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