The House on Mango Street Flashcard 2

Front

How do Carlos and Kiki behave outside the house?

Back

They act like they don’t know their sisters.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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Front

What do Esperanza and Nenny find at Gil’s furniture store?

Back

A music box.

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Front

Why does Cathy say her family is moving away?

Back

The neighborhood is becoming undesirable.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Why does Esperanza want to change her name?

Back

She dislikes how people mispronounce it and its meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does Esperanza mean when she describes herself as a 'red balloon tied to an anchor'?

Back

It symbolizes her feeling of being held back and her desire for freedom.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the significance of the music box in the story?

Back

It represents Esperanza's dreams and the beauty she seeks in life.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does Esperanza's view of her name reflect her identity?

Back

Her name represents her cultural heritage, but she feels it doesn't fit her personality.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What role does family play in Esperanza's life?

Back

Family dynamics influence her sense of belonging and identity.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What does Cathy’s character reveal about social class in the neighborhood?

Back

Cathy's desire to move reflects the impact of social class on community relationships.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does the setting of Mango Street influence the characters?

Back

The neighborhood shapes their experiences, aspirations, and challenges.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2