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

Short Answer Questions

1. Chechna decides to tell Mama that she found Tita as a _________ and that has made Tita worry about her worth.

2. Tita is cooking in the kitchen because John is coming over that night to ask her what?

3. John is grateful to ____________ for healing Tita, as he has been unsuccessful.

4. What does Pedro tell Tita he wants for their life together, which makes her cry?

5. Who does Gertrudis come home with when she arrives back at the ranch?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of love is one that comes in and out of the novel, with Tita's heart breaking over losing her love, but then her heart heals as she grows stronger.

Part 1: Why do you think Tita did not put up more of a fight to be with Pedro?

Part 2: Why didn't Rosaura argue against marrying Pedro?

Part 3: What do you think the author is saying about love and about true love when she tells this story?

Essay Topic 2

The idea of taking care of others seems to come up quite often in this story, with many characters relying on other characters, as well as characters being the nurturers.

Part 1: How does this story define the idea of nurturing? Does this definition seem to be realistic?

Part 2: Why does Tita feel so strongly about Rosaura's son? Why is she so attentive to him?

Part 3: Do you think nurturing can ever go too far? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

One of the main themes within Like Water for Chocolate is the theme of duty and responsibility. Many characters feel they have certain obligations to others and they act accordingly.

Part 1: What are some of the obligations Tita has to others in this book? Cite specific examples of at least three obligations.

Part 2: Why does Mama believe others should be responsible for taking care of her?

Part 3: How do characters demonstrate their duty and their responsibility to others? How is this harmful?

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