Chapters 1-3
Chapters 4-6
Chapters 7-9
Chapters 9-12
Bonus questions
100

Who is the main character?

Tita

100

Who does Tita exchange glances with in the kitchen as she prepares a meal for Roberto's baptism?

Pedro

100

After Mama Elenas death what does Tita discover?

(Box with love letters) Revealing that Mama Elena had a secret lover.

100

What animals were fighting in the yard as Tita was cooking?

Chickens

100

Why wasn't Tita allowed to marry?

She was the youngest, and it's tradition for her to stay and take care of her mother

200

Who raids the ranch when Tita is upset?

Bandits

200

What advice did Tita give Pedro after he told her he should have ran away with her rather than marry Rosaura?

Not to be a coward next time he falls in love

200

How did Pedro learn that Tita is pregnant? 

Gertrudis revealed she was pregnant as he walked into the kitchen on purpose

200

What does Mama Elena hit Tita with when she was Upset? (Chapter 5)

A wooden spoon

300

In chapter 3, what gift did Pedro give Tita in secret?

A rose

300

What is John Browns house full of that intrigues Tita?

Inventions

300

What injury did Mama Elena suffer and who caused it? (Chapter 7)

The bandits broke her spine

300

This character dies at the end of the novel after eating matches lit by passion.

Tita

300

Where does Mama Elena send Pedro and Rosaura to seek better medical attention?

San Antonio

400

In which of the 3 chapters does Pedro confess his love to Tita?

2

400

After Pedro's departure, what does Tita keep as a pet?

A pidgeon

400

What helped Chencha recover from depression after returning back to the ranch?

A happy marriage

400

Who did Gertrudis ask for help when she was making the syrup?

Soldier Trevino

400

What does Tita bake while worrying about her possible pregnancy?

Kings day bread

500

In chapter 3 who does Gertrudis go with? 

Juan Alejandrez

500

Where does John ask Tita to write down her reason for not speaking?

A wall

500

What makes Rosaura comfortable sharing with Tita about her fear on her failing marriage?

She knows Tita is about to marry Mr.Brown and no longer sees her as a rival

500

What event causes Tita to question whether she should stay with Pedro or leave him forever?

Discovering she might be pregnant

500

What is the name of Dr. John Browns Grandmother who speaks to Tita at her house?

Morning Light

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