DQ Vignette 34-37

Why is Esperanza ashamed to drive by the homes where her father works? (Bums in the Attic)

• It makes her/ her family bored

• It makes her/ her family argue every time

• It makes her/ her family too happy about a new house

• It makes her/ her family look desperate

Why does Esperanza say she will be happy to tell people there are bums in the attic? (Bums in the Attic)

• Because she has a perfect memory

• Because she knows all of the bums on Mango Street

• Because she will not be ashamed of who she was/ people like her

• Because she wants to be just like the rich people on the hill

How does Esperanza describe herself? (Beautiful & Cruel)

• Sweet and kind

• Ugly and alone

• Happy and uplifting

• Beautiful and Jealous

How is Nenny different from Esperanza? (Beautiful & Cruel)

• She is pretty, Esperanza is not

• She is mean, Esperanza is kind

• She is loud, Esperanza is quiet

• She is mature, Esperanza is not

What does Esperanza say Nenny can do because she is pretty? (Beautiful & Cruel)

• She can pick and choose her future/ partner

• She can find a husband and have a baby before she is 20

• She can make more friends than Esperanza can

• She can be left alone more easily

What does Mama say about Esperanza's appearance? (Beautiful & Cruel)

• Esperanza should be jealous of Nenny's looks

• Esperanza should go get a haircut and some new clothes

• Esperanza will get prettier when she is older

• Esperanza can be friends with Sally once they are old enough

Who does Esperanza want to become? (Beautiful & Cruel)

• Someone kinds and helpful

• Someone evil and dangerous

• Someone beautiful and cruel

• Someone angry and vicious

Why would Esperanza want to be beautiful and cruel ? (Beautiful & Cruel)

• She would become and actress more easily

• She would be the one with power, not men

• Her friends all want to be beautiful and cruel when they grow up

• To make fun of Sally later

How does Esperanza plan to become a beautiful and cruel person? (Beautiful & Cruel)

• By being polite, but also impolite

• By being rich, and by buying a boat

• By being kind, but sure of herself

• By being confident, but rude

How is Mama similar to Ruthie (from "Edna's Ruthie")? (Smart Cookie)

• They both prefer solitude over family interactions.

• They are both married mothers with 4 kids

• They both can never bring themselves to go back to college

• They both turned down opportunities when they were young