Mexican Gothic

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Introduction

Before Reading

Reading Context

During Reading

Reading Questions & Paired Texts

Answer Key

After Reading

Discussion/Analysis Prompt

Activities

Essay Questions

Exam Questions

Exam Answer Key

Multiple Choice

1. A (Various chapters)

2. C (Various chapters)

3. C (Chapter 27)

4. B (Chapter 1)

5. A (Chapter 3)

6. D (Various chapters)

7. C (Chapter 2)

8. A (Various chapters)

9. D (Various chapters)

10. A (Chapter 1)

11. B (Chapter 6)

12. A (Chapter 11)

13. C (Chapter 17)

14. A (Chapter 19)

Long Answer

1. By placing part of Ruth’s journal in a book of poetry for Noemí to discover, Catalina reveals that she is aware of what is going on in the house, but knows she’s being watched. (Various chapters)

2. Howard believes that “hybrids” are more beautiful than their parents. (Various chapters)