braiding
sweetgrass
sweetgrass
This ceremonial plant, used in braids and honored in the book's title, symbolizes healing, gratitude, and connection. What plant is this?
Braiding sweetgrass
The whole story takes place during this short amount of time. How long is this time exactly?
60 seconds
This is the name of the street where Esperanza lives?
Mango Street
Where are the boys in The Lord of the Flies stranded after a plane crash?
A island
Which trees produce acorns?
Oak Trees
The author of the book is part of what Native American group?
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Will says there are three rules in his neighborhood: No crying, no snitching, and do what if someone you love gets killed?
Get revenge
These two girls become Esperanza’s friends, but she later realizes they might not be the best influence. What are their names?
Lucy and Rachel
This object represents order and civilization in the story, and is used to call meetings. What is it?
In what year was the first iPhone released?
2007
The author is also a scientist who studies plants. What kind of scientist is she?
botanist scientist
Who is Will’s older brother's name?
Shawn
Esperanza says she wants a house that is different from the one on Mango Street. What kind of house does she want?
A house of her own
This boy is the main antagonist of the story, eventually leading the boys into violence and chaos. What's his name?
Jack
What is the only continent where coffee grows naturally?
Africa
In the book, the author says we shouldn’t call plants and animals “it” because they are living beings. What should we do instead?
treat them like family or use respectful words
One of the people who gets on the elevator is Will’s uncle, who talks to him about this dangerous cycle. What is the cycle about?
violence and revenge
Esperanza learns that being a woman in her neighborhood can be hard. She sees that many women feel what?
Trapped or stuck
This character discovers the truth about the "beast" but is killed before he can warn the others. What's his name?
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
AU
The author says that instead of always taking, we should ____ to the Earth.
give back
At the end of the elevator ride, someone asks Will an important question without answering. What is that question?
"You coming"
At the end of the book, Esperanza says she will leave Mango Street, but also promises to do what?
come back for the ones who cant leave
This character's death marks the ultimate breakdown of order and the complete triumph of savagery over civilization on the island. Who is it?
Piggy🐷
In which year did World War I begin?
1914