The House on Mango Street- 1st half

Why did Esperanza move to Mango Street?

• To escape from gang violence across town

• A nun mocked where she lived

• The water pipes broke at her old house

• To be closer to work

What does Esperanza's mama's hair smell like?

• A broom

• The rain

• Mangoes

• Bread

What is Esperanza's sister's name?

Which alternate name for Esperanza do you like the best?

• Lisandra

• Maritza

• Zeze the X

What does Esperanza's name mean in English?

• Hope

• Horse

• Sadness

• Waiting

Why did Cathy stop being Esperanza's friend?

• Cathy moved away

• Cathy didn't like Esperanza playing with Lucy and Rachel

• Esperanza hurt one of her cats

• Esperanza broke her bike

How are Nenny and Esperanza alike?

• They have the same fat popsicle lips

• They have the same shy ice cream bell giggle

• They have the same thick hair

• They have the same "all of a sudden like dishes breaking' laugh"

Why did Louie's other cousin get arrested?

• Stealing and crashing a car

• Dealing drugs

• Breaking and entering

• Fashion faux pas

What is Marin's plan for success?

• Get married when she moves back to Puerto Rico

• Move downtown and get a real job

• Meet someone on the subway who'll marry you and move you into a big house

• Stay in Mango street babysitting her cousins

Why does Esperanza want to eat in the canteen?

• There's a boy there she likes

• They live too far away to go home for lunch

• She wants to be independent from her family

• She likes rice sandwiches