House on Mango Street

Why did Esperanza's family move to Mango Street? (NT)

• it was the real house our family had always been looking for
• the water pipes broke and the landlord wouldn't fix them
• our house on Loomis was too small
• we didn't have enough money to pay the rent

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The smell of Mama's hair is______________.

• comforting
• like the rain outside
• reminds Esperanza of Papa snoring
• musty

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Esperanza compares Nenny to what?

• a best friend
• an annoyance
• a red balloon
• an anchor

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What does Esperanza mean? (GC)

• hope
• love
• saddness
• peace

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What does the book say Cathy's house is like? (GA)

• full of cats
• dirty with cats
• cat heaven 
• infested with cats

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Why does Marin live with Louie's family?

• her family is in Puerto Rico
• they needed help with the two little sisters
• she needed a job
• she had no where to live

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What are Marin's plans?

• to go to college
• to make as much money as possible
• to get a job downtown
• to meet a rich man

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Why does Esperanza admire Marin?

• she doesn't live with her parents
• she sells Avon
• she is independent
• she's older and knows lots of things

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What is the importance of Sire to Esperanza?

• He looked her way and paid her attention
• He is a good role model
• He takes care of Lois
• He is a great young man

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Four Skinny Trees, symbolizes what?

• Life in an ugly part of town
• Esperanza's family of six
• Esperanza's strength
•  being tall

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