House on Mango Street Quiz

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

• resourcefulness
• peace
• individuality
• biases/stereotypes

What does Esperanza say the Vargas kids don't have?

• They don't have any soccer balls.
• They don't have respect for living things or themselves.
• They don't have common sense.
• They don't have any money.

Vignette: Those Who Don’t  
What is the social commentary that the author is making in the Those Who Don't?

• She telling about the negative connotations that people have against people of color.
• She is explaining the importance of caring for everyone, even people who do not live in your neighborhood.
• She is telling of the many racial stereotypes that is shown to people in her neighborhood, but she also has her own stereotypes about people in other neighborhoods. 
• She is explaining how people act in neighborhoods that are highly populated with Mexicans and Blacks.

Which of the following characters do not live with Esperanza?

• Mama and papa

• Nenny

• Carlos and Kiki

• All of these characters live with Esperanza

What are some of the big topics explored in The House on Mango Street?

• Politics, war, and revolution

• Identity, gender roles, poverty, and the power of language.

• Adventure, mystery, and suspense

• Love, friendship, and betrayal

Which social issue is addressed in The House on Mango Street?

• The benefits of capitalism in America

• The history of European colonization in South America

• The importance of fashion in Latino culture

• Poverty and struggles faced by the Latino community in America

What are Esperanza's dreams and aspirations in the House on Mango Street?

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  To have her own house, escape the constraints of her neighborhood, and become a writer.

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  To start her own business, become a politician, and have a large social media following.

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  To become a famous actress, live in a mansion, and have a personal chef.

• To become a doctor, marry a wealthy man, and travel the world.

How does storytelling hold power in the House on Mango Street?

• Storytelling gives voice to the characters and allows them to express their experiences, dreams, and struggles.

• Storytelling is a form of entertainment for the characters and has no real power.

  
  

• Storytelling helps the characters forget about their experiences, dreams, and struggles.

  
  

• Storytelling is irrelevant to the characters' experiences, dreams, and struggles.

  
  

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 Rosa Vargas' life like?

• busy -- she has three jobs she loves
• exciting -- she travels monthly
• happy -- she has everything she wants
• tiring -- she cries because her husband left her and with too many kids