The House on Mango Street Final Exam
How old was Sally when he got married?
8th grade (13-14)
What does Darius say?
"God is in the clouds."
How does Esperanza describe herself?
"I am a red balloon, a balloon tied to an anchor."
What does Alicia say to Esperanza?
"Like it or not, you are Mango Street, and one day you'll come back too."
What religion is Esperanza?
Catholic
Where does the novel take place?
Chicago
Who lived on Mango Street?
Esperanza, Mama, Papa, Calos, Nenny, etc.
Where is Alicia from?
Guadalajara
Who is Meme Ortiz?
Juan, he moved into the house across the street that Cathy's dad built
Where did Esperanza get her first job?
Peter Pan Photo Finishers
Who learns to walk in the high heeled shoes?
Rachael
What are the names of Esperanza's new friends?
Rachael and Lucy
According to Esperanza and her friends, why are hips important?
to let you know which skeleton is a mans or a womens
Why6 does Esperanza get a job?
to pay for private school
What did the sisters say to Esperanza that is important?
to remember to come back for those who can't leave as easily as her
What is the purpose of referring to Ruthie as "Edna's Ruthie"?
to reveal Ruthie's personality
What house did the family dreamt of having?
white house running water, real stairs, 3 washrooms, a basement, etc.
What happens on her first day?
an old man sexually assualts her
How does Esperanza view the house on Mango Street?
as a visible sign of the oppression in her life
What does Esperanza see many of the girls longing for?
attention from men
What does "horse woman" mean?
both women are wild and strong-willed
At the end of the novel, Esperanza is...
determined and independent
What one word best describes how Esperanza and her family feel about the community?
disappointed
how do Esperanza's feelings towards boys change in the novel?
eager-conflicted-indifferent
What does Esperanza's family value?
family
Who is Marin?
from Puerto Rico who lives with her cousin's family, babysits, she sells makeup at Avon
Who is Alicia?
goes to the local university, her mother died, her father forces her to take over the family's domestic chores, attempts to escape through education, not marriage
What happened to Efren?
he chipped his tooth on a parking meter
Where did Louie's other cousin get the car?
he stole it
What happened to Geraldo?
he was killed in a hit and run
Where did she get her name?
her grandmother
Who encourages Esperanza to get an education?
her mother
Why won't Esperanza dance?
her shoes are too tight
Where did Esperanza get the money for the bike?
herself and took some from Nenny ($2)
What does a mother bring the girls?
high heel shoes
What does Esperanza's name mean in Spanish?
hope
How did Meme break both arms?
in the First Annual Tarzan Jumping Contest
How is Esperanza at the beginning of the novel?
innocent
What is not true about Sally?
she cares for Esperanza
Why did Esperanza's mother quit school?
she didn't have nice clothes
Why does Cathy want to move away from Mango Street?
she doesn't want to live by Mexican Americans
How does Esperanza feel after she dances with her Uncle Nacho?
she feels happy and free
How does Esperanza feel about the house on Mango Street?
she feels poor and wants a new house
What happened to Refugia?
she got her head stuck between two slats in a gate
What was the game the boys played with Sally?
she had to kiss them to get her keys back
How does Esperanza feel about her father?
she loves him deeply
Why is Cheryl not Sally's friend anymore?
she made her ear bleed, called her names, and bit a hole in her arm
Why does Esperanza feel bad about imitating her aunt?
she never knew how serious/how sick she was
Why does Sister Superior say Esperanza cannot have lunch at the canteen with the "stay-at school" kids?
she only lives 3 blocks away
Why does Papa tell Esperanza first about the death of their grandfather?
she she can tell the others
Why does Esperanza want to be beautiful and cruel?
she wants to escape the roles of society and be independent
What happened to Sally?
she was talking to a boy so her dad beat her
What type of women does Esperanza draw inspiration from?
strong, independent women who value education
What does a new home away from Mango Street symbolize for Esperanza?
success
What does Esperanza like to do?
tell stories
How does the description of the individuals on Mango Street contribute to the theme of the novel?
The individuals and their stories reflect the environment on Mango Street
What statement best describes the p.o.v. in the novel?
The novel is told by a single evolving character as she summarizes and observes those around her.
Why did Papa only eat ham and eggs when he came to this country?
thats the only thing he knew how to say
What is Esperanza's weeping symbolic for?
the loss of childhood
What statement best describes The House on Mango Street?
the novel is about a young girl's transition from childhood and adulthood, the observation of the oppression in her neighborhood, and her determination to better her life
Who eats in the canteen?
the special kids
What year was Esperanza born?
the year of the horse
What would Esperanza get for $5.00?
a bike and two friends
Who is Darius?
a boy in Esperanza's class who see's the good amidst the bad
What does Elenita, the fortune teller, tell Esperanza she sees?
a home in the heart
What do most girls in the community see as the key to a better life?
a man
What does Nenny want to purchase?
a music box
What similes does Esperanza use to describe hips?
they bloom like roses
What happens to the shoes?
they get thrown away
How are Esperanza and Nenny similiar?
they have similar thoughts
Why does Esperanza get brown saddle shoes every September?
they last long
Why do the girls like the high heels?
they make them feel confident and beautiful
Describe the game the children played.
they picked someone everyone knew and imitated them, the others had to guess who it was
What is something Esperanza and Nenny have in common?
they think the same
Who is Sire's girlfriend?
Lois
Why do the sister come to town?
Lucy and Rachael's sister died
How does Esperanza feel she compares to Nenny?
Nenny is beautiful, she is not
What would she prefer her name to be?
Zeze the X
What does Esperanza feel about the Mexican culture?
it is oppressive toward women
Describe the Monkey Garden.
its like paradise, like the Garden of Eden. Its an abandoned garden where a monkey used to live that Esperanza and her friends use as a playground
What is Earl's job?
jukebox repair man
What does Gil look like?
old, dark skin tone, wise, quiet, glasses
Who is Louie?
oldest in the family
Mango Street is...
poverty stricken
What house do they have?
red, small, tight steps, no front yard, everyone shares a room, etc.
