House on Mango

How was the house on Mango Street different from the other houses the family had lived in?

• It was the largest house they had ever lived in.
• The government was paying for it.
• It was their own house.
• It was the first two-story house they had lived in.

Why does Esperanza like Marin?

• She is good at babysitting.
• She is teaching Esperanza to sing.
• She tells Esperanza adult things.
• She bakes excellent cookies.

What is the impact of the neighborhood on Esperanza's identity?

• Esperanza's identity is shaped by her school, not her neighborhood
• The impact of the neighborhood on Esperanza's identity is substantial, as it shapes her cultural background, social interactions, and sense of belonging.
• Esperanza's identity is solely influenced by her family
• The neighborhood has no impact on Esperanza's identity

The main purpose of the vignette "Those Who Don't" is to expose

• resourcefulness
• peace
• individuality
• biases

What do the girls wear that they think makes them beautiful?

• Prom dresses
• Make up
• Hair extensions
• High heels

Esperanza doesn't want to dance because she imagines her feet to be huge.

• True
• False

Why does Esperanza's Papa cry?

• Their dog was hit by a car
• He lost his job
• They lost their house
• His father died

What happened to Geraldo with the green pants?

• He was beat up on the street
• He went back to Mexico
• He begged Marin to run away with him
• He was killed in a hit and run

The pregnant lady in Edna's building got thrown out of her apartment because she owned a duck.

• True
• False

Based on Esperanza's description of Sire, we can infer that - check all that apply

• he scares her because she has a little bit of a crush on him
• she is intrigued by him
• Lois wants to beat her up
• she hates him