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Who is the main character of the story?
Esperanza
100
The city and state where the novel takes place?
Chicago, Illinois
100
Who is the protagonist of the story?
Esperanza
100
What do Esperanza and her friends do to imitate grown-ups?
Wear high heeled shoes
100
How many immediate family members does Esperanza have?
6
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Who were Esperanza's Mexican-American sisters who live across the street from Esperanza?
Rachel and Lucy
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The country from which Esperanza's family migrated
Mexico
200
Define semi-autobiographical
Dealing partly with the writer's own life but also containing fictional elements.
200
Who makes Esperanza feel ashamed of her previous house by making her point it out while she is playing in the street?
A nun
200
How many siblings does Esperanza have?
3
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Who is physically abused by her father, and often abandons Esperanza.
Sally
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Where did Esperanza meet the three sisters?
Lucy and Rachel's house
300
Define vignette
A brief evocative description, account, or episode
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What is the conflict of the story?
Esperanza wants to move off of mango street and get a house of her own, but she is stuck there, due to lack of money
300
What was different about the house on mango street, compared to any house that she has had in the past
Her family actually owns this one, so they don't need to share it with anyone, or answer to a landlord
400
Who is Esperanza's kid sister?
Nenny
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Where do Esperanza and her friends like to hang out?
The monkey gardens
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What technique is used by Esperanza when she says that the four skinny trees teach and inspire her to keep on going and surviving.
Personification
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What word does the name "Esperanza" symbolize?
Hope
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What did Esperanza realize after her experience with the nun?
She realizes that she wants to get a house that people could point at, and she would be proud
500
Who owns the corner store?
Mr. Benny
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At what place was Esperanza assaulted?
The carnival (Near the "Red Clowns")
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What is the authors purpose for writing the story?
To empower women, to show racial discriminations, and to show independence
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Who is Esperanza’s first crush?
Sire
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Why does Esperanza like her mothers hair the best?
... Because she says it smells like bread, and reminds her of home
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