The House on Mango Street 1-3

How many people live in the house on Mango Street?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

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)

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)

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

• True

• False

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

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.

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

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)

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

• Mama

• Nenny

• Carlos

• Papa

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 __).