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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tita give to her Mama in order to help her heal?

2. Why can Rosaura not take care of her child right now?

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

4. What is Gertrudis' new position in her life?

5. Who has written a letter to Tita, thanking her for the clothes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Magical realism is one of the literary decides the author uses in this story, often with beautiful results in the narrative.

Part 1: Define the idea of magical realism.

Part 2: Why do you think the author chooses magical realism over typical storytelling?

Part 3: How does magical realism strengthen the story? How does it weaken it?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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