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Who is Morning Light?
a native american woman who was taken from her tribe by Dr. Brown's grandfather; their spiritual healer/doctor
How did Morning Light heal Dr. Brown's grandfather in an untraditional way that was the only way that worked?
Using herbs/signing healing hymns; traditional native practices
Why is Tita fascinated with her hands?
She realizes they are for her own use and purpose now instead of Mama Elena's
What was the main ingredient that reacted with oxygen in the match recipe?
Phosphorus/potassium nitrate
When Tita first encountered Morning Light, who did she remind her of?
Nacha
What is the place that both Dr. Brown and Morning Light feel most comfortable within the home?
The laboratory.
What was Dr. Brown's inspiration for his work and experiments?
To be able to scientifically explain the "miracles" Morning Light had performed and cure/heal the way he saw her do.
How did Dr. Brown justify his match theory (that there are matches inside everyone)?
Our bodies have all the ingredients to produce phosphorus
What did Tita do all day to keep her busy once she was free from Mama Elena's tasks?
Crochet a blanket
What is Tita reminded of when Dr. Brown takes her hand into the laboratory?
The sensation she felt with Pedro.
What did calling Morning Light "Kikapu" and her not being insulted by it point out about the Brown family?
They took no time and had no interest in understanding her culture/origins.
After being told the analogy of matches living inside each person, what was Tita afraid of?
That her matches could/would never be lit again.