House on Mango Street Pt. 3

What does Esperanza think there is a shortage of on Mango Street?

• Sky

• Houses

• Friends

• Hope

What does Darius see at the end of the vignette, and where does he see it?

• God

• A cat on the street

• A bird in a tree

• A cloud shaped like a lion

How are Darius’s comments in this vignette so surprising in comparison to his normal behavior?

• They are unusually thoughtful.

• They are more critical than usual.

• They are indifferent and neutral.

• They are humorous and light-hearted.

What starts the disagreement between the girls?

• A misunderstanding about a shared event

• A disagreement over types of snow

• A conflict about a group decision

• A difference in opinion about a friend

Is the name-calling serious, meant to hurt each other's feelings, or is it just joking?

• Serious and meant to hurt

• Just joking

• Both serious and joking

• Neither

Nenny’s behavior is different from the rest of the girls because:

• She is more mature.

• She is more imaginative.

• She is more reserved.

• She is more rebellious.

What do the girls get from the family with little feet?

• High heeled shoes

• A dress

• A book

• A toy

What discovery do the girls make because of the gifts?

• They realize the gifts are from their parents.

• They discover the gifts are from a secret admirer.

• They realize they are becoming women

• They learn the gifts are from a mysterious stranger.

How does the behavior of the boys and men in the neighborhood change?

• They become more aggressive.

• They become more attentive and flirtatious.

• They become more reserved.

• They ignore each other.

Why does Esperanza want to eat in the canteen?

• To be with her friends

• To try the food

• She feels it is a sign of belonging

• To experience something new