Vignettes 1-8
Vignettes 9-16
Vignettes 17-24
Vignettes 25-34
Themes
100
Where did Esperanza's family live before moving to the house on Mango Street?
Loomis Street
100
Who is Meme Ortiz?
Esperanza's new neighbor. He and his family moved into Cathy's house after her family moved away?
100
Why did Esperanza have to take a rice sandwhich for her lunch
They did not have any meat.
100
What does the main character in the vignette "No Speak English" not want the little boy to do?
Speak English
100
What is a possible theme for the vignette "Gil Furniture Bought and Sold?"
Don't judge a book by its cover or looks can be deceiving.
200
The boys and girls live in...?
Seperate Worlds
200
Describe the car Louie's Cousin is driving?
A great big yellow cadillac with whitewalls and a yellow scarf tied around the mirror.
200
How did Esperanza get her first job?
Her Aunt Lala worked at the place.
200
Who is Geraldo and what happened him?
A boy Marin met at a club. He was killed in a hit-and-run.
200
Material things shouldn't make you is a possible theme for which vignette?
Chanclas
300
What does Esperanza's name mean in English and Spanish?
In English her name means hope and in Spanish it means sadness and waiting
300
If Marin stays there next year where will she get a job?
Downtown
300
Why does Esperanza not want to dance with her uncle at the baptism?
She is embarrassed by her everyday shoes.
300
How does Earl's wife look?
Earl does not have a wife.
300
True friendship is priceless is a possible theme for which vignette?
Our Good Day
400
How is Cathy's house described?
A cat heaven.
400
Why did the people get tired of helping the Vargas children?
They got tired of trying the help the children because they were bad and didn't care about anything.
400
Why does Esperanza believe she will go to hell?
She made up a game imitating her dying aunt.
400
How does Esperanza feel about Sire?
She likes him.
400
What is a possible theme for the vignette "The First Job"?
Growing up too fast can have dangerous consequences.
500
What literary device is used to described Esperanza's and Nenny's laughter?
A simile--"...but all of a sudden and surprised like a pile of dishes breaking."
500
Who does Darius say the cloud is?
God
500
What is Mr. Benny's warning he give to the girls?
He tells them the shoes are dangerous and they're too young to be wearing shoes like that.
500
Sally has to go straight home after school. Esperanza says that Sally becomes different. Describe how Sally is different? Why?
She is quiet and takes off all of her makeup because her father is strict.
500
What symbolizes freedom to women throughout the story?
The window
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