The House on Mango Street

Front

Why does Marin live with Louie's family?

Back

Her family is in Puerto Rico.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

In the chapter, 'Alicia Who Sees Mice,' which of Alicia's family members has died?

Back

Mother.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What does Darius say the fat cloud looks like?

Back

God.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Who is Esperanza named after?

Back

Her Great Grandmother.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

How does Esperanza feel about her family's home on Mango Street?

Back

She is disappointed by the house and ashamed of it.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

What is the significance of the house on Mango Street in Esperanza's life?

Back

It represents her family's struggles and her own aspirations.

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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

Front

What does Esperanza want to achieve in her life?

Back

She wants to escape her neighborhood and become a writer.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does the theme of identity manifest in 'The House on Mango Street'?

Back

Through Esperanza's experiences and her reflections on her culture and gender.

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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

Front

What role does family play in Esperanza's life?

Back

Family provides both support and a source of conflict for Esperanza.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What does the character of Alicia represent in the story?

Back

Alicia represents the struggle for education and independence.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3