"The House on Mango Street" Reivew

What forced Esperanza’s family to move to the house on Mango Street?

• A building fire forced them away.

• The landlord would not fix failing pipes in the old apartment.

• Her parents were going through a divorce.

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What frustrates Esperanza about her younger sister, Nenny?

• Nenny tells on Esperanza all the time.

• Nenny totally ignores Esperanza in public.

• Nenny is Esperanza’s responsibility.

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What does Esperanza say she wants?

• To be an only child

• To have a best friend

• To go back to the old house 

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Why did Esperanza’s great grandmother live a sad life?

• She suffered numerous illnesses throughout life.

• She lived in a house without window.

• She was forced into a marriage she did not want to be part of.

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What do Esperanza, Lucy, and Rachel buy to share?

• A backpack

• A CD player

• A bike

 How does Meme break his arms?

• By jumping out of a giant tree

• A biking accident

• A rollerblading accident

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Esperanza mentions that she is scared of other nearby communities, like the black and Asian communities. What is the main reason for her fear?

• The violence in those communities, which she describes in great detail.

• She didn't know much about those communities.

• The television news networks covering those communities.

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Which adjective best describes the Vargas children?

• happy

• careless

• afriad

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A woman gives the girls something that fascinates them.  What does the woman give the girls?

• A telescope

• High-heeled shoes

• A music box

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In Sections 14-17, according to Alicia’s father, it is a woman’s responsibility to make

• the beds.

• tortillas.

• all the house rules.

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