Day 3 The House on Mango Street (Point of View)

In “Alicia Who Sees Mice,” why does Alicia stay up late studying?

• She is afraid of mice.

• She wants to escape Mango Street through education.

• She is waiting for her mother to come home.

• She wants to avoid her chores.

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True or False: In "Darius & the Clouds," Darius sees a cloud and says it looks like "God" because he is deeply religious.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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In "And Some More," Esperanza and her friends argue over the names of (a)   , which shows their playful, competitive nature.

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Why does Esperanza feel uncomfortable wearing high heels in "The Family of Little Feet"?

• She thinks they are too big for her.

• She doesn’t like the color.

• She feels exposed and doesn’t like the attention from older men.

• She is afraid of falling.

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Alicia’s point of view is shaped by her desire to escape her (a)   ’s expectations and pursue her own dreams.

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In “Darius & the Clouds,” what does Darius’s statement about the cloud being “God” suggest about his view of the world?

• He is making a joke.

• He sees beauty and something bigger than himself.

• He is afraid of clouds.

• He dislikes his neighborhood.

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True or False: In "Alicia Who Sees Mice," Alicia’s father is supportive of her education and goals.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Esperanza feels conflicted about wearing the high heels because they make her feel (a)   but also attract unwanted attention.

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What is the main theme highlighted by the contrasting perspectives of Alicia and Esperanza in these chapters?

• Friendship

• Family loyalty

• The struggle for independence and self-identity

• Fear of the unknown

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True or False: The arguments between Esperanza and her friends in "And Some More" show that they are no longer friends.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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