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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the end, Rosaura says that Tita cannot ______________ anymore, which causes Tita much grief.

3. Where has Pedro been waiting for Tita every night since their passionate encounter?

4. Who does Chechna return to the ranch with?

5. Who is traveling with John in order to meet Tita as well?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Mama seems to put Pedro and Tita into a position where they will always experience sexual and emotional tension.

Part 1: Why do you think Mama doesn't want Tita to be with Pedro, aside from her given excuse?

Part 2: Why do you think Mama puts Tita and Pedro together so often anyway, even though she knows how they feel about each other?

Part 3: Do you think mama perhaps wants the two to be together? Why or why not?

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