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What genre of books or stories blends actual historical facts with fiction?
What genre of books or stories blends actual historical facts with fiction?
- Romance
- Fantasy
- Science Fiction
- Historical Fiction (correct)
When did Julia Alvarez and family leave the Dominican Republic?
When did Julia Alvarez and family leave the Dominican Republic?
- 1963
- 1960 (correct)
- 1957
- 1970
What career did Julia Alvarez pursue after college?
What career did Julia Alvarez pursue after college?
- Lawyer
- Teacher (correct)
- Doctor
- Journalist
Which event happened four months after Julia Alvarez and family left the Dominican Republic?
Which event happened four months after Julia Alvarez and family left the Dominican Republic?
What is a key characteristic of Historical Fiction in terms of plot?
What is a key characteristic of Historical Fiction in terms of plot?
What was one of the main tactics used by Trujillo to instill fear in the citizens of his country?
What was one of the main tactics used by Trujillo to instill fear in the citizens of his country?
Why did Trujillo order the massacre of thousands of Haitians?
Why did Trujillo order the massacre of thousands of Haitians?
What happened to those who were suspected of not agreeing with Trujillo's policies?
What happened to those who were suspected of not agreeing with Trujillo's policies?
Why did the Mirabal sisters set up an underground movement against Trujillo?
Why did the Mirabal sisters set up an underground movement against Trujillo?
What role did the SIM play in Trujillo's regime?
What role did the SIM play in Trujillo's regime?
What position did Rafael Trujillo hold during the rebellion against President Vasquez in 1930?
What position did Rafael Trujillo hold during the rebellion against President Vasquez in 1930?
How did Trujillo amass a large personal fortune during his dictatorship?
How did Trujillo amass a large personal fortune during his dictatorship?
How did Trujillo react when rebels overtook the capital in 1930?
How did Trujillo react when rebels overtook the capital in 1930?
What percentage of the votes did Trujillo suspiciously win in the 1930 elections?
What percentage of the votes did Trujillo suspiciously win in the 1930 elections?
During Trujillo's rule, what did he use to ensure no opposition to his government?
During Trujillo's rule, what did he use to ensure no opposition to his government?
Who faced oppression and fear during Trujillo's rule?
Who faced oppression and fear during Trujillo's rule?
What happened to Trujillo in 1961?
What happened to Trujillo in 1961?
What tragic event happened to the Mirabal sisters and their driver on November 25, 1960?
What tragic event happened to the Mirabal sisters and their driver on November 25, 1960?
What did the public think of the so-called 'accident' involving the Mirabal sisters and their driver?
What did the public think of the so-called 'accident' involving the Mirabal sisters and their driver?
What impact did the assassination of the Mirabal sisters have on the Dominican people?
What impact did the assassination of the Mirabal sisters have on the Dominican people?
What realization did the assassination of the Mirabal sisters bring to the Dominican people?
What realization did the assassination of the Mirabal sisters bring to the Dominican people?
What did Las Mariposas symbolize to the Dominican people following their tragic end?
What did Las Mariposas symbolize to the Dominican people following their tragic end?
Who was President of the Dominican Republic before Rafael Trujillo?
Who was President of the Dominican Republic before Rafael Trujillo?
Who led the rebellion against President Vasquez?
Who led the rebellion against President Vasquez?
When looking at a historical fiction text, which of the following is part of the setting?
When looking at a historical fiction text, which of the following is part of the setting?
What countries make up the island of Hispaniola?
What countries make up the island of Hispaniola?
Which country did Christopher Columbus land near?
Which country did Christopher Columbus land near?
Spain established its first successful colony in the Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo).
Spain established its first successful colony in the Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo).
How long was the Haitian Revolution in 1791?
How long was the Haitian Revolution in 1791?
When did the Dominican Republic gain independence from Haiti after being under Haitian rule?
When did the Dominican Republic gain independence from Haiti after being under Haitian rule?
Which US president sent troops to the Dominican Republic during the Cold War in 1965?
Which US president sent troops to the Dominican Republic during the Cold War in 1965?
Which industry helped the Dominican Republic thrive in the 1900s?
Which industry helped the Dominican Republic thrive in the 1900s?
Who came to power in Haiti in 1957, leading to a significant political change in the country?
Who came to power in Haiti in 1957, leading to a significant political change in the country?
What significant ruling did the Dominican Republic's highest court make in 2013 regarding citizenship?
What significant ruling did the Dominican Republic's highest court make in 2013 regarding citizenship?
Who ruled over the unified island of Hispaniola after Haiti occupied it in 1822?
Who ruled over the unified island of Hispaniola after Haiti occupied it in 1822?
