The House on Mango Street Ch. 20-22

According to Esperanza, why are hips "scientific"?

• Hips belong to woman

• You can tell if a skeleton is male or female because of them

• Her brothers don't have them

• Without them it makes carrying babies and laundry baskets much harder.

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In the vignette Hips, what are the girls playing while they are talking about hips?

• Basketball

• Dominoes

• Double Dutch (Jump Rope)

• Hopscotch

Why does Esperanza need to get a job?

• Her father was laid off from his job

• Her mother is going to have another baby

• She wants to help with rent on a better house away from Mango Street

• She has to help pay for attending Catholic School

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Who helps Esperanza to find a job?

• Marin

• Louie

• Her aunt

• A nun from school

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Where does Esperanza work?

• A photography lab/studio

• A department store

• Gil's junk shop

• She sells Avon make-up

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Where does Esperanza eat her lunch?

• In the coat room (closet)

• In the break room with her coworkers

• At home with Mama

• In the bathroom

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Why does Esperanza agree to kiss her coworker

• He is old

• He is nice to her

• She doesn't know what else to do

• It is his birthday

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In the Vignette, Papa Who Wakes up Tired in the Dark, who has passed away?

• E's Aunt

• E's Grandmother

• E's Cousin

• E's Grandfather

Esperanza is surprised to see her father _________.

• Cry

• Laugh

• Dance

• Shout

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