House on Mango Street Ch. 1-4

Front

What is the main theme introduced in the first vignette of The House on Mango Street?

Back

The main theme is home, which is described as a place that makes the narrator feel safe, secure, comfortable, and sometimes disappointed.

Front

True or False: The narrator considers Nenny to be her best friend.

Back

False

Front

Which family member's hair is NOT mentioned by Esmeralda?

Back

Meme Ortiz.

Front

What does the narrator mean by saying, 'Until then I am a red balloon, a balloon tied to an anchor'?

Back

She means that she has a lot of responsibilities and is not as free and independent as her brothers until Nenny matures.

Front

What does the narrator imply about the relationship between boys and girls?

Back

She implies that boys and girls live in separate worlds with different sets of rules, giving boys more freedom and independence.

Front

Define 'vignette' in the context of The House on Mango Street.

Back

A vignette is a short, descriptive scene or episode that captures a moment in the narrator's life.

Front

What does the narrator feel about her home on Mango Street?

Back

She feels a mix of safety, comfort, and disappointment.

Front

Who are the narrator's brothers mentioned in the text?

Back

Carlos and Kiki.

Front

What does the narrator's comparison to a red balloon signify?

Back

It signifies her feelings of being tied down by responsibilities.

Front

What is the significance of the phrase 'the boys and the girls live in separate worlds'?

Back

It highlights the gender divide and the different societal expectations for boys and girls.