WorksheetsThe House on Mango Street Quiz #1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Who is the author of The House on Mango Street?
Sandra Cisneros
Frida Khalo
Dr. Seuss
Maria Santiago
From whose perspective is the story told?
Geraldo
Nenny
Esperanza
Sandra
Who is the main character (or the protagonist)?
Nenny
Elenita
Sandra
Esperanza
Why did Esperanza's family move to Mango Street?
it was the real house our family had always been looking for
the water pipes broke and the landlord wouldn't fix them
our house on Loomis was too small
we didn't have enough money to pay the rent
The smell of Mama's hair is______________.
comforting
like the rain outside
musty
reminds Esperanza of Papa snoring
Esperanza compares Nenny to what?
a best friend
a red balloon
an annoyance
an anchor
How does Esperanza feel about her family's home on Mango Street?
She thinks the home is funny because it is unusual
She is disappointed by the house and ashamed of it
She worries that the home will be taken from them
She is proud of the home and of her parents for buying it
In which CITY does the story take place?
Chicago
Illinois
Vineland
New York
.
In the book, what does the house on Mango Street symbolize?
happiness
unfulfilled dreams
laughter
fulfilled dreams
Esperanza never wants to go back to Mango Street.
True
False
