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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Pedro do for Tita later, though she shoos him away?

4. Gertrudis times the conversation so that Pedro will hear Tita ________________.

5. Who advises Tita to follow the love in her heart?

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

The moods of Tita can be followed easily as one looks at the way she cooks and then doesn't cook for a period when she is sad.

Part 1: Why doesn't Tita cook in order to make herself happy?

Part 2: Why is cooking the one thing Tita enjoys doing the most in the world?

Part 3: Why doesn't Tita want to cook once Pedro is gone?

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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