LWFC Chapter 2 Questions

Questions and Answers

Why does Mama Elena place Tita in charge of the wedding preparations?

To quash any sense of rebellion on Tita's part and to exact absolute obedience from her.

Why wouldn't the batter of Rosaura's cake thicken?

Because Tita has cried in it.

What causes a temporary blindness in Tita?

Seeing Rosaura's white wedding sheet.

What prevented Nacha from marrying when she was a young woman?

The mama of Mama Elena had forbidden Nacha to marry her fiancé. Signup and view all the answers

How does Tita manage to keep a pleasant expression on her face during the wedding of Rosaura and Pedro?

She thinks of times she has outperformed boys in feats of derring-do. Signup and view all the answers

What does Pedro tell Tita when he hugs her after the wedding?

That he really loves her (Tita) and only married Rosaura to be near her. Signup and view all the answers

What immediate effect does eating the cake have on the wedding guests?

The guests are immediately flooded by a great wave of longing over lost loves. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Rosaura's wedding dress at the end of the chapter?

It is covered in vomit from sick guests. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mama Elena beat Tita the most severely in her life after Rosaura's wedding?

Mama Elena thinks Tita deliberately added an emetic into the cake. Signup and view all the answers

Why can't Nacha testify to Tita's innocence - that she had not put poison in the cake?

Nacha is dead. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mama Elena and Tita

Mama Elena assigns Tita the responsibility of wedding planning to suppress any rebellious feelings and enforce obedience.

Rosaura's Cake

The batter for Rosaura's cake fails to thicken due to Tita's tears, which infuse it with her emotional turmoil.

Tita's Blindness

Tita experiences temporary blindness triggered by the sight of Rosaura's wedding sheet, symbolizing her heartbreak.

Nacha's Past

Nacha was unable to marry in her youth because Mama Elena's mother prohibited the union with her fiancé.

Tita's Disguise of Emotions

During Rosaura and Pedro's wedding, Tita maintains a pleasant façade by recalling moments where she excelled in courageous feats.

Pedro's Confession

After the wedding, Pedro confides in Tita that his love for her is genuine and he married Rosaura solely to remain close to Tita.

Cake's Impact on Guests

The wedding cake causes guests to experience intense feelings of nostalgia and longing for lost love upon consumption.

Wedding Dress Incident

Rosaura's wedding dress ends up soiled with vomit from guests who are overwhelmed by the cake's effects.

Tita's Punishment

Mama Elena administers a harsh punishment to Tita, believing she intentionally sabotaged the wedding cake by adding poison.

Nacha's Silence

Nacha cannot testify to Tita's innocence regarding the cake's ingredients because she has passed away.

Description

Test your understanding of Chapter 2 from 'Like Water for Chocolate'. This quiz includes key questions that explore the characters' motivations and the symbolic meanings behind the events. Perfect for students looking to deepen their analysis of the text.