Part One - The House on Mango Street

The family lived in ______ before moving to Mango Street.

• a. Chicago

• b. New York

• c. Los Angeles

• d. Houston

The house on Mango Street is different from their previous homes because:

• it is larger and more spacious.

• it is their own house, not rented.

• it is located in a better neighborhood.

• it has modern amenities.

The narrator feels about the house on Mango Street compared to the house they dreamed of.

• The narrator loves the house on Mango Street more than the dream house.

• The narrator is indifferent to both houses.

• The narrator is disappointed with the house on Mango Street compared to the dream house.

• The narrator feels the house on Mango Street is exactly like the dream house.

The narrator lives in which location according to the passage?

• In a city

• In a village

• In a suburb

• In a town

The narrator's family thinks about their house on Mango Street as:

• a dream come true

• a temporary solution

• a disappointment

• a perfect home

The passage mentions several sounds. Which of the following is one of them?

• The sound of rain

• The sound of a car engine

• The sound of a dog barking

• The sound of a piano

The passage describes a setting. Which of the following best describes it?

• A bustling cityscape

• A serene countryside

• A futuristic space station

• An ancient ruin

According to the passage, the boys can't be seen talking to girls outside because:

• they are shy.

• it is against the rules.

• they are busy with other activities.

• they don't know any girls.

The passage makes cultural references regarding the Chinese year of the horse.

• True

• False

The narrator wants to baptize herself under a new name because:

• she seeks a fresh start.

• she dislikes her current name.

• she wants to honor a family tradition.

• she is inspired by a historical figure.