All About Esperanza
What does Esperanza’s name mean in English AND Spanish?
"hope" in English and "too many letters" or "sadness" in Spanish
Who lives in Cathy’s house after her family moves away?
Meme (Juan) Ortiz
Who are Esperanza's best friends?
Rachel and Lucy
Where is Esperanza's family from?
Mexico
What is a vignette
One moment in time, a certain character or defining detail
Why doesn't Esperanza want to dance in Chanclas?
She doesn't like her shoes.
Which character is studying at university?
Alicia
What Rachel, Lucy and Esperanza purchased together.
A bike.
What does Esperanza’s father do for a living?
gardening or landscaping
What city is the novel set in?
Chicago
Where did Esperanza live before Mango Street?
Loomis, Keeler, Paulina
What does Elenita use to give Esperanza's fortune?
Cards, Palm, Water
What hand-me-down items Esperanza and her friends receive from a neighbor.
High-heeled shoes
What happens to Aunt Lupe?
Aunt Lupe dies
Who wrote The House on Mango Street?
Sandra Cisneros
What does Esperanza dream of becoming?
a writer, poet or storyteller
What happens to Louie’s cousin when he takes the kids for a ride in a stolen car?
He crashes the car and gets arrested
Why did Cathy Queen of Cats leave?
"People like Esperanza moving in".
Who are the members of Esperanza's family?
Papa, Mama, Carlos, Kiki, Esperanza and Nenny
What do the trees in "Four Skinny Trees" symbolize for Esperanza?
Hope, Strength, Confidence, Perseverance
What broke Mamacita's heart?
Her son singing the Pepsi commercial in English
Who is Esperanza's friend who writes poetry?
Minerva
What does Mama tell Esperanza in "A Smart Cookie"?
To stay in school, not to drop out.