The House on Mango Street 1-3

How many people live in the house on Mango Street?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

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Esperanza's family had a dream house. Which of these is NOT something they wanted in their dream house?

• "running water and pipes that worked" (Cisneros 4)

• "four little elms" (Cisneros 4)

• "real stairs"

  (Cisneros 4)

• "a great big yard and grass growing" (Cisneros 4)

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Esperanza's family actually bought the house on Mango Street. Which of these is NOT a trait of the house on Mango Street?

• "only one washroom" (Cisneros 4)

• "a small garage" (Cisneros)

• "hallway stairs" (Cisneros 4)

• "the paint peeling, wooden bars" (Cisneros 5)

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The house on Mango Street is the family's forever home.

• True

• False

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Who are the people living with Espernaza?

• Mama and Papa, Carlos and Kiki, and Nenny

• Mama and Papa, Carlos and Kiki, and Nina

• Grandma and Grandpa, Carlos and Kiki, and Nenny

• Mama and Papa, Carlos and Kimberly, and Nenny

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Based on how Esperanza describes Nenny's hair as "slippery-- slides out of your hands", what can you infer about Nenny's character (Cisneros 6)?

• Nenny is great at following the rules.

• Nenny gets out of trouble easily.

• Nenny is very caring.

• Nenny is annoying and irritating.

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Find a quote about one of Esperanza's family members hair, type it here and cite it correctly.

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It is clear that Esperanza feels loved and comforted by her mother when she describes her hair as _______.

• "candy circles all curly and pretty" (Cisneros 6)

• "sweet to put your nose into when she is holding you" (Cisneros 6)

• "you sleep near her" (Cisneros 7)

• "the rain outside falling" (Cisneros 7)

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Which family member has their hair described as "like a broom, all up in the air" (Cisneros 6)?

• Mama

• Nenny

• Carlos

• Papa

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How does Esperanza feel about her sister? Give text evidence with a correct citation to prove your anwer.

Esperanza feels __________ towards her sister. This is clear when the text states, "______" (Cisneros __).

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