House on Mango Street Quiz #2

1. What does Esperanza think there is a shortage of on Mango Street?

• Things they need: water, air conditioning, and food

• Things that bring happiness: sky, butterflies, and flowers

• Things that show support: parents, teachers, and role models

• Stop Signs

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Darius see at the end of the vignette?

• Darius sees Esperanza getting bullied and he helps

• Darius sees a stick with a rat on it, and he chases girls around with it

• Darius sees God in a fat, fluffy cloud that looks like popcorn.

• Darius sees a butterfly and says "we need more of these"

Why did the author introduce Darius in a negative way, and then contrast that description by the end of the vignette?

• to show that his character is complex; Esperanza thinks he is stupid, but he shows the reader that he has profound thoughts when he talks about the clouds

• to show that his character is not complex; Esperanza explains that he is stupid, and he proves this by talking about clouds

• to point out differences in a character

• to allow the reader to get their own view

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What do the girls get from the family with little feet? How do the girls react to the gifts?

• The girls get two pairs of used high-­heeled shoes: one yellow pair, and one red pair. The girls hate the shoes because they hurt to walk in.

• The girls get three pairs of used flats: one purple pair, one green pair, and one black pair. The girls are excited to get the shoes that they trade them around to see which look better with their outfits.

• The girls get three pairs of used pants: one yellow pair, one red pair, and one pale blue pair. The girls are so excited to get the pants that they trade them around and feel like Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

• The girls get three pairs of used high-­heeled shoes: one yellow pair, one red pair, and one pale blue pair. The girls are so excited to get the shoes that they trade them around and feel like Cinderella when they wear them.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What discovery do the girls make because of the gifts?

• They discover that their legs look long like women's

• They discover that they're taller than everyone else

• They discover that the shoes are uncomfortable

• They discover why women like heels

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How do the girls respond to the attention from boys and men in the neighborhood?

• In the beginning, they do not like the attention from the men and boys. However, later they learn to appreciate the attention because it makes them feel grown up. The girls vow to never take off the heels because they want to grow up.

• Initially, the girls like the attention, but later it proves to be too much. They realize they are just little girls - not grown women yet. They take off the heels and throw them away so that they can feel like girls again.

• At first, the girls like the attention. As the men continue to say things to the girls, however, they grow uncomfortable. They run away and say they will never talk to another man again.

• They tell them to go away.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Does Esperanza want to eat in the canteen? Explain.

• Esperanza wants to eat in the canteen because she wants people to think that she is rich. All of her friends eat in the canteen, and she wants to join them.

• Esperanza does not want to eat in the canteen because she thinks the kids are stuck up for eating there. She despises people who eat in the canteen.

• Esperanza does not want to eat in the canteen. She loves walking home every day to eat.

• Esperanza wants to eat in the canteen because she thinks the kids are special for eating there. She also feels a bit lonely at lunch and too lazy to walk home.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What was Esperanza’s experience in the canteen?

• Esperanza loved eating in the canteen. The boys and girls were friendly to her, and she laughed while she ate her delicious sandwich.

• Esperanza does not think the canteen is very special, the boys and girls are unfriendly to her, and she cries while she eats her cold, greasy sandwich.

• Esperanza realizes the canteen isn't everything she thought it would be, but she still enjoyed her time there.

• Esperanza was kicked out immediately upon arrival to the canteen.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The girls explain that hips are needed for 4 things:

holding a baby when you are cooking dancing having babies identifying bone structure of women in contrast to men

What does this conversation in the book have to do with "coming of age?"

• This conversation shows the reader the differences in the ages among the girls who were jumping rope together because of their innocent vs experienced additions to the topic. It was clear that older kids were talking to younger kids.

• This conversation shows the reader that when you "come of age," you learn about bone structure.

• This conversation explains how younger girls are exposed to too much when they are around older girls.

• This conversation shows the reader the that all of the girls who were jumping rope were the same age, and they were discussing things that they had heard from their mothers. None of the girls want to experience this.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

Why does Esperanza need to get a job?

• Esperanza needs to get a job to help the pay the bills at her house

• Esperanza needs to get a job to help the pay the tuition for her Jewish high school

• Esperanza needs to get a job to help the pay the tuition for her Catholic high school

• Esperanza needs to get a job to help the pay for her dad's hospital bills

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1