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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Tita realizes her mother is ______________ as she has to ask for help from her daughter.

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

4. If Tita does not start to behave, says Rosaura, Rosaura will ____________.

5. Who is the bride at the wedding celebration?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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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