Mango Street Vignette 1

What is the significance of family in a story?

• Family represents conflict and struggle.

• Family often represents support, love, and the main character's background.

• Family is irrelevant to the plot.

• Family members are always antagonists.

What does 'fixing water pipes' involve?

• Installing new water pipes in a building.

• Repairing the pipes that carry water in a building.

• Cleaning the water pipes to remove blockages.

• Replacing old water pipes with modern materials.

What is the role of a narrator in a story?

• The narrator provides illustrations for the story.

• The narrator tells the story and provides insight into the characters and events.

• The narrator is responsible for editing the story.

• The narrator only describes the setting of the story.

What is a landlord?

• A person who owns a property and rents it to others.

• A person who manages a property for someone else.

• A tenant who pays rent to live in a property.

• A real estate agent who sells properties.

What does 'leaky roof' refer to?

• A roof that has holes or cracks, causing water to come inside.

• A roof that is made of metal and is very durable.

• A roof that is painted blue and reflects sunlight.

• A roof that is completely flat and has no slope.

What is a 'vignette' in literature?

• A long narrative poem that tells a story

• A short, descriptive scene or story that focuses on a particular moment or character.

• A type of character analysis in a novel

• A literary device used to create suspense

What does it mean to 'move out'?

• To leave a place where you live, usually to go to a new home.

• To rearrange furniture in your current home.

• To visit a friend for a short period of time.

• To change your job location.

What does 'ignore the problem' mean?

• To actively address the issue at hand.

• To choose not to pay attention to an issue, hoping it will go away.

• To seek help from others to solve the problem.

• To analyze the problem thoroughly before taking action.

What does 'sue the landlord' mean?

• To take legal action against the landlord for not fulfilling their responsibilities.

• To negotiate a lower rent with the landlord.

• To request repairs from the landlord without any legal action.

• To move out of the rental property immediately.

What does 'closed for repairs' indicate?

• It means that a business is temporarily not open because it is being fixed.

• It indicates that the business is permanently closed.

• It suggests that the business is open but undergoing minor changes.

• It means that the business is relocating to a new location.