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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mama Elena finally gives in as they have run out of ___________ to hire.

2. Who is the groom at the wedding celebration?

3. What is Mama afraid Tita is trying to do to her as she is recuperating?

4. What does Tita put into the room with the baby to help her finally fall asleep?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Each of the sisters in this story seem to enter into vastly different lives as the story moves on.

Part 1: Compare and contrast Tita's life with Gertrudius' life.

Part 2: Compare and contrast Tita's life with Rosaura's life.

Part 3: Why do you think all of the sisters turned out so differently?

Essay Topic 2

The mother and daughter relationship in this story is one that seems to be quite complicated.

Part 1: Why do the daughters continue to bend to Mama's needs, even if they don't agree with her?

Part 2: Why wouldn't the daughters tell Mama 'no'?

Part 3: Why didn't Mama seemingly want a healthy relationship with her daughters?

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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