House On Mango Street

Characters

100

What is the name of Esperanza's sister?

Nenny

200

The two girls Esperanza befriends in the beginning of the book

Lucy and Rachael

300

Who dies that makes Papa cry?

Papa's father

400

Who does Marin dance with who is killed?

Geraldo no last name

500

Who is Nenny's best friend who lives across the school yard?

Gloria

Setting

100

What street does Esperanza live on?

Mango Street

200

What city is House on Mango set in?

Chicago

300

What country is Marin's boyfriend from?

Puerto Rico

400

Where is Lucy and Rachael's family from?

Texas

500

What church is Esperanza's little cousin's baptism held in?

Precious Blood Church

Background

100

Who is the author of House On Mango Street?

Sandra Cisneros

200

Who was the book dedicated to?

Sandra Cisnero's mother

300

When was the book published?

1983

400

Where did Sandra Cisnero move to?

San Antonio, Texas

500

What is the first phrase after the copyright page?

 To the women

Book Questions

100

Did Esperanza's family own the House on Mango Street?

Yes

200

True or False - Nenny is Esperanza's older sister

False, she's younger

300

What color was the car Louie's color stole?

Yellow

400

What is Esperanza's job?

Photo developer

500

What commercial does Mamacita's baby boy start to sing?

The Pepsi commercial