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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, December, Chiles in Walnut Sauce.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does John ask Tita to do for him in order to help him understand why she doesn't speak?
(a) Sing
(b) Cook
(c) Write on the wall
(d) Talk

2. What is the youngest daughter supposed to do when her Mama gets older?
(a) Build her a separate house
(b) Take care of her
(c) Move out
(d) Read to her

3. What has been severely depleted by the troops that were staying at the ranch?
(a) The garden
(b) Pantry
(c) Water
(d) Tita

4. Tita tells Pedro that the next time he falls in love, he should sprout some _____________.
(a) Courage
(b) Guts
(c) Honesty
(d) Wings

5. Who besides Tita can see Mama's ghost in the corner of the room?
(a) Rosaura
(b) John
(c) The dog
(d) Pedro

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tita refuse to do as she is in such deep grief?

2. Who was able to stave off the rebels from the house?

3. Who has written a letter to Tita, thanking her for the clothes?

4. How is Pedro feeling about the presence of John at the dinner table?

5. What does Pedro beg Tita not to do as he is being carried away for treatment?

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