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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Rosaura after she ate supper one night?

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

3. Who tells Tita he/she does not approve of her marrying John?

4. What is Pedro's reaction to the news Gertrudis forces him to hear from Tita?

5. What has been severely depleted by the troops that were staying at the ranch?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It's interesting to watch the story unfold as the reader sees a group of strong women dominating the narrative. This is much different from the typical stories most of us are told.

Part 1: Why do you think the women of the family in this story are so strong? What might the reason be?

Part 2: In what ways are the women of the story strong? How do each of the family members - Mama, Tita, Gertrudius, and Rosaura each demonstrate their strength?

Part 3: How might the story have been different had the characters not been as strong?

Essay Topic 2

John's position as a doctor seems to not only be his title in the story, but also his role in Tita's life.

Part 1: Why does John decide that he wants to be with Tita?

Part 2: Why does John stand back when Tita decides she wants to be with Pedro?

Part 3: Do you think Tita should have married John? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The ending of the story seems to be confusing for those who read this book. After all, it seems like the characters die and nothing is left but ashes.

Part 1: How do you interpret the ending of the story?

Part 2: What are some other meanings the author might have had for the ending of the book?

Part 3: Does this ending seem suitable to Tita and Pedro? Why or why not?

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