Mango Street Vignette 3

What does the mother borrow from the public library?

• Science fiction novels
• Cooking recipes
• Travel guides
• Opera records

What can the mother do that showcases her talents?

• Speak two languages
• Fix a car engine
• Fly a plane
• Bake a cake

What does the mother say about Madame Butterfly?

• She was a queen
• She was a fool
• She was a genius
• She was a superhero

What does the mother aspire to do someday?

• Go to the ballet
• Go skydiving
• Go mountain climbing
• Go scuba diving

What does the mother say about her friends' husbands?

• Both are rich
• Both are famous
• Both are successful
• One left, one is dead

What does the mother say about her talents?

• She could've been somebody
• She is a failure
• She is nobody
• She has no talents

What does the mother say about shame?

• It makes you happy
• It lifts you up
• It keeps you down
• It brings success

What does the mother say about her own intelligence?

• Had brains but no nice clothes
• Was a genius in school
• Had nice clothes but no brains
• Was average in everything

What does the mother do while cooking oatmeal?

• Sings opera
• Paints a picture
• Dances ballet
• Plays the piano

What does the mother say about her past intelligence?

• Was a smart cookie
• Was a fool
• Was average
• Was a failure