The House on Mango Street (Vig. 10-13)

Why does Marin live with Louie's family?

• her family is in her home country

• they needed help with the two little sisters
• she needed a job
• she had no where to live

Where is Marin from?

• Cuba

• California

• Puerto Rico

• New York

Draw what Louie's other cousin brought to the neighborhood that made everyone excited.

Why was everyone so excited when Louie's other cousin drove up in the car?

• They weren't used to seeing such a nice car.

• They missed the cousin and were happy to see him.

• They were hoping the cousin brought goodies to eat.

• The cousin always made them laugh.

Why did the police arrest Louie's other cousin?

• He was going too fast in the car.

• The car was stolen

• They recognized him from a robbery.

• He wrecked the car.

What does Marin expect to do if she returns to Puerto Rico?

• Return to the United States right away
• Work on her other cousin's farm
• Sell Avon makeup in Puerto Rico
• Marry her boyfriend

How would you characterize Marin?

• immature, loud, and resentful

• sad, lonely, and depressed

• mature, confident, and hopeful

• boring, mean and sarcastic

 Where is Marin going in a year?

• She is going away to college because she got a scholarship

• She is going to live with another aunt in California.

• She is going to a convent.

• She is going back to Puerto Rico. She is too much trouble for Louie's parents.

Why does Esperanza want Marin to stay?

• Marin is a great babysitter.

• Marin is older and teaches her things about boys.

• Marin needs Esperanza.

• She is afraid for Marin's future.

What matters, according to Marin?

• Having good skin and nice clothes matter.

• Having lots of money matters.

• It matters if the boys see the girls and the girls see the boys.

• Being loved matters.