The House on Mango Street by Delacruz

What did the narrator's family dream about regarding their future house?

• A blue house with grass only in the backyard

• A white house with running water, trees, and a big yard

• A small red house with no stairs

• A house with no windows or front yard

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How did the house on Mango Street differ from the one the narrator's family dreamed of?

• It had a big front yard with a fence

• The windows were large with no bricks crumbling

• It had multiple washrooms and a big basement

• It was small, red, and had tight steps in front

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How did the nun make the narrator feel when she realized where she lived?

• Proud and respected

• Excited and happy

• Embarrassed and insignificant

• Angry and defensive

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What does the narrator's name, Esperanza, mean in English?

• Joy

• Hope

• Sadness

• Fear

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Why does the narrator compare her name to her sister Magdalena's?

• To highlight the similarities between the two names

• To express her dislike for her own name

• To show how different the names sound in Spanish

• To emphasize Magdalena's preference for her own name

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According to the excerpt, why does the narrator feel a connection to the four skinny trees?

• To highlight the similarities between the two names

• To express her dislike for her own name

• To show how different the names sound in Spanish

• To emphasize Magdalena's preference for her own name

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What do the skinny trees teach the narrator as mentioned in the passage?

• They teach her how to climb trees

• They remind her to water the plants

• They inspire her with their resilience and strength

• They warn her of an upcoming storm

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In what way does the narrator wish to change her name?

• To something shorter and easier to pronounce

• To a name that represents her true self

• To a name that reflects her Mexican heritage

• To honor her great-grandmother's legacy

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How does the narrator describe the great-grandmother she never knew?

• As a quiet and submissive woman

• As a strong and independent spirit

• As a talented musician and artist

• As someone who loved to travel abroad

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What Chinese zodiac sign is the narrator associated with?

• Dragon

• Horse

• Tiger

• Snake

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