role for her.

Chapter 4

• Makenna and Inés prepare fruit for the birds when Cecilio humorously interrupts by taking a mango meant for the birds.
• Family values are emphasized, as Cecilio is close to his parents, despite crime being low in Costa Rica.
• Endangered birds at the hacienda live in spacious aviaries designed to keep them comfortable and safe.

Chapter 5

• In the aviary, Makenna learns about the backgrounds of the birds and their rescue stories.
• MINAE officials intervene to capture those stealing bird eggs in the rainforest.
• Makenna names a baby bird with injuries "Mimi" after her mother.
• Tension arises when Inés' boyfriend, Juan Carlos, exhibits controlling behavior towards her, shocking Makenna.

Character Summaries

• Makenna: Struggles with the loss of her mother and adjusting to life in Costa Rica.
• Dr. David Parker: Makenna's father, an ecologist, coping with the death of his wife and raising two children.
• Alex: Makenna's older sister, who studies at a university in Michigan.
• Cecilio: The hacienda's friendly security guard, supporting his family while managing responsibilities at the ranch.
• Inés: Works at the hacienda, shares a bond with Makenna through parental loss, and faces challenges with her boyfriend.
• Margarita: The cook at the hacienda, contributing to family meals and sharing her life experiences.
• Ricardo: Owner of the hacienda and stepfather to Inés, mentoring Makenna during her stay.
• Juan Carlos: Inés' boyfriend, revealed to display possessive tendencies.

Chapter 6

• Makenna joins Ricardo for breakfast and learns about the illegal bird trade's impact on the ecosystem.
• The MINAE patrols protect endangered species from thieves who exploit them for profit.
• Birds are rehabilitated at the hacienda for about three months before being released into the wild.
• Makenna begins to feel more at home and is recognized by Ricardo as becoming a "tica," or local Costa Rican.

This quiz covers summaries for chapters 1 through 6 of 'Robo en La Noche'. It focuses on the main character Makenna, her family dynamics, and her feelings about moving to Costa Rica. Get ready to explore the key elements and themes presented in these initial chapters!