The translation of the protagonist's name, Esperanza.
What is Hope
What advice did Esperanza's mom give her when she said, "I could've been somebody."
Don't let anything stop you from achieving your dreams.
What is the name of Esperanza's friend that had to move out of the neighborhood because people like her were moving in?
Cathy queen of cats
When Louie's cousin wrecked the stolen yellow cadillac what did the front of the car end up looking like?
alligator nose
What is a bildungsroman?
a coming-of-age story
a story with a life lesson
What does Esperanza say smells like bread?
her mother's hair
Esperanza's older friend who values education because she "doesn't want to spend her whole life in a factory or behind a rolling pin"
Alicia
Who is the book dedicated to?
For all the women
Esperanza's friend who writes poetry
What is Minerva
Everyone on Mango Street just wants to be ___________ , but it's not that _________.
happy; easy
What are the three themes repeated throughout the book?
Belonging, Heritage and Home
Also, perseverance, resilience and hope :)