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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is silk mentioned at the beginning of the book?

2. What did Dede’s father predict about her future?

3. What is Lina’s distinction in the school?

4. How are Dede and Jaimito related?

5. Who does Minerva marry?What does Minerva name her first child?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Lina?

2. How does Mercedes feel about her husband’s affairs?

3. What is the most shocking thing Minerva learns in her schooling?

4. What is the political climate in the Dominican Republic at the time of this book?

5. Why is Enrique arrested?

6. What takes away Patria’s faith?

7. How did Dede feel about Lio when they met?

8. What is Dede doing at the beginning of the book?

9. What significance does the word ‘Mariposa’ have on this book?

10. What happens between Minerva and Trujillo at the dance party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This play is a historical fiction novel. What does this mean, and how does this plot fit into this unique genre?

Essay Topic 2

Dede has an interesting role in this book. What is this role, and how does she accomplish it?

Essay Topic 3

Sinita opens Minerva’s eyes to some important things while in school. What are these realizations, and how are they brought about?

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