The House on Mango Street Lesson

What word did the nun say about Esperanza's house on Loomis that made Esperanza feel like nothing?

• "Ewww!"

• "There?"

• "Sinner!"

• "Bars?"

How does Esperanza describe her relationship to Nenny?

• They are best friends

• It is broken down like their house

• She is like a balloon tied to an anchor

• It is like Carlos' and Kiki's relationship

Who is Esperanza named after?

• Her mother

• Her grandmother

• Her great grandmother

• Her aunt

Why is Esperanza unhappy with the house on Mango Street?

• The family has to share a yard with neighbors.

• It is far away from their last home.

• A nun from her school is shocked by it.

• It does not match her idea of a good house.

Mama and Papa buy a house that is different from the one they say they will buy because they _____.

• think that this is the house that their

  children will like the best

• cannot afford a house like the one they

  say they will buy

• decide that the house on Mango Street is

  what they want

• cannot find a white house with a big

  yard and trees

The house on Mango Street makes Esperanza feel _____.

• unsure of who she is

• ashamed in front of the nun

• terrified of the future

• disappointed in her parents

What does Esperanza’s desire to have “a real house” reveal about the author’s perspective on home ownership?

• Other people’s opinions of your house

  are unimportant

  .

• Owning a better house than your parents’

  house is a desirable goal.

• Having a pleasing house can instill

  pride and a feeling of belonging.

• Only large houses with nice lawns and

  many rooms are worth owning.

Esperanza says that her name reminds her of _____.

• sad Mexican songs

• fancy chandeliers

• men shaving

• Sunday mornings

Esperanza’s great-grandmother never forgave her great-grandfather for _____.

• marrying her against her wishes

• expecting her to be stronger than she

  was

• making her sit in a window every day

• naming their great-granddaughter

  Esperanza

Esperanza says of her great-grandmother, “I have inherited her name, but I don’t want to inherit her place by the window.” What inference can you make about Esperanza?

• She wants to find her own window.

• She plans to refuse to get married.

• She wishes she could change her name.

• She hopes to accomplish things in her

  life.