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Duplicate of The House on Mango Street Review
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Review for The House on Mango Street final test. #ela #thehouseonmangostreet
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1
What do we know about Esperanza's family?
Her brothers don't speak to her outside the house.
Her father is dead.
She is responsible for her younger sister, Nenny.
Her grandparents still live in Puerto Rico.
2
What does Esperanza's name mean in Spanish?
love
hope
bravery
beauty
3
Which body part inspires Rachel, Lucy, and Esperanza to make up suggestive jump rope songs?
hips
lips
neck
legs
4
How do the neighbor's deal with the Vargas kids?
They all work together to keep them safe
they help Rosa with the house work so she can help the kids
they have given up on them since the kids don't listen.
they are mean to them, shout and throw garbage at them
5
Who is Esperanza named after?
the daughter in a Mayan folktale
her grandmother who regretted her married life.
her aunt who works at the photo shop
the wife of a Chicago politician
6
Why is Aunt Lupe important to Esperanza?
she want to grow up to be just like her
she encourages her to learn to swim
her house is a nice escape from her family
she listens to Esperanza's poems and encourages her
7
What does Sally do in the Monkey Garden?
She hides for over an hour
agrees to kiss boys for her house keys
tells Esperanza's secrets to everyone
she finds a wallet and turns it in to police
8
What is wrong with Aunt Lupe?
she is an invalid (can't walk) after a diving accident
she has been mentally slow since childhood
she is sick from an incurable disease
she has extreme mood swings
9
Who is "Geraldo, No Last Name"?
chef at the restaurant
janitor at the school who had a heart attack
man who died after Marin danced with him
Esperanza's co-worker
10
What is the house on Mango Street like?
Four stories hight with a big green lawn and garden.
Small red house with 4 trees and a small garage.
Falling down and barely has running water.
Two story blue and brick house with a tree house in back.
11
What do the three mysterious sisters see in Esperanza's future?
a beautiful woman, cruel to the men she meets
married with four children, no husband around
a successful writer, but a terribly lonely woman
leaving Mango street and going far away
12
What does Alicia want for her future?
open up her own Mexican restaurant
marry a good man like her father
to graduate from college and move away from home
run away to Hollywood and be a movie star
13
Why does Esperanza plan to welcome bums into the attic of her adult home?
they keep old houses warm
she has to help the poor and suffering
she wants to scare people who come to visit
she knows what it's like to be without a home
14
What do the girls do with the items from the family of little feet?
spend the afternoon reading and gossiping
play dress-up and walk around the block
hide them from Esperanza's brothers
eat them
15
What happened to Louie's male cousin?
got arrested for stealing a car
was first in his family to graduate from college
got married and moved back to Puerto Rico
was arrested and deported for an expired green card
16
Why is Esperanza embarrassed at her baby cousin's baptism party?
she spilled juice all over the baby's white outfit
she had to wear her old school shoes
her mama got drunk
her hair looked awful
17
What is the narrator's name?
Esperanza
Nenny
unnamed neighbor
Sally
18
Where does Esperanza get her first real job?
cash register at the gas station
matching negatives at the photo shop
washing dishes at the ice cream store
shelving books at the library
19
After her mother died, what did Alicia's father expect her to do?
cook for the whole family
vacuum the house daily
schedule his doctor's appointments
clear the table and wash his dishes
20
What does Esperanza think of her sister in the beginning of the book?
thinks she is a responsibility, and not a true friend.
best friends who tell each other everything.
the are too far apart in age for it to matter.
thinks she is annoying and tries to avoid her
21
How does Papa react when his father dies?
he cries and Esperanza doesn't know what to do
He is depressed and Esperanza tries to get him to talk
He cheers with joy and Esperanza laughs a maniacal laugh
He shouts in anger and Esperanza is scared
22
What happens on her first day on the job?
old guy makes her kiss him
purse is stolen from the coat room
gets lost and is two hours late
spills cleaning chemicals on her clothes
23
What does Esperanza assume other people think of her community?
That outsiders are envious of her community.
That outsiders are afraid of her community.
That outsiders are happy to be a part of her community.
That outsiders don't like her community.
24
What do the three sisters and Alicia convince Esperanza to do?
stay on Mango Street to make the neighborhood better
keep writing and send out her manuscripts
speak about her feelings to her loved ones
return to Mango Street so he doesn't forget who she is
25
What happens to Esperanza at the carnival?
She is raped by several boys she doesn't know
Sally slips her some vodka and she gets drunk
she gets stabbed in the stomach
Rachel steals Esperanza's money
26
How does Esperanza feel about her mother?
she makes her feel safe, loved, and comfortable
she loves her mother, but she died when she was little
she hates her mother's shouting and criticism.
they love each other but both work too hard to show it.
27
What intrigues Esperanza about Sally?
she is a better writer than Esperanza
she is self-centered and close-minded
she was the first Mexican to win the spelling bee
She is different at school and at home
28
Who is Cathy, Queen of Cats?
Sire's girlfriend who Esperanza has a crush on
th school bully who makes fun of Esperanza's rice sandwich
a girl from school who invites Esperanza for lunch
a neighbor who insults Esperanza
29
What does the bum man offer to trade with Rachel?
to clean her yard for a meal
to move out of the way while she rides around the block
a dollar for a kiss
his empty bottle for a full one
30
How does Esperanza meet and become friends with Rachel and Lucy?
Helps Rachel and Lucy after the wreck their bikes.
Teaches them how to tune up their bikes.
Donates money to buy and share a used bike with them.
Shows them where Gil's bike shop is.
31
How does Esperanza react to the incident with Sally?
tells everyone that Sally's dad beats her
wants to die and never returns to the Monkey Garden
laughs loudly and buries her necklace
attacks Sally and punches her in the eye
32
What does Esperanza want to do for lunch at school?
buy a hot lunch
stay at school and eat in the cafeteria (canteen)
work as a lunch monitor
leave and go home with Nenny's friend
33
Why doesn't Esperanza talk to Sire about how she feels?
he doesn't know she even exists
he just got out of a bad relationship
he has 3 jobs and is too busy
already has a girlfriend
34
What theme best fits the story so far?
Courage
Family
War
Money
35
What is the problem with the Vargas's children?
they are sick because their home is full of mold and rodents
they are out of control and have no respect for anything
they have a hard time in school
they keep running away from home like their father did.
36
What advice does Mama give Esperanza?
speaking two languages will be useful in life
avoid feeling shame because it can keep you down
once we stop experiencing culture we will die
devote your life to your husband, he'll take care of you
37
Why does Esperanza appear to disapprove of Sally's marriage to an older man?
the man is sick and she doesn't think he'll live long
her husband is controlling and she doesn't really love him
she is jealous of Sally because she got away
Sally is taking advantage of the rich guy
38
What to Esperanza, Rachel, and Lucy receive from the family of little feet?
homemade egg rolls and rice
picture books and blank notepads
two leather purses and a leather belt
three pairs of high-heeled shoes
