Day 2 - The House on Mango Street (Main Idea/Text Evidence)

In Chapter 9, what does the tree in Meme’s yard most likely symbolize?

• Adventure

• Danger and childhood risk

• Friendship

• A new beginning

Answer explanation

Meme breaks both arms after jumping from the tree, symbolizing how childhood play can involve real risks and dangers.

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Why is Louie’s cousin arrested in Chapter 10?

• He stole a bike

• He crashed a stolen car

• He robbed a store

• He got into a fight

Answer explanation

Louie’s cousin shows up in a flashy stolen Cadillac, gives the neighborhood kids a joyride, and is arrested after crashing the car.

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What is Marin’s main hope for the future in Chapter 11?

• To find a new job

• To move back to Puerto Rico

• To meet someone who will take her away

• To go to college

Answer explanation

Marin spends her days dreaming about someone who will change her life, reflecting her desire to escape her current situation.

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In Chapter 12, how do outsiders view the neighborhood?

• As friendly

• As dangerous

• As peaceful

• As wealthy

Answer explanation

Esperanza explains that outsiders are afraid of the neighborhood, even though it is familiar to her and her neighbors.

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In Chapter 9, Meme’s dual identity is shown through his name. His real name is __________, but he goes by __________.

• Juan

• Meme

• Cadillac

• freedom

Answer explanation

Meme’s real name is Juan, but he is known as Meme. This duality reflects his struggle with identity, a recurring theme in the novel as many characters grapple with who they are versus how they are perceived.

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In Chapter 10, Louie’s cousin steals a __________, which represents his desire for __________, even if achieved through illegal means.

• Juan

• Meme

• Cadillac

• freedom

Answer explanation

Louie’s cousin steals a Cadillac, which symbolizes status and freedom. The joyride is a metaphor for fleeting moments of escape from their socioeconomic limitations, though it ends in his arrest, showing the consequences of such actions.

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Marin’s dream of leaving Mango Street is tied to her hope that she will be __________ by someone who will __________ her life.

• noticed

• change

• dangerous

• familiar

Answer explanation

Marin hopes that someone will notice her and take her away, changing her life. This reflects her belief that her only path to a better future lies outside herself, waiting for external rescue rather than creating her own opportunities.

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How does the tree in Meme’s yard reflect the challenges of growing up on Mango Street?

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In what ways does Marin’s character symbolize hope and despair in Chapter 11?

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What does the neighborhood’s response to the Vargas children in Chapter 13 tell us about the theme of community in The House on Mango Street?

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