Group One Chapter Nine: Dede says, It was as if the three fates were approaching their scissors poised

to snip the knot that was keeping Dedes life from falling apart (Alvarez 175). 1. Discuss the use of figurative language in the above quote. 2. In what ways did Dedes life begin to unravel in this chapter? Site specific evidence and page numbers. a. In terms of her marriage to Jaimito? b. Her relationship with her sisters? c. Her confidence and view of herself? Chapter Ten I dont know how it happened that my cross became bearable. We have a saying around here, the humpback never gets tired carrying his burden on his back (Alvarez 200). a. What burden is Patria referring to? b. How does religion play a role in helping her deal with her burden in this chapter? Cite three specific examples from the text. There are many acts of kindness and selfless actions in this chapter. Discuss how each of the below characters acts selflessly in this chapter. What are they willing to sacrifice to help another character? What is at stake? a. Don Bernardo b. Patria c. Mama d. Margarita Group Two Chapter Nine She was afraid plain and simple, just as she had been afraid to face her powerful feelings for Lio. Instead she had married Jaimito, although she knew she did not love him enough (Alvarez 184) a. Discuss the meaning of this quote. b. What does this reveal about Dedes personality/character? Provide evidence. c. Your thoughts? Whether she joined the underground or not, her fate was bound up with the fates of her sisters. She would suffer whatever they suffered. If they died she would not want to go on living without them (Alvarez 193). a. What does this quote mean? b. Discuss the meaning of the quote in relation to what you know and may learn about Dede. c. Your thoughts? Chapter Ten a. Who is Pena? b. Why does Patria get dressed nice every time he visits? c. What does Patria mean when she says, He was both, and devil, like the rest of us (Alvarez 219). Do you agree with this statement? d. What does he arrange for Patria at the end of the chapter? Chapter Nine Group Three

What do Dedes sisters request of her on pages 177180? a. What is her initial plan on page 180? b. Why does she change her mind? The roundup started by the end of the following week (Alvarez 190). a. Who is taken by the SIM in this chapter? b. Describe how each character was taken and why? c. How does Minerva, Patria, DeDe and Mama react when they learn who has been taken? Chapter Ten The past was rushing down that long corridor towards me, a flood of memories, sweeping me back as I struggled to keep up with the little official (Alvarez 224). a. What past memories is Patria referring too? b. What does she fear will happen with El Jefe? c. What does El Jefe do at the end of the chapter? d. Why is it important to mention the photos that appear in El Caribe (Alvarez 226) ?

Questions For Mondays "Jigsaw Activity- Based on Reading of Chapter 9-10 Instructions: Please respond to your assigned questions. All of your questions must have evidence from the text and you should cite specific pages/quotes from the text. You will be responsible for discussing your responses with your classmates.

Group One: 10F 1. 2. 3. 4. Sarah Cohen Eddy Etti Ezra

Group One: 10G 1. 2. 3. 4. Terry Lillian Donna Irving

Group Two: 10F 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Raymond Jack Alan Gail David

Group Two: 10G 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Tanya Amy Norma Harry Amieal

Group Three: 10F 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Sammy Isaac Joyce Soly Joey

Group Three: 10G 1. 2. 3. 4. Emily Joe Solomon Francine