House on Mango Test Review

In the vignette, "A Smart Cookie," why did Esperanza's mother drop out of school? PG 90

• She decided to get married.

• She did not have nice clothes.

• She wanted to perform in Madame Butterfly.

Why does the narrator say Nenny is not her friend? PG 8 "Boys & Girls"

• She is too young.

• She is too ugly.

What does the narrator's name mean in English and Spanish? "My Name"

• Lucky, sadness/waiting

• Hope, sadness/waiting

• Faith, happiness/joy

Why does Esperanza create a vignette about "Four Skinny Trees?" PG 74

• She identifies with them

• She is an excellent writer

• Nenny and Esperanza often play by the trees

What is special about the tree in Meme's yard? "Meme Ortiz"

• First Annual Hercules Contest; Meme broke both legs.

• First Annual Tarzan Jumping Contest; Meme broke arms.

• First Annual Monkey Contest; Meme broke fingers.

What is a theme in the vignette, "Beautiful and Cruel?" PG 88

• Money

• Power

• Children

What does Esperanza say the Vargas kids don't have? "There Was an Old Woman..." PG 29

• Respect

• Love

• Home

What is Esperanza's first job? "The First Job" PG 54

• Working as a photo developer.

• Working in the dime store downtown.

• Working as a bank teller.

What does Esperanza say about Alicia? "Alicia Who Sees Mice" PG 31

• She wants to be married to a boyfriend from Puerto Rico.

• She doesn't want to spend life in a factory or behind a rolling pin.

• She wants to be a housewife and have many children.

What wise thing did Darius say? "Darius & the Clouds" PG 34

• That a cloud was God

• That a cloud was happy

• That he was tired