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1. The novel is presented chronologically, yet from the perspective of four women.  Create a plot structure for each woman, indicating significant events personally and historically.  Remember that the climax may be different for each woman's journey.  40 POINTS (10 per woman: 2 per leg of plot diagram)

 
2. The theme of family identity and responsibility runs throughout the novel.  What distinctions do each of the following make in the role of the family?  Provide a brief example, no quotation needed, to support your position. 40 POINTS (3 per person: 1 per trait, 2 per example)
• Papá
• Dedé
• Jaimito
• Minerva
• Manolo
• Patria
• Pedrito
• María Teresa
• Leandro
• The culture as presented in the text

 
3. Compare and contrast the historical Dominican government as researched with the government as presented in the text.  Answer in terms of government structure, the perception of the government by the people, the perception of the people by the government, and the establishment of social classes.  Specific examples required for each area.  Include at least two (2) quotations - one from research and one from the text.  20 POINTS

 
4. Which cultural qualities most influenced the characters?  Which qualities affected events?  Specific examples required with quotations from the text.  Consider the point value to determine appropriate length and detail.  30 POINTS

 
5. Based on research and the events in the novel, what are guidelines for individuals and groups to affect change?  Devote equal time to the categories of individuals and groups.  Provide specific examples.  20 POINTS

 
6. A) Did Alvarez capture the spirit of the times and the sisters?  How?  Answer based on your opinion at this point.  Use specific examples.  10 POINTS
   
   B) Read the article "Remembering and Reconstructing the Mirabal Sisters."  (Article included with test or available at EBSCOhost.)  Is it a good evaluation of the novel?  What are the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments?  How does the article affect you evaluation from Part A?  40 POINTS
   
   Puleo, Gus.  "Remembering and Reconstructing the Mirabal Sisters in Julia Alvarez's In the Time of the Butterflies."  Bilingual Review.  Jan-Apr98, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p. 11.

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