WorksheetsHouse on Mango Street #1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
In the vignette "My Name," what does Esperanza say her name means in English?
Love
Hope
Joy
Strength
Why does Esperanza's family move to the house on Mango Street?
A. They won the lottery
B. Their previous landlord refused to fix the water pipes
C. They wanted to live closer to relatives
D. They needed more space for their growing family
Which character encourages Esperanza to keep writing because it will keep her free?
A. Aunt Lupe
Alicia
Sally
Her mother
In the vignette "Hips," what do the girls believe hips are useful for?
A. Running faster
B. Attracting boys
C. Dancing and having babies
D. Wearing fashionable clothes
Why does Cathy, "Queen of Cats," say she has to move away from Mango Street?
Her family bought a bigger house
The neighborhood is getting bad
She wants to attend a better school
She got a job in another city
What object do Esperanza, Lucy, and Rachel purchase together, symbolizing their friendship?
A house
A doll
A radio
A bike
Who is the girl that teaches Esperanza about the power and potential dangers of beauty?
Marin
Sally
Nenny
Lucy
What does the house on Mango Street represent to Esperanza throughout the novel?
A cherished family heirloom
A symbol of poverty and confinement
A dream come true
A place of safety and comfort
In "The Family of Little Feet," what do the girls receive that changes how others see them?
Makeup
Stylish dresses
High-heeled shoes
New hairstyles
What is the significance of the four skinny trees outside Esperanza's house?
They provide fruit for the community
They remind her of her childhood home
They symbolize hope and resilience
They represent her family members
