Plots
What information did Mama Elena share with Gertrudis?
Mama Elena's death
What does Tita do to cure her chapped lips?
She uses Cocoa butter as a lip balm of sorts.
What does the dog see that causes it to bark?
Mama Elena's Ghost.
Tita believes that she is pregnant with who's baby?
Pedro
Mulatto/Black
What are the two important recipes?
hot chocolate and Three Kings' Day bread
Who did ghost Mama Elena curse?
Tita's baby
Who is married to Gertrudis?
Juan
Why was Gertrudis sad after hearing about Mama Elena's death?
She wants Mama Elena to see her success
What does Tita recommend Rosaura to chew in order to avoid bad breath?
mint leaves
who gave Tita a fierce look?
Mama Elena
When Tita was recalling her childhood who does she miss the most?
Nacha
What causes her from suffering with digestive problems?
Flatulence and bad breath
What is the meaning of the Three King's Day's bread?
It reminds the good times Tita had in the past
who appeared fufilling Tita's wish?
Gertrudis
Who was furious at Gertrudis?
Chencha
What realizations does Tita have about the process of growing up?
she realized that she can't make wish for things
What is the significance of putting doll in bread?
Whoever finds the doll inside the bread can wish for anything
what is an example of serendipity?
Gertrudis
What is Gertrudis' current status or position since she left the ranch?
General