35 Questions
What genre of books or stories blends actual historical facts with fiction?
Historical Fiction
When did Julia Alvarez and family leave the Dominican Republic?
1960
What career did Julia Alvarez pursue after college?
Teacher
Which event happened four months after Julia Alvarez and family left the Dominican Republic?
The Mirabal sisters' murder
What is a key characteristic of Historical Fiction in terms of plot?
Could have happened in real life
What was one of the main tactics used by Trujillo to instill fear in the citizens of his country?
Kidnapping and secret interrogations
Why did Trujillo order the massacre of thousands of Haitians?
Due to his racist views against mostly black Haitians
What happened to those who were suspected of not agreeing with Trujillo's policies?
They were taken to secret locations for interrogation
Why did the Mirabal sisters set up an underground movement against Trujillo?
To overthrow the tyrant and resist his control
What role did the SIM play in Trujillo's regime?
Carrying out secret interrogations and kidnappings
What position did Rafael Trujillo hold during the rebellion against President Vasquez in 1930?
Head of the National Guard
How did Trujillo amass a large personal fortune during his dictatorship?
By stealing people’s land and taking control of businesses
How did Trujillo react when rebels overtook the capital in 1930?
Declared neutrality
What percentage of the votes did Trujillo suspiciously win in the 1930 elections?
95%
During Trujillo's rule, what did he use to ensure no opposition to his government?
Imprisoning and torturing any critics
Who faced oppression and fear during Trujillo's rule?
Citizens of Hispaniola
What happened to Trujillo in 1961?
He was assassinated
What tragic event happened to the Mirabal sisters and their driver on November 25, 1960?
They were killed in a car accident staged by Trujillo's men.
What did the public think of the so-called 'accident' involving the Mirabal sisters and their driver?
They knew it was a cover-up and not an accident.
What impact did the assassination of the Mirabal sisters have on the Dominican people?
It enraged them and fueled a movement against Trujillo.
What realization did the assassination of the Mirabal sisters bring to the Dominican people?
They understood the need to fight against tyranny.
What did Las Mariposas symbolize to the Dominican people following their tragic end?
Resistance to injustice and oppression.
Who was President of the Dominican Republic before Rafael Trujillo?
President Vasquez
Who led the rebellion against President Vasquez?
Rafael Estrella
When looking at a historical fiction text, which of the following is part of the setting?
Time & Place
What countries make up the island of Hispaniola?
Dominican Republic and Haiti
Which country did Christopher Columbus land near?
Haiti
Spain established its first successful colony in the Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo).
True
How long was the Haitian Revolution in 1791?
13 years
When did the Dominican Republic gain independence from Haiti after being under Haitian rule?
1844
Which US president sent troops to the Dominican Republic during the Cold War in 1965?
Lyndon B. Johnson
Which industry helped the Dominican Republic thrive in the 1900s?
Sugarcane industry
Who came to power in Haiti in 1957, leading to a significant political change in the country?
Francois Duvalier
What significant ruling did the Dominican Republic's highest court make in 2013 regarding citizenship?
Dominicans born to Haitian parents are entitled to citizenship
Who ruled over the unified island of Hispaniola after Haiti occupied it in 1822?
Jean-Pierre Boyer
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