WorksheetsThe House on Mango Street
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Who is the author of The House on Mango Street?
Sandra Cisneros
Frida Khalo
Dr. Seuss
Maria Santiago
Why did Esperanza's family move to Mango Street? (NT)
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
From whose perspective is the story told?
Geraldo
Nenny
Esperanza
Sandra
Who is the main character (or the protagonist)?
Nenny
Elenita
Sandra
Esperanza
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How was the house on Mango Street different from the other houses the family had lived in?
It was the largest house they had ever lived in.
The government was paying for it.
It was their own house.
It was the first two-story house they had lived in.
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True or False: The narrator says Nenny is her best friend.
True
False
Why does Cathy tell Esperanza she is moving?
Cathy lost all her cats and needs to find them
her great grand cousin in France is giving them money
her dad got a new job
the neighborhood is getting bad
Which of the following characters do not live with Esperanza?
Mama and papa
Nenny
Carlos and Kiki
All of these characters live with Esperanza
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
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One of the major themes, home, is introduced in vignette one, what does the narrator feel about home?
Home is awesome.
Home is the place that she escapes from the outside world.
Home is her dream.
Home is a place that makes her feel safe, secure, comfortable and sometimes disappointed.
Although Nenny and Esperanza look differently, what do they share in common?
They have the same eyes
They both have their mother's nose
They both are clumsy
They have the same laugh
Who spent her life looking out the window after they got married?
Mama
Esperanza's great grandmother
Cathy Queen of Cats
Nenny
According to Esperanza, what does Sally want?
to get married
to love and love and love
to get away from her parents
a boyfriend to make her happy
In the final vignette, what does Esperanza say she likes to do?
paint pictures
write songs
tell stories
watch sunsets
Why does Esperanza like Marin?
She is good at babysitting.
She is teaching Esperanza to sing.
She tells Esperanza adult things.
She bakes excellent cookies.
What is the primary theme explored in *The House on Mango Street*?
Identity and self-discovery
War and peace
Science and technology
Magic and fantasy
Which literary device is frequently used by Sandra Cisneros in *The House on Mango Street*?
Metaphor
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
What does the house on Mango Street symbolize for Esperanza?
Freedom
Wealth
Dreams and aspirations
Fear
How does Esperanza's view of her neighborhood change throughout the book?
She grows to love it
She becomes indifferent
She becomes more critical
She feels more connected
What is the significance of names in *The House on Mango Street*?
They represent cultural identity
They are just random
They are used for humor
They have no significance
Which character in *The House on Mango Street* is known for her storytelling?
Esperanza
Nenny
Sally
Marin
What role does gender play in *The House on Mango Street*?
It highlights societal expectations
It is not mentioned
It is a minor theme
It is only relevant to male characters
How does Esperanza feel about her name?
She loves it
She wants to change it
She is indifferent
She thinks it's funny
What does Esperanza hope to achieve by leaving Mango Street?
Fame and fortune
A new identity
A better life
Revenge
Which of the following best describes the narrative style of *The House on Mango Street*?
First-person vignettes
Third-person omniscient
Second-person
Stream of consciousness
