Pgs 72-80_Sire_The House on Mango Street

How would you describe Sire?

• He is funny.

• He is daring.

• He is tolerant.

• He is childish.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What do the four skinny trees symbolize to Esperanza?

• strength and inspiration

• courage and hope

• perseverance and cruelty

• honesty and pride

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How is Esperanza like the trees?

• They are both picky.

• They are both tired.

• They are both very hopeful.

• They are both guilty.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Mamacita is __________ of her old home.

• miserable

• embarrassed

• responsible

• nostalgic.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is one thing Esperanza hopes Mamacita does?

• Esperanza hopes Mamacita learns English so that she can function in society.

• Esperanza hopes Mamacita speaks English to her son.

• Esperanza looks forward to Mamacita going back home.

• Esperanza looks forward to Mamacita singing the Pepsi commercial.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Rafaela is seen as woman who __________________.(CHOOSE 2 CORRECT ANSWERS)

• has no independence from her husband.

• is independent from her husband.

• can do as she pleases.

• is trapped in a relationship that has her feeeling lonely.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Rafaela leans on her elbow and dreams her hair is like Rapunzel's.

• simile

• metaphor

• allusion

• onomatopoeia

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

How are Rafaela and Mamacita alike?

• Both feel miserable.

• Both have a caring, loving husband.

• Both live in a new side of the city.

• Both are very big and tall.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

In the vignette Sire, what does the simile Everything is waiting to explode like Christmas mean?

• Esperanza feels she is ready for a boyfriend.

• Esperanza hopes that Sire will be her friend.

• Esperanza is looking forward to Christmas time.

• Esperanza heard an explosion just a block away.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

In the vignette Four Skinny Trees, Esperanza

• loves to see how her trees need water to survive.

• feels sad when the trees die.

• symbolizes a girl with expectations for everyone.

• admires the trees' wisdom to fight despite difficulties.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

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