Characters
Who's the main character?
Esperanza
What street does Esperanza live on?
Mango Street
The book is about growing up. True or False?
True
Are the chapters long or short?
Short
What is the name of the opening vignette of the novel?
The House on Mango Street
What is Esperanza’s sister’s name?
Nenny
What city does the story take place in?
Chicago
Esperanza wants a house mainly because she wants what?
Independence
What are the short chapters called?
Vignettes
Which vignette explains why Esperanza doesn’t like sharing her name?
My Name
Who is Esperanza’s friend that gets married young?
Sally
What color is Esperanza’s house?
Red
What theme is shown by women being unhappy or trapped?
Women’s roles / unfair treatment
Why does Cisneros use first-person narration?
To show Esperanza’s thoughts
In which vignette do the girls wear high-heeled shoes and attract attention?
The Family of Little Feet
Who is the character that studies late at night and wants a better life?
Alicia
Why doesn’t Esperanza like her house?
It’s small and not what she dreamed of
What theme is shown when Esperanza wants to leave Mango Street?
Dreams of a better future
How does the language change as Esperanza matures?
It becomes more thoughtful
Which vignette shows Esperanza being treated unfairly at her job?
Geraldo No Last Name or The First Job
Who tells Esperanza she must come back for the others someday?
The three sisters
Why does Esperanza feel embarrassed when people see where she lives?
Because the neighborhood is poor and looks run-down
Why does Esperanza feel different from others on Mango Street?
She wants more for her life
Why is this style effective for telling Esperanza’s story?
It mirrors memory and growth
Which vignette helps Esperanza realize she must leave Mango Street but later return to help others?
Three Sisters