The House on Mango Street 7 and 8 Vocabulary

What does the word "laughter" mean?

• Crying loudly

• The sound made when something is funny

• Sleeping quietly

• Running fast

Which word means "very silly or unreasonable"?

• Inherit

• Ridiculous

• Storefront

• Junk

What does "inherit" mean?

• To give something away

• To receive something from someone after they die

• To laugh quietly

• To buy new things

Which word means "to look like someone or something"?

• Resemble

• Giggle

• Furniture

• Mysterious

What does "giggle" mean?

• To shout loudly

• To laugh in a quiet or silly way

• To run quickly

• To sing a song

Which word means "things like chairs, tables, and beds"?

• Junk

• Furniture

• Storefront

• Music box

What is a "storefront"?

• The back of a store

• The front part of a store where people enter

• A place to keep junk

• A type of music

Which word means "strange or hard to explain"?

• Mysterious

• Giggle

• Inherit

• Furniture

What does "junk" mean?

• Expensive things

• Old or useless things

• New furniture

• A type of music

What is a "music box"?

• A box that holds toys

• A box that plays music when opened

• A box for storing food

• A box for keeping clothes