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WorksheetsThe House on Mango Street Vignettes review
Total questions: 190
Worksheet time: 7hrs 30mins
Who is the author of The House on Mango Street?
Sandra Cisneros
Frida Khalo
Dr. Seuss
Maria Santiago
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
From whose perspective is the story told?
Geraldo
Nenny
Esperanza
Sandra
Who is the main character (or the protagonist)?
Nenny
Elenita
Sandra
Esperanza
Who is the main character (or the protagonist)?
Nenny
Elenita
Sandra
Esperanza
In which CITY does the story take place?
Chicago
Illinois
New York
Vineland
In the book, what does the house on Mango Street symbolize?
happiness
laughter
unfulfilled dreams
fulfilled dreams
How was the house on Mango Street different from the other houses the family had lived in?
How does Esperanza feel about her family's home on Mango Street?
She is disappointed by the house and ashamed of it
She is proud of the home and of her parents for buying it
She thinks the home is funny because it is unusual
She worries that the home will be taken from them
One of the major themes, home, is introduced in vignette one, what does the narrator feel about home?
One of the major themes, home, is introduced in vignette one, what does the narrator feel about home?
What is a vignette?
Short scene that focuses on one moment
A novel that compares two unlike things
Giving human qualities to non-human things
Comparison using “like” or “as”
Ch 1: Who is The House on Mango Street
Narrator? How does narrator feel about moving?
Narrator: Esperanza. Sick of moving, still waiting to find a true home.
Narrator: Esperanza. Loved moving, she found it exciting.
Narrator: Esperanza cared less about moving around.
How was the house on Mango Street different from the other houses the family had lived in?
Where did the narrator NOT live before she moved to the house on Mango Street?
Loomis
Mexico
Keeler
Paulina
What does the narrator's name mean in English?
hope
joy
succeed
awesome
After whom is Esperanza named after?
Her dad
Her mom's bestfriend.
Her aunt
Her Great-Grandmother
What are some words that the narrator uses to describe her name in Spanish?
adventurous
horse
sadness
Sunday
What are some words that the narrator uses to describe her name in Spanish?
adventurous
horse
sadness
Sunday
What was Esperanza's great- grandmother like?
She was creative. She loved to cook, and wanted to compete in a cooking show with Gordon Ramsey.
She was adventurous. She liked to travel the world and visit new places.
She was wild and independent woman until she was forced to marry. After that she became very sad.
She was scared and wouldn't dare leave her home.
In the beginning of chapter 2, what two cultures does the narrator compare when it comes to how women are treated?
Mexicans and Americans
Mexicans and Chinese
Chinese and Americans
Why does Esperanza say, "But I don't want to inherit her place by the window."
She's wants to be just like her great grand- grandmother when she grows up.
She wants to look out the window that her grand- mother looked out from to see what the view was like.
She is referring to her great- mother who was forced to get married and spent the rest of her life sad.
Why does the narrator want to change her name?
The teachers at school told her they didn't like her name.
She wants to have a better life than what her great- grandmother did.
She doesn't want to have the name of someone she didn't get meet.
She doesn't want to have the name of someone who didn't like her.
What are other names that the narrator mentions that she would like to have?
Check all that apply.
Lisandra
Maritza
Zeze the X
Rachel
How does the narrator feel about her name, Esperanza?
She loves it and will name her children after her.
She dislikes it and wants a new name.
What are some quotes from the text that tell the reader how she truly feels about her name?
Check all that apply.
"In Spanish it means too many letters. It means sadness...a muddy color...songs like sobbing."
"She was a horse woman too."
"I would like to baptize myself under a new name, a name more like the real me."
"So wild she wouldn't marry."
What are some quotes from the text that tell the reader how she truly feels about her name?
Check all that apply.
"In Spanish it means too many letters. It means sadness...a muddy color...songs like sobbing."
"She was a horse woman too."
"I would like to baptize myself under a new name, a name more like the real me."
"So wild she wouldn't marry."
What are some quotes from the text that tell the reader how she truly feels about her name?
Check all that apply.
"In Spanish it means too many letters. It means sadness...a muddy color...songs like sobbing."
"She was a horse woman too."
"I would like to baptize myself under a new name, a name more like the real me."
"So wild she wouldn't marry."
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
In which CITY does the story take place?
Chicago
Illinois
New York
Vineland
In the book, what does the house on Mango Street symbolize?
happiness
laughter
unfulfilled dreams
fulfilled dreams
In the book, what does the house on Mango Street symbolize?
happiness
laughter
unfulfilled dreams
fulfilled dreams
Temporary means...
won't last forever
something it's your job to do
when you get something from a parent or grandparent
regular; not special
Inherit means...
won't last forever
something it's your job to do
when you get something from a parent or grandparent
regular; not special
Ashamed means...
feeling bad about something you did
something it's your job to do
fierce, cruel, or violent
regular; not special
Responsibility means...
feeling bad about something you did
something it's your job to do
fierce, cruel, or violent
regular; not special
Ferocious means...
feeling bad about something you did
something it's your job to do
fierce, cruel, or violent
regular; not special
Anchor means...
won't last forever
something that weighs you down and prevents you from going anywhere
copy the way someone does something
when you get something from a parent or grandparent
Anchor means...
won't last forever
something that weighs you down and prevents you from going anywhere
copy the way someone does something
when you get something from a parent or grandparent
Imitate means...
won't last forever
something that weighs you down and prevents you from going anywhere
copy the way someone does something
when you get something from a parent or grandparent
Ordinary means...
regular; not special
something that weighs you down and prevents you from going anywhere
even though; in spite of
feeling bad about something you did
Despite means...
regular; not special
something that weighs you down and prevents you from going anywhere
even though; in spite of
feeling bad about something you did
I didn't ____________ my grandmother's blue eyes.
despite
inherit
anchor
imitate
I used an ______________ to make sure our boat didn't drift too far from shore.
despite
responsibility
anchor
imitate
It is my _________________ to plug in my Chromebook at the end of the day.
despite
responsibility
anchor
imitate
My living situation is ________________; I am going to move across town next month.
despite
responsibility
temporary
ordinary
My living situation is ________________; I am going to move across town next month.
despite
responsibility
temporary
ordinary
I borrowed my brother's hoodie _________________ him telling me not to.
despite
responsibility
temporary
ordinary
My neighbor's dog has a ______________ sounding bark, but he's not really mean or dangerous at all.
despite
responsibility
ferocious
temporary
Which of the following describes a symbol everyone recognizes?
motif
private
universal
abnormal
Which of the following describes a symbol everyone recognizes?
motif
private
universal
abnormal
What does a heart typically symbolize?
fear
time
love
hunger
What does a heart typically symbolize?
fear
time
love
hunger
True or False?
Symbols can only have one meaning.
True
False
True or False?
Symbols can only have one meaning.
True
False
Symbols are not just metaphors. A symbol must appear in a story’s...
plot
motif
simile
introduction
Which of the following best describes a motif?
a direct comparison found in a text
a message about life found in a text
an image that repeats throughout a text
the driving force behind a character’s actions
Which of the following best describes a motif?
a direct comparison found in a text
a message about life found in a text
an image that repeats throughout a text
the driving force behind a character’s actions
True or False?
Anything in a story can be a symbol.
True
False
True or False?
Anything in a story can be a symbol.
True
False
Two major ________ in The House on Mango Street have to do with Chicana identity and the American dream.
plots
themes
images
footnotes
Two major ________ in The House on Mango Street have to do with Chicana identity and the American dream.
plots
themes
images
footnotes
Two major ________ in The House on Mango Street have to do with Chicana identity and the American dream.
plots
themes
images
footnotes
Esperanza’s house symbolizes poverty and...
greed
hard work
unfulfilled dreams
neighborhood history
True or False?
Sandra Cisneros included symbols in The House on Mango Street on purpose.
True
False
True or False?
Sandra Cisneros included symbols in The House on Mango Street on purpose.
True
False
Symbols aren’t always obvious. In many cases, you have to look ________ to uncover a hidden theme.
in the contents
across chapters
in a different text
beneath the surface
Symbols aren’t always obvious. In many cases, you have to look ________ to uncover a hidden theme.
in the contents
across chapters
in a different text
beneath the surface
How was the house on Mango Street different from the other houses the family had lived in?
How was the house on Mango Street different from the other houses the family had lived in?
How was the house on Mango Street different from the other houses the family had lived in?
How does Esperanza feel about her family's home on Mango Street?
She is disappointed by the house and ashamed of it
She is proud of the home and of her parents for buying it
She thinks the home is funny because it is unusual
She worries that the home will be taken from them
Ch 1: Who is The House on Mango Street
Narrator? How does narrator feel about moving?
Narrator: Esperanza. Sick of moving, still waiting to find a true home.
Narrator: Esperanza. Loved moving, she found it exciting.
Narrator: Esperanza cared less about moving around.
Ch 1: Who is The House on Mango Street
Narrator? How does narrator feel about moving?
Narrator: Esperanza. Sick of moving, still waiting to find a true home.
Narrator: Esperanza. Loved moving, she found it exciting.
Narrator: Esperanza cared less about moving around.
What is a vignette?
Short scene that focuses on one moment
A novel that compares two unlike things
Giving human qualities to non-human things
Comparison using “like” or “as”
What is a vignette?
Short scene that focuses on one moment
A novel that compares two unlike things
Giving human qualities to non-human things
Comparison using “like” or “as”
What is a vignette?
Short scene that focuses on one moment
A novel that compares two unlike things
Giving human qualities to non-human things
Comparison using “like” or “as”
What is Esperanza’s attitude toward her name?
She wants to change it to a new name
She thinks it is better than any other name
She is indifferent about her name
She likes it sometimes and hates it other times
How does Marin illustrate the traditional role of women?
Marin hopes for a man to take care of her
Marin uses her body to get what she wants
Marin is meticulous about her appearance
How does Marin illustrate the traditional role of women?
Marin hopes for a man to take care of her
Marin uses her body to get what she wants
Marin is meticulous about her appearance
The first chapter of the book is:
Sandra Cisneros
Boys and Girls
Hairs
The house on Mango Street
Within the first Chapter there was someone who looked down the main character because of her apartment. That person was:
a child
her best friend
a nun
the headmaster of the school
The main character says her name has to do with:
War and Hope
Hope and sadness
Love and waiting
Waiting and flying
The chapter "Hairs" is about :
How obsessed the main character is with people's hair
The depiction of the character and main character family's hair
The description of Cathy's hair
People's hair all around the world
The main character has siblings, whose names are:
Kiki, Cathy and Jenny
Jenny, Carlos and Cathy
Esperanza, Nenny and Kiki
Kiki , Nenny and Carlos
The main character doesn't like her name, so she would like to change it for another one.
True
False
It depends
Not mentioned within the literary work
Who is the main character (or the protagonist)?
Nenny
Elenita
Sandra
Esperanza
How was the house on Mango Street different from the other houses the family had lived in?
Why did Esperanza's family move to Mango Street?
It was the real house our family had always been looking for.
Their old landlord wouldn't fix the broken pipes of their apartment.
Their house on Loomis was too small.
They didn't have enough money to pay the rent.
How does Esperanza feel about her family's home on Mango Street?
She is disappointed by the house and ashamed of it
She is proud of the home and of her parents for buying it
She thinks the home is funny because it is unusual
She worries that the home will be taken from them
To what does Esperanza compare her mother's hair?
bread
rain
a balloon
a log
Based on how Esperanza describes her mother's hair, how does she feel about her mother?
She does not like her or enjoy her company
She feels safe and at home around her
She is more of a daddy’s girl
She is scared of her because she is abusive
Esperanza believes that “boys and girls live in separate worlds.”
True
False
The narrator says Nenny is her best friend.
What does Esperanza want in a friend?
someone who will fight with her
one who will be cool
What does Esperanza want in a friend?
someone who will fight with her
one who will be cool
What does Esperanza mean?
sadness
Who is Esperanza named after?
Her mother
Her neighbor
Her Great Grandmother
Her Aunt
Who is Esperanza named after?
Her mother
Her neighbor
Her Great Grandmother
Her Aunt
Who is Esperanza named after?
Her mother
Her neighbor
Her Great Grandmother
Her Aunt
What was Esperanza's Great-Grandmother considered?
Content in her home
Calm and quiet
An extremely happy woman
A wild horse of a woman
According to Esperanza, “the Chinese, like the Mexicans, don’t like their women______________.”
Strong
Fat
Working
Weak
What is Esperanza’s attitude toward her name?
She wants to change it to a new name
She thinks it is better than any other name
She is indifferent about her name
She likes it sometimes and hates it other times
What is Esperanza’s attitude toward her name?
She wants to change it to a new name
She thinks it is better than any other name
She is indifferent about her name
She likes it sometimes and hates it other times
Who is the great great grand cousin of the Queen of France?
Kathleen
Katrina
Cathy
Esperanza
What does the book say Cathy's house is like?
Who says the neighborhood is getting bad?
For 10 points for your team, jump up and yell to the class "That's my girl Sandra with the poetic prose!"
For 10 points for your team walk up to Mr. Westcott and tell him one thing you remember from the first 20 vignettes of tHoMs.
Why is the mother so overwhelmed with taking care of the kids?
What piece of textual evidence shows us that Alicia’s father represents the stereotypical male who believes that a woman’s place is in the home?
What is the social commentary that the author is making in the Those Who Don't?
How was the house on Mango Street different from the other houses the family had lived in?
True or False: The narrator says Nenny is her best friend.
The House on Mango Street is a novel comprised of several vignettes. What is a vignette?
A vignette is a poem.
A vignette is a short and descriptive piece of writing that captures a brief period in time.
A vignette is a long and descriptive piece of writing that captures a long period in time.
A vignette is a song.
The House on Mango Street takes place in what city?
Guadalajara
San Juan
New York
Chicago
The protagonist of The House on Mango Street is
Esperanza.
Nenny.
Rachel.
Marin.
What is a theme in a literary work?
A theme is a lesson or moral that the author wants the reader to learn.
A theme is a common thread woven throughout a work.
A theme has to be extracted as the reader explores the passages of a work.
A theme concerns itself with a work's message or contains the general idea of a work.
All of the above.
What are the two types of characterization?
Direct and indirect
Descriptive and undescriptive
Real and unreal
Positive and negative
Which is an example of direct characterization?
She put her hair behind her ear nervously as she listened to the interviewer.
She always double checked her calendar to make sure she was never late.
She was a cheery and upbeat person.
She said with a sigh, "I no longer find this interesting" and left.
Which is an example of in-direct characterization?
He was a sad and dreary person.
He was an angry and aggressive man.
He was a liar.
His lighthouse smile lit up any room, and people were instantly drawn to him.
The STEAL method for analyzing characterization stands for:
Stop Taking Everyone's Attention Listen
Sight Taste Eat And Listen
Speech, Thoughts, Emotions, Actions, Looks
Spiderman, Thanos, Electro, Avengers, Loki
We also learned how to write AEC paragraphs this unit. What does AEC stand for?
1-2-3
Assertion, Evidence, Commentary
Acronyms Confuse Everyone
Awesome Exciting Compositions!
What is symbolism in a literary work?
When a writer draws a picture in a book and includes writing to describe it.
When a writer uses one thing to represent what it really is in real life with no deeper meaning.
When a writer works with an artist to include illustrations.
When a writer uses one thing—usually a physical object or phenomenon—to represent something more abstract.
Did you enjoy reading The House on Mango Street?
Yes!
No.
Choose the meaning of the word "linoleum."
Example: "...across the linoleum roses, down the wooden stairs..."
a type of wallpaper
a type of flooring
a type of fake metal
Choose the meaning of the word "strutted."
Example: "It's Rachel who learned to walk the best, all strutted in those magic high heels."
walked confidently or arrogantly
walked timidly or shyly
walked in a perfect, straight line
Choose the meaning of the word "canteen."
Example: "The special kids, the ones who wear keys around their necks, get to eat in the canteen."
a cafeteria for students or staff
a taqueria
an outdoor dining area
Choose the meaning of the word "anemic."
Example: "I'm no Spartan and hold up an anemic wrist to prove it."
thin or smaller than average
chubby or larger than average
lacking power or weak
What is the meaning of the word "descended?"
Example: "The mother's feet, plump and polite, descended like white pigeons from the sea of the pillow..."
to roll across
to move or fall downward
to trudge endlessly
What is the meaning of the word "threshold"?
Example: "...who lay their necks on the threshold waiting for the ball and chain."
an entrance or doorway
a hopeful expectation
a long hallway
A simile is
a comparison using the words "like" or "as" with two seemingly unlike things
extreme exaggeration
using clues to figure out the meaning of unknown words in a sentence
A supporting position, either mentally or physically
Sassy
Pillar
Trudge
Goad
Crumple
to walk with confidence
Strut
Descend
Acculturation
Anemic
Goat
Descend
To move or pass down
To lack energy
To walk with swag
A supporting part
Extremely shy
To lack energy
Accreditation
Anemic
Asthmatic
Arthritis
Acceptable
Which word meanis to walk with a proud and lofty gait
sassy
trudged
strut
crumple
Which word means a floor covering?
Linoleum
Threshold
Swell
Intern
Usually, about how old would an intern be?
12-15 yrs old
5-6 years old
22-25 years old
80-85 years old
Which place would you find kids and food?
Tavern
Canteen
Choose the meaning of the word "canteen."
Example: "The special kids, the ones who wear keys around their necks, get to eat in the canteen."
a restaurant provided for students or staff
taqueria
underground cave
picnic area
