In The Time Of The Butterflies
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"The others wanted to go ahead and write the damn letter. But I was against it. Thank Trujill for punishing us!... People look to us to be an example, we've got a responsbility!"p. 89
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Dede
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Patria
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Minerva
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Mate
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About This Quiz
This quiz focuses on 'In the Time of the Butterflies' by Julia Alvarez, assessing comprehension and interpretation of key characters and themes. It evaluates understanding of the Mirabal sisters' roles and personal reflections within the historical context of Trujillo's dictatorship.
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"I argue with myself. What's more important, romance or revolution. But a little voice kept saying, Both, both, I want both. Back and forth my mind went, weaving a yes by night and unraveleing by day to a no."
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Minerva
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Mate
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Dede
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Patria
Correct Answer
A. MinervaExplanation
The given passage suggests that the speaker is torn between two conflicting ideas - romance and revolution. They argue with themselves about which one is more important. However, a little voice inside them insists that they want both. The speaker's mind goes back and forth, oscillating between saying yes to both ideas at night and unraveling the notion during the day. Based on this information, it can be inferred that the speaker who is experiencing this internal struggle is Minerva.Rate this question:
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"Coming down that mountain, I was a changed woman. I may have worn the same sweet face, but now I was carrying not just my child but that dead boy as well. My stillborn of thirteen years ago. My murdered son of a few hours ago."
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Dede
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Minerva
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Mate
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Patria
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"May the limitations of love not cast a spell on the serious ambitions of my mind." P. 86
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Dede
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Minerva
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Patria
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Mate
Correct Answer
A. MinervaExplanation
The correct answer is Minerva. In the given quote, the speaker expresses a concern about the limitations of love affecting their serious ambitions. Among the options provided, Minerva is the most likely character to have such serious ambitions. Throughout the novel "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez, Minerva is depicted as the most determined and ambitious sister, actively involved in the resistance against the Trujillo dictatorship in the Dominican Republic. Therefore, it is reasonable to infer that the quote reflects Minerva's perspective and concerns.Rate this question:
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"Tears came to my eyes. Something big and powerful spread its wings inside me. Courage, I told myself. And this time, I felt it." pg. 283
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Dede
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Mate
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Minerva
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Patria
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"I didn't know what us he was talking about, but I knew right then and there, I wanted to be a part of whatever he was." pg. 142
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Minerva
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Mate
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Dede
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Patria
Correct Answer
A. MateExplanation
The speaker in the given quote is expressing their desire to be a part of whatever the person they are referring to is involved in. The speaker doesn't understand what the person is talking about, but their enthusiasm and interest in being a part of it is evident. The word "mate" refers to a friend or companion, and in this context, it suggests that the speaker wants to be friends or closely associated with this person.Rate this question:
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"There were many many happy years. I remember those. I try anyhow. I tell myself, ______, concentrate on the positive!" (7).
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Mate
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Minerva
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Patria
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Dede
Correct Answer
A. DedeExplanation
The correct answer is Dede. The passage suggests that the speaker is reminiscing about happy years and trying to focus on the positive. The name "Dede" is likely mentioned as a way to encourage the speaker to remember the good times and stay positive.Rate this question:
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"And I count them all twice before I realize, it is me, ______, it's me the one who survived to tell the story" (321).
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Minerva
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Dede
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Patria
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Mate
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A. DedeExplanation
The given quote suggests that the speaker is counting individuals and realizes that they are the one who survived to tell the story. Among the options provided, Dede is the most likely candidate as the answer because the quote does not mention any other character's name and Dede is one of the sisters in the novel "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez.Rate this question:
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"She's always telling me to stand up for myself, but I guess she didn't figure i'd stand up to her?"(38)
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Dede
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Mate
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Minerva
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Patria
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A. MateExplanation
The given quote suggests that the speaker's friend or acquaintance, whom they refer to as "she," often encourages them to assert themselves and be confident. However, the speaker implies that this person did not anticipate that the speaker would assert themselves against her. The correct answer, "Mate," is likely the name of the person being referred to in the quote.Rate this question:
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"One morning, she found me changing Dede's wet diaper, but what was funny was that I hadn't wanted to disturb Mama for a clean one, so I had taken off mine to put on my baby sister" (page 44).
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Dede
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Minerva
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Patria
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Mate
Correct Answer
A. PatriaExplanation
The given passage mentions the narrator changing Dede's wet diaper. The narrator didn't want to disturb Mama for a clean diaper, so they decided to use their own diaper for their baby sister. This suggests that the narrator is taking care of their younger sibling and is willing to make sacrifices for their well-being. The name "Patria" is mentioned in the answer choices, so it can be inferred that Patria is the correct answer as the passage implies a caring and responsible nature towards family.Rate this question:
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"Come on inside now... I have something to talk to you about. He thught I meant him, but I was looking around the whole group "come on"... They looked for one to other, and something in my voice let them know I was with them." pg.165
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Dede
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Minerva
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Patria
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Mate
Correct Answer
A. PatriaExplanation
The given passage suggests that the speaker is addressing a group of people and inviting them inside for a conversation. The speaker mentions that someone in the group, possibly the person referred to as "he," mistakenly thought that the invitation was directed specifically at him. However, the speaker clarifies that they were actually addressing the entire group and that something in their voice conveyed a sense of unity and solidarity with the group. The correct answer, Patria, is one of the four individuals mentioned in the passage and could be the person who initially misunderstood the speaker's intentions.Rate this question:
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"So, if there really is no chance i'll be out soon, than I want to realise this poor creature from the life it might be born to."(240)
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Minerva
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Dede
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Mate
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Patria
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A. MateExplanation
The given quote suggests that the speaker wants to release a poor creature from a potentially difficult life if there is no possibility of their own release. Out of the options given, Mate seems to be the most likely answer as it is a common name and could refer to someone who the speaker is close to and cares about. This person, referred to as "mate," may be the one the speaker wants to release the creature for.Rate this question:
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"And she knew right then and there, her knees shaking, her breath coming short, that she could not go through with this business. Jaimito was just an excuse. She was afraid, plain and simple, just as she had been afraid to face her powerful feelings for Lio" (184).
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Minerva
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Dede
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Mate
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Patria
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A. DedeExplanation
The given passage suggests that the speaker, who is not explicitly mentioned, is having doubts about going through with a certain business. The mention of Jaimito being just an excuse implies that the speaker may have been using Jaimito as a justification for not going through with the business. The speaker admits to being afraid, which parallels her previous fear of acknowledging her strong feelings for Lio. Therefore, the correct answer, Dede, may be the speaker who is reflecting on her fears and doubts.Rate this question:
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"I dont owe you a thing" I said, my voice was as sure and commanding as his. "You've lost my respect." p. 122
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Minerva
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Mate
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Dede
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Patria
Correct Answer
A. MinervaExplanation
The given excerpt suggests that the speaker is asserting their independence and refusal to be indebted to someone. They confidently state that the person in question has lost their respect. This response indicates that the speaker is Minerva, as she is known for her strong-willed and defiant nature.Rate this question:
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"Things had gotten so bad, even people like me who didn't want anything to do with politics were thinking about it all the time." (page 149).
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Minerva
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Dede
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Patria
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Mate
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A. PatriaExplanation
The given quote suggests that the situation has become extremely difficult and unbearable. It implies that even individuals who were previously uninterested in politics are now constantly thinking about it. This indicates that the political situation has become so dire that it has captured the attention and concern of everyone, including the narrator. Therefore, the correct answer, Patria, is likely a character who has been affected by the deteriorating political conditions.Rate this question:
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“After finding out from the husbands in prison that they are going to be killed by the guards, she says, 'We cannot give up,' I kept saying. They marveled at my self-control and so did I. But now in my life i should have known. Adversity was like a key in the lock for me. As I began to work to get our men out of prison, it was the old ________ I set free."p. 261
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Minerva
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Patria
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Dede
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Mate
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A. MinervaExplanation
The correct answer is Minerva. The passage mentions that the narrator, who is a female, is determined and does not give up in the face of adversity. The clue is given when she says, "Adversity was like a key in the lock for me." This suggests that she is the one who takes action and works to free the men from prison. Among the given options, Minerva is the only female character mentioned, making her the most likely answer.Rate this question:
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"Like Dede, I just didn't have the nerves for revolution, but unlike her, I didn't have the excuse of a bossy husband"(240)
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Mate
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Patria
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Dede
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Minerva
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A. MateExplanation
The correct answer is Mate. The passage states that the narrator, unlike Dede, did not have the excuse of a bossy husband for not having the nerves for revolution. This implies that Mate, who is Dede's husband, is bossy and may have hindered Dede's involvement in the revolution. Therefore, Mate is the correct answer based on the information provided.Rate this question:
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"What matters is the quality of a person. What someone is inside themselves." pg. 230
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Minerva
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Patria
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Mate
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Dede
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A. MateExplanation
The given quote emphasizes that what truly matters in a person is their inner qualities and character. It suggests that external appearances or superficial traits are not as important as the essence of who a person is. This aligns with the idea that true worth and value come from within, rather than from external factors such as social status or physical appearance. The correct answer, "Mate," is likely a character who exemplifies these inner qualities and is valued for their character rather than external attributes.Rate this question:
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"A chill goes through her, for she feels it in her bones, the future is now beginning. By the time it is over, it will be the past, and _______ doesn't want to be the only one left to tell their story." (10)
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Mate
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Patria
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Minerva
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Dede
Correct Answer
A. DedeExplanation
The given passage suggests that the future is starting and by the time it ends, it will become the past. The speaker, who is feeling a chill, does not want to be the only one left to tell their story. Based on this context, it can be inferred that the correct answer, Dede, is the person who does not want to be the only one left to tell their story.Rate this question:
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"I was so sorry to disappoint her, and yet I felt there was nothing to apologize for. At last my spirit was descending into flesh, and there was more,not less of me to praise god. It tingled in my feet, warmed my hands an legs flared in my gut. Yes i confessed at last I have heard" pg.49
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Dede
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I cried all the way down that mountain. I looked out the spider-webbed window of that bullet-riddled car at brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, one and all, my human family. Then I tried looking up at our Father, but I couldn't see His Face for the dark smoke hiding the tops of those mountains.
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Minerva
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Patria
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Dede
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Mate
Correct Answer
A. PatriaExplanation
The given passage mentions four names: Minerva, Patria, Dede, and Mate. The question asks for the correct answer among these names. The correct answer is "Patria" because it is the only name mentioned in the passage that matches one of the options given. The passage does not provide any further information or context to determine the significance or relevance of the names.Rate this question:
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"I made myself pray so I wouldn't cry. But my prayers sounded more like I was trying to pick a fight."
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Patria
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Mate
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Dede
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Minerva
Correct Answer
A. PatriaExplanation
The given passage suggests that the speaker is in a state of emotional distress and is using prayer as a means to cope with their feelings. However, instead of finding solace or peace in their prayers, the speaker's words come across as confrontational or aggressive. The use of the phrase "pick a fight" implies that the speaker's prayers are filled with anger or frustration. This explanation aligns with the character of Patria, who is known for her strong religious beliefs and her ability to express her emotions passionately.Rate this question:
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"The captain held on my hand too long, but this time I didn't pull away. I was no longer his victim, I could see that. I might have lost everything, but my spirit burned bright. Now that it shined on him, this poor blind moth couldn't resist my light."
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Dede
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Patria
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Minerva
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Mae
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