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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the groom at the wedding celebration?

2. Tita tells Pedro that the next time he falls in love, he should sprout some _____________.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It seems to be the ritual of the food preparation that reaches the core of Tita.

Part 1: In what ways is Tita a better person when she cooks rather than when she is not cooking?

Part 2: Describe some of the rituals that Tita employs when she cooks for the others.

Part 3: Why does Tita need to have the ritual of cooking in her life? What does it provide for her?

Essay Topic 2

Communication happens in a variety of ways in this story - sometimes through cooking, other times through words, etc.

Part 1: What is the importance of communication in this story? What does it do for the characters?

Part 2: Which type of communication do you think is the strongest form? Why?

Part 3: With all of the different forms of communication, what kinds of problems could result for the characters?

Essay Topic 3

The metaphor of the matches is one that seems to fit Tita perfectly, as told to her by John.

Part 1: Describe the metaphor of the matches as John explains it to Tita.

Part 2: Why are matches a good way to describe the innermost feelings and emotions of a person?

Part 3: What other item might make a good metaphor for internal happiness. Why did you choose this item?

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