House on Mango Street Review All Vignettes

Which of these are characteristics of vignettes?

• They often feature memories and flashbacks

• They are focused on imagery and description

• They focus on emotional tone and feeling.

• All of the above.

Why is Esperanza so reluctant to claim the House on Mango Street as her own?

• Because it is run down

• Because it doesn't match the house in her dreams.

• Because it isn't in the best neighborhood.

• All of the above

What is the object in "One Good Day" that solidifies the friendship of Esperanza, Lucy, and Rachel?

• A pair of shoes

• A bike

• A basketball

• A five dollar bill

What do Mamacita, Rafaela, and Minerva all have in common?

• They are liberated women.

• They are all Esperanza's good friends.

• They are all deeply unhappy

• They are controlled by the men in their life.

Which of the following best describes the sections of The House on Mango Street?

• a collection of deeply personal letters

• a group of journal entries

• a compilation of formal, rhymed poems

• a series of brief, descriptive vignettes

Who does the narrator blame for their living situation in the first vignette?

• Her parents

• Herself

• Society

• No one in particular

What does the house on Mango Street symbolize for the narrator?

• A new beginning

• A place of sadness

• A dream come true

• A temporary solution

What is the main theme of the first vignette in "The House on Mango Street"?

• The importance of friendship

• The struggles of fitting in

• The significance of home

• The adventure of traveling

What emotion does the narrator most strongly express when describing her feelings about the house on Mango Street?

• Joy

• Indifference

• Disappointment

• Anger

In the first vignette, what does the house on Mango Street represent for the narrator's future?

• Hope for improvement

• A challenge to overcome

• A permanent state of dissatisfaction

• An opportunity to escape