Exploring Chapters 13–16 of The House on Mango Street

What is the main issue Rosa Vargas faces with her children?

• They are very quiet and reserved.

• They are always sick.

• They are poorly behaved and often in danger.

• They excel in school.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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What does Alicia see when she studies at night?

• Ghosts

• Mice

• Owls

• Spiders

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What does Alicia's father believe will happen if she closes her eyes and sleeps?

• She will see ghosts.

• The mice will go away.

• She will fail her exams.

• She will become ill.

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What wise observation does Darius make about a cloud?

• It looks like a mountain.

• It looks like a bird.

• It looks like a dragon.

• It looks like God.

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What does Esperanza believe one can never have too much of?

• Money

• Books

• Sky

• Friends

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What activity are Esperanza, Nenny, Lucy, and Rachel engaged in while in the Cordero's yard?

• Planting flowers

• Reading books

• Looking at clouds

• Playing with toys

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What does Nenny start doing with the clouds?

• Drawing them

• Assigning them human names

• Ignoring them

• Measuring their size

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What is Alicia's main goal in studying hard?

• To become a famous artist

• To avoid taking care of her father and siblings forever

• To travel the world

• To write a book

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What does Esperanza poetically desire?

• A new car

• A big house

• A lot of money

• Wide open spaces

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What does the story of Alicia serve as for Esperanza?

• A funny anecdote

• A warning

• A source of inspiration

• A mystery

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