Martina the Beautiful Cockroach

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What is the main theme of 'Martina the Beautiful Cockroach'?

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The main theme is about making choices in love and the importance of self-identity.

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Who is Martina in the story?

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Martina is a beautiful cockroach who is ready to choose a husband.

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What does Martina do to test her suitors?

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Martina spills coffee on their shoes to see their reactions.

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What is the significance of Martina's age when choosing a husband?

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Martina is 21 days old, which symbolizes maturity and readiness for love.

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What does it mean to decline a proposal?

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To decline a proposal means to say no to someone's offer of marriage.

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Who is the first suitor to approach Martina?

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The first suitor to approach Martina is Federico the Parrot.

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What lesson can be learned from Martina's choices?

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The lesson is to choose a partner based on true feelings rather than appearances.

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What does spilling coffee symbolize in the story?

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Spilling coffee symbolizes testing someone's character and reactions.

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How does Martina feel about the suitors who approach her?

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Martina is not impressed and declines their proposals.

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What is the role of humor in 'Martina the Beautiful Cockroach'?

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Humor is used to lighten the story and show Martina's cleverness.

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