wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

7th grade ELA guide by Nassan Brandon Williams.

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is the author of the book in the house on mango street?

a)
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
b)
Isabel Allende
c)
Julia Alvarez
d)
Sandra Cisneros
2.

Who is the main character in the house on mango street?

a)
Maria
b)
Rosa
c)
Ana
d)

Esperanza

3.

where is the house located in the house on mango street?

a)

in chicago

b)

On Banana Street in west philly

c)

On Apple Street in miami

d)

On Orange Street in chicago

4.

what ethnicity is the main character family in the house on mango street?

a)
Spanish
b)

Mexican American

c)
Italian
d)
Chinese
5.

what does esperanza dream of because when she grows up in the house on mango street?

a)

to be a writer

b)
Living in a big city
c)
Traveling the world
d)
Becoming a doctor
6.

who is esperanza's first friend in the neighborhood?

a)

rachel

b)
Rosa
c)
Maria
d)
Luisa
7.

what is the signifiance of "the house on mango street" in the story in the house on mango street?

a)
Represents the protagonist's love for mangoes
b)
Symbolizes the protagonist's fear of change
c)
Signifies the protagonist's desire to travel
d)

her past

8.

How does esperanza feel about her name in the house on mango street?

a)
She feels angry and frustrated.
b)

she does not like it

c)
She feels indifferent and neutral.
d)
She feels happy and proud.
9.

What is the major theme of "the house on mango street"?

a)
Exploration of family dynamics
b)
Journey of self-discovery
c)

comings of age

d)
Critique of societal norms
10.

What is the genre of the book "the house on mango street"?

a)

realistic Fiction

b)
Science fiction
c)
Non-fiction
d)
Historical fiction
11.

who is Cathy in the house on mango street?

a)
Cathy is a professional athlete
b)
Cathy is a famous singer
c)
Cathy is the mayor of the town
d)

she moved away

12.

Why does esperanza write in the house on mango street?

a)
To learn how to cook
b)
To become a professional athlete
c)
To practice her singing
d)

escape reality

13.

What does esperanza resent about her house in the house on mango street?

a)
Esperanza resents the color of her house on Mango Street.
b)
Esperanza resents the location of her house on Mango Street.
c)
Esperanza resents the number of rooms in her house on Mango Street.
d)

location

14.

how does esperanza feel about her present living situation in the house on mango street?

a)

She feels unhappy, ashamed.

b)
She feels excited and hopeful.
c)
She feels indifferent and unbothered.
d)
She feels content and satisfied.
15.

who is "the Earl of Tennessee"?

a)

someone in the story

b)
Tennessee Williams
c)
Earl Grey
d)
Steve Earlobe
16.

What is the narrative style of "the house on mango street"?

a)
Short story
b)
Poem
c)
Novel
d)

first person

17.

which of the following best describes esperanza's writing style

a)
Analytical, factual, and argumentative
b)
Descriptive, emotional, and narrative
c)

straight forward

d)
Technical, concise, and informative
18.

why does esperanza want to leave mango street?

a)
Esperanza wants to leave Mango Street to start a business
b)
Esperanza wants to leave Mango Street because she is bored
c)
Esperanza wants to leave Mango Street to become a famous singer
d)

to persu her dream

19.

who is Rafaela in the house on mango street?

a)
Rafaela is a famous singer
b)

neighbors of esperanza

c)
Rafaela is Esperanza's mother
d)
Rafaela is a teacher at the local school
20.

How does esperanza view her neighbors in "house on mango street"?

a)
Jealousy
b)
Resentment
c)
Gratitude
d)

pittys them

21.

What literary device is commonly used in "house on mango street" to convey the protagonist's emotions"

a)
Alliteration
b)
Imagery
c)
Metaphor
d)
Simile
22.

how does Sandra cisneros use symbolism In the novel?

a)
Sandra Cisneros uses symbolism in the novel by focusing on food, clothing, and animals
b)

to show culture and identity

c)
Sandra Cisneros uses symbolism in the novel by highlighting technology, sports, and transportation
d)
Sandra Cisneros uses symbolism in the novel by emphasizing colors, weather, and music
23.

which of the following best describes the narrative style in "house on mango street"?

a)

vignette

b)

third

c)

second

d)

first

24.

In the novel, the house on mango street is symbol of:

a)

being trapped

b)
Isolation, fear, and despair
c)
Luxury, happiness, and success
d)
Freedom, wealth, and contentment
25.

What is the significance of the title "the house on mango street"?

a)

a place of suffering

b)
The title signifies the protagonist's career as a real estate agent
c)
The title represents the protagonist's love for mangoes
d)
The title refers to a specific street where the protagonist lives
26.

Discuss esperanza's disappointment with the house on mango street.

a)
Esperanza loves the house on Mango Street
b)
Esperanza is disappointed with the house on Mango Street because it is not what she had dreamed of.
c)
Esperanza finds the house on Mango Street perfect
d)
Esperanza is indifferent towards the house on Mango Street
27.

Why doesn't Esperanza consider it a "real house" in the house on mango street?

a)
Esperanza doesn't consider it a 'real house' because it is not the house she has always dreamed of.
b)
Esperanza doesn't consider it a 'real house' because it is floating in the air.
c)
Esperanza doesn't consider it a 'real house' because it is made of cardboard.
d)
Esperanza doesn't consider it a 'real house' because it is haunted.
28.

What kind of person emerges in the first three vignettes in the house on mango street?

a)

Esperanza, a young girl who is observant, introspective

b)
Esperanza, a middle-aged woman who is carefree and adventurous
c)
Juan, an elderly man who is wise and reserved
d)
Maria, a teenager who is rebellious and indifferent
29.

What are esperanza's concerns during these early moments in the novel in the house on mango street?

a)
Esperanza dreams of becoming a professional athlete
b)
Esperanza feels out of place, wants her own house, and desires to break free from poverty.
c)
Esperanza wants to move to a different country
d)
Esperanza is happy with her current situation
30.

who is Geraldo in the house on mango street?

a)
Geraldo is the author of 'The House on Mango Street'.
b)

Geraldo is a guy Marin dances with and then is hit by a car (no last name)

c)
Geraldo is a famous chef in the neighborhood.
d)
Geraldo is a dog that lives on Mango Street.
31.

who is esperanza, in the house on mango street?

a)
Esperanza is a secondary character in 'The House on Mango Street.'
b)
Esperanza is the author of 'The House on Mango Street.'
c)
Esperanza is a pet in 'The House on Mango Street.'
d)

Esperanza is twelve years old Chicana (Mexican American girl).who wishes for a home of her own.

32.

Who is Ruthie in the house on mango street?

a)

Ruthie is a childish grown up neighbor..

b)
Ruthie is Esperanza's teacher at school.
c)
Ruthie is a famous singer in the neighborhood.
d)
Ruthie is a cat that lives in the backyard.
33.

who is Marin in the house on mango street?

a)
Marin is a magical creature living in the attic of the house on Mango Street
b)

Marin is a young girl from Puerto Rico who lives with her cousin's family.

c)
Marin is Esperanza's teacher at school
d)
Marin is a famous singer from Mexico who moved to Mango Street
34.

who is Nenny in the house on mango street?

a)
Nenny is Esperanza's cousin.
b)
Nenny is Esperanza's neighbor.
c)
Nenny is Esperanza's best friend.
d)
Nenny is Esperanza's younger sister.
35.

who is uncle Nacho in the house on mango street?

a)
Uncle Nacho is a secret agent working for the government.
b)
Uncle Nacho is a professional chef at a local restaurant.
c)

Esperanza's friendly uncle, who gets her to dance at her cousin's baptism.

d)
Uncle Nacho is a famous actor in Hollywood.
36.

who Aunt Lupe in the house on mango street?

a)
A character in 'The House on Mango Street' by Isabel Allende.
b)
A character in 'The House on Mango Street' by Julia Alvarez.
c)
A character in 'The House on Mango Street' by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
d)

In her youth, was a beautiful swimmer, but now she is old,blind, and bed ridden.

37.

who is Carlos and Kiki in the house on mango street?

a)
Carlos and Kiki are best friends of the protagonist
b)

Esperanza's younger brothers

c)
Carlos and Kiki are pets of the protagonist
d)
Carlos and Kiki are teachers at the protagonist's school
38.

who is Rachel in the house on mango street?

a)
Rachel is the main character in the story
b)
Rachel is Esperanza's teacher
c)
Rachel is a famous singer on Mango Street
d)

Rachel lives across the street from Esperanza, *(born in Chicago).

39.

Who is Lucy in the house on mango street?

a)
The owner of the house on Mango Street
b)

Esperanza's best friend lives across the street from Esperanza.

c)
A famous singer from the neighborhood
d)
A character from a different book