Crash Characters
Crash Plot
House on Mango Street Characters
House on Mango Street
Ransom of Red Chief
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Who is Crash's best friend?
Mike Deluca
100
Where does the book take place?
Pennsylvania
100
What is distinctive about Cathy?
She has lots of cats
100
Who is the author?
Sandra Cisneros
100
What are the kidnappers real names?
Sam and Bill
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Where is Penn Webb from?
North Dakota
200
What is Scooter doing when he has his stroke?
Building an observation post for Abby
200
Who are Lucy and Rachel?
Two sisters that live down the street
200
Why does Marin live with Louie’s family in the USA?
Her family in Puerto Rico has sent to the USA to live with relatives.
200
Who is the author?
O. Henry
300
Where does Abby want to get her clothes from?
A Second Time Around
300
Why do Jane and Penn get kicked off the cheer squad?
They miss too many games and practices because of the protests.
300
What does "Mamasota" mean?
A beautiful woman
300
Why was Louie’s cousin handcuffed?
He stole a yellow Cadillac.
300
How much money do the kidnappers ask for in their ransom letter?
$1,500
400
What is a Quaker
A religious group that does not believe in violence.
400
Why does Crash feel he has to be "great every second" during the first game with Hillside East?
He wants to make sure he is doing well in case his parents show up.
400
Who are the "special kids" at Esperanza's school?
Ones who eat in the canteen
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What does Esperanza eat when she stays at school for lunch instead of going home to eat?
A greasy rice sandwich
400
What dream does Sam have?
Being kidnapped and chained to a tree by a red-headed pirate
500
Who does Crash ask to dance at the school dance?
The girl with a floppy white bow
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How does Jane Forbes react when Penn gives her a "Stall the Mall" T-shirt?
She squeals, puts it on, and models it.
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What two things is Alicia afraid of?
Mice and Fathers
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Why does Esperanza's Papa cry?
His father has died
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How did the kidnappers get the boy to go home?
Told him his father had bought a rifle and moccasins for him
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