Time of Butterflies Chapter 8 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Who frees Cuba?

The Soviet Union

Fidel, Raul, and Che (correct)

Patria, Minerva, and Maria

The United States

Where does Patria's son Pedrito want to go?

Seminary school in the capital

What does Minerva want Patria to do?

Take her six month old son Manolo

What does Patria write to the father of Nelson's school?

Not to let Nelson out of school grounds except to go home Signup and view all the answers

Where does Patria go?

Retreat for her church up in the mountains. Signup and view all the answers

What happens at the church retreat?

Fighting begins. Many explosions and bombs Signup and view all the answers

Who does Patria see die?

Stillborn, murdered son Signup and view all the answers

What is the newspaper headline for this event?

49 men and boys martyred in mountains Signup and view all the answers

How many people survived the explosion?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What does Patria become a part of?

Acción clero-cultural, a group for revolution Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Patria's newborn son?

Raul Ernesto after two Cuban revolutionary leaders Raul and Che Signup and view all the answers

What could happen to Pedrito's land?

If caught by regime could be taken away Signup and view all the answers

What does Patria's house become?

Motherhouse of the movement Signup and view all the answers

What happens with ACC?

Merges with Minerva's group Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Events and Characters

Fidel, Raul, and Che are recognized as the leaders who freed Cuba.
Patria's son, Pedrito, aspires to attend seminary school located in the capital.
Minerva urges Patria to take her infant son, Manolo, with her.

Actions and Communications

Patria communicates with Nelson's school, instructing them not to release him from the school premises except to return home.
Patria retreats to a church facility in the mountains, equipped with a cell that includes a cot, crucifix, and a fountain of holy water.

Retreat and Conflict

During the church retreat, intense fighting erupts, marked by explosions and the use of bombs.
Patria experiences profound loss as she witnesses the death of her stillborn son, a tragic event compounded by the violence surrounding her.

Significant Headlines and Survival

A newspaper headline reports the martyrdom of 49 men and boys in the mountains, highlighting the brutal conflict.
Only four individuals survive the explosion that occurs during these violent times.

Revolutionary Involvement

Patria joins Acciòn clero-cultural, a group dedicated to the revolutionary cause.
She names her newborn son Raul Ernesto, honoring two pivotal Cuban revolutionary figures, Raul and Che.

Land and Property Concerns

There are implications for Pedrito's land, which could be confiscated by the regime if he is caught.
Patria’s home transforms into the motherhouse for the revolutionary movement.

Alliances and Mergers

The ACC (Acciòn clero-cultural) eventually merges with Minerva's group, strengthening their collective revolutionary efforts.

Description

Explore key terms and events from Chapter 8 of 'The Time of the Butterflies'. This quiz will help you understand significant characters and their motivations in the narrative. Perfect for students looking to deepen their comprehension of this impactful chapter.