G5 From A Smart Cookie to Mango Says Goodbye Sometimes

Smart Cookiee

What does Esperanza’s mother wish she could have experienced in her life?

• Singing an opera

• Going to the ballet

• Visiting the public library

Smart Cookiee

Why did Esperanza’s mother quit school?

• She was not good at school

• She wanted to act in a play

• She didn't have nice clothes

What Sally Said

What does Sally's father do when he catches her talking to a boy?

• He prohibited to go to the school

• He hit her harder than ever

• He hit her with his own hands just like a dog.

The Monkey Garden

What happens to the garden after the monkey leaves?

• It became a parking lot for the neighborhood

• It starts to get filled with junk

• It is turned into a playground for children

The Monkey Garden

How did Tito’s mother react when Esperanza told her what her son and his friend were doing?

• She stopped ironing and ran up to where Tito was.

• She called the police

• She kept on ironing  and ignored Esperanza

Red Clowns

Why was Esperanza by the red clowns?

• because she enjoyed carnivals

• because Sally and her would meet with boys

• because she was waiting for her friend Sally

Red Clowns

What did Esperanza accuse Sally of doing?

• Sally didn’t protect her and ran away

• Sally said the boy doesn’t love her

• Sally lied to her and left her alone

Linoleum Roses

What statement is not a restriction Sally's husband places on her?

• He doesn’t let her spend money on shopping

• He doesn't allow her to talk on the phone or look out the window

• He doesn't like her Friends visiting her when he is at home

The Three Sisters

Who are the three sisters?

• Esperanza's aunts

• Lucy and Rachel's sisters

• Las comadres

The Three Sisters

Why did Esperanza feel ashamed?

• One of the sisters asked her to come back

• Esperanza made a selfish wish

• Esperanza answered one of the sisters a little confused