Questions and Answers
What does Odelia tell her sisters at the beginning of chapter 8?
There is a newspaper with their picture on the front saying 'missing'.
What does Juanita do with the hat that she got?
She throws it out the window.
Who are the two people who are considered persons of interest during the investigation?
The sisters' mom and dad.
What do the sisters decide would be the best plan and where do they think they should drive?
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What happens to the car while the sisters are driving?
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What do the sisters decide to do after the car breaks down?
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What do the sisters hear after they are walking for a while?
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How does the woman help the sisters?
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What is the woman's name that helps the sisters?
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What do the reporters find that gives clues as to where the sisters are?
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Why does Odelia think that something is wrong with their situation and with Cecilia?
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At the end of chapter 8, who does Odelia call out for?
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I'd dress you up like pretty little China dolls.
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Windows reflecting the daylight on every side, making it glitter and shine majestically. This is an example of what literary device?
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We'd made pigs of ourselves. This is an example of what literary device?
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What character traits does Odelia show when she buys all the newspapers to stop the family from reading them?
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What character traits does Cecilia show when she welcomes the sisters in?
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What character traits does Pita show when she has to stop often during the journey to rest?
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What character traits does Juanita show when she throws the hat out the window?
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Study Notes
Chapter 8 Summary of "Summer of the Mariposas"
- Odelia informs her sisters of a newspaper featuring their "missing" photo on the front page.
- Juanita disposes of the hat she received by throwing it out of the window during their journey.
- The sisters' parents are identified as persons of interest in the investigation regarding their disappearance.
- The sisters decide to travel to their grandma's house to make a phone call to their mother for assistance.
- While driving, the sisters' car unexpectedly breaks down, leaving them stranded.
- Following the breakdown, they opt to continue on foot to reach their grandmother’s home.
- As they walk, the sisters hear someone singing, prompting them to investigate the source of the sound.
- A woman named Cecilia helps the sisters by providing them with food and lemonade during their journey.
- Cecilia's assistance raises suspicion for Odelia, who worries that something is amiss since Cecilia never suggests they leave.
- The sisters' broken-down car and Juanita's thrown-away hat are discovered by reporters, offering clues about their whereabouts.
- At the conclusion of the chapter, Odelia calls out for La Llorona, reflecting her growing concern and fear.
Literary Devices
- The phrase "I'd dress you up like pretty little China dolls" is a simile, comparing the sisters to delicate dolls to emphasize their vulnerability.
- The description of "windows reflecting the daylight on every side, making it glitter and shine majestically" exemplifies visual imagery, creating a vivid scene.
- The expression "we'd made pigs of ourselves" serves as a metaphor, illustrating the sisters' indulgent behavior in a relatable manner.
Character Traits
- Odelia demonstrates cleverness and sneakiness by buying all the newspapers to prevent her family from reading about them.
- Cecilia displays traits of hospitality and caring by warmly welcoming the sisters into her home.
- Pita reveals herself as immature and unprepared, needing frequent breaks during their walking journey.
- Juanita is shown to be careless and ungrateful, exemplified by her impulsive action of discarding the hat.
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