The House on Mango Street Quiz #1

Where does the main character, Esperanza, and her family move to at the beginning of the story

• A big city

• A small village

• A ranch

• A house on Mango Street

How does Esperanza feel about the house they moved into?

• She loves it and thinks it's perfect.

• She hates it and wants to move out immediately.

• She thinks it's better than their old house.

• She feels indifferent about it.

What does Esperanza say she would like to have in a new house?

• A big garden

• swimming pool

• A white picket fence

• Her own house, not like the apartment they have now

What is the first thing Esperanza wants to change about herself?

• Her name

• Her hair color

• Her clothes

• Her accent

In the story, what does Esperanza's name mean in English?

• Hope

• Joy

• Beauty

• Wisdom

 Why does Esperanza say she dislikes her name?

• It's too common.

•  It's too long and difficult to pronounce.

• It's the name of her great-grandmother.

• It doesn't reflect who she really is.

What do the three sisters tell Esperanza about her dreams in "Boys & Girls"?

• She should forget about her dreams and focus on reality.

• She needs to work harder to achieve her dreams.

• She should give up on her dreams and settle for less.

• She must hold onto her dreams even if it's hard.

8. In "Hairs," what does Esperanza say her mother's hair smells like?

• Warm bread

• Roses

• Cinnamon

• Lavender

Why does Esperanza say she wants to own a house of her own one day?

• To have a place to invite her friends over.

• To prove she's successful.

• To escape the limitations of her current life.

• To have a space for her family to live in.

Why does Esperanza's great-grandmother's name bother her?

• It's difficult to spell and pronounce.

• She doesn't like the sound of it.

• It sounds old-fashioned

• It ties her to her great-grandmother's sadness