Mango Street Vignette 4

What is the narrator's opinion of the avenue they ride the bicycle down?

• Dangerous
• Beautiful
• Boring
• Exciting

What does the narrator do that makes Cathy mad forever?

• Decides to help the kids with the bicycle
• Buys candy instead of helping
• Leaves without saying goodbye
• Laughs at Cathy

What does the narrator find appealing about the big one?

• She is tall
• She is mean
• She is quiet
• She laughs with all her teeth

What does the bicycle ride symbolize for the girls?

• Sadness and loss
• Freedom and joy
• Loneliness
• Fear and danger

What is the narrator's opinion of the girls' Sunday shoes?

• They are dirty
• They make their bald ankles all red
• They are fancy
• They are too big

What does the bicycle represent for the girls in terms of their environment?

• A source of conflict
• A symbol of wealth
• A connection to their neighborhood
• A means of escape

Who almost put out Lucy's eye in a disagreement?

• Tito
• Cathy
• The narrator
• Rachel

What motivates the little one to ask for five dollars?

• To buy a bicycle from Tito
• To buy candy
• To buy a book
• To buy new clothes

What is the narrator's attitude towards the kids trying to buy a bicycle?

• Confused
• Neutral
• Negative
• Positive

What is the relationship between Rachel, Lucy, and the narrator?

• Sisters
• Friends riding a bicycle together
• Classmates
• Enemies