Gertrudis
Who does Gertrudis tell Tita to tell about the pregnancy?
Pedro
What happens to Tita's body once mama's ghost disappears while Pedro is below Tita's window?
Her menstrual violently flows out.
How does Pedro respond to finding out about the pregnancy?
Happy and thankful; "..having a child with you is the best stroke of luck.." (193)
What is Gertrudis's favorite desert?
Cream Fritters
What does Tita have to do to get rid of her mother?
Yell at her
What was Pedro's attempt at a romantic gesture?
Singing outside Tita's window
What does Gertrudis worry about more than Tita crying?
The fitters on the burner
How did Tita respond when Pedro sang to her?
Mad because she did not want Rosaura to find out about their affair.
How did Pedro catch on fire?
"The little light ... began to spin feverishly. It went through the window and shot out onto the patio, like a firecracker out of control." (200).
Why did Trevino so violently murder the man who killed his mistress?
Trevino's mom and sister were raped by a man with the same birthmark.
What does Tita decide she has to do when John returns to the ranch?
call off the engagement
What does Pedro suggest him and Tita do when he finds out about the preganancy?
Run away
What does Gertrudis do to help Pedro during the accident?
She tears her skirt to wrap around Pedro.
What did Tita ask for Chencha to fetch from the kicthen to help heal Pedro?
egg whites beaten with oil and raw potatoes
What is Pedro compared to when he is on fire?
a human torch (200)