Exploring Chapters 25–28 of The House on Mango Street

Why do the police want to interview Marin?

• She witnessed the hit-and-run accident.

• She was involved in the accident.

• She was the last person to see Geraldo alive.

• She knew Geraldo's family.

What does Marin understand about Geraldo's life?

• He was planning to return to Mexico soon.

• He was wealthy and lived comfortably.

• He was working hard to send money to his family in Mexico.

• He had no family back home.

Who is Ruthie in relation to Edna?

• Her friend

• Her daughter

• Her mother

• Her sister

What does Ruthie claim about her past?

• She was a famous singer.

• She wrote children's books.

• She traveled the world.

• She was a school teacher.

Where does Earl live?

• In a house next to Esperanza's

• In the basement of Edna's house

• In a nearby apartment

• In a different city

What is Earl's occupation?

• A mechanic

• A jukebox repairman

• A taxi driver

• A bartender

How does Esperanza feel when Sire stares at her?

• Excited

• Uncomfortable

• Indifferent

• Happy

What fascinates Esperanza about Sire's girlfriend Lois?

• Her intelligence

• Her singing voice

• Her athletic skills

• Her makeup and inability to tie her shoes

What does Ruthie's childlike behavior suggest?

• She has a mental disability.

• She is very creative.

• She is very shy.

• She is pretending to be a child.

What is implied about Earl's 'wife'?

• She lives in another country.

• She is a secret agent.

• She is actually several different women.

• She is a famous actress.