House on Mango Street
The meaning of Esperanza's name
Hope
What does Darius say he sees in the clouds?
God.
Who are Esperanza's best friends?
Rachel and Lucy
Where is Esperanza's family from?
Mexico
What is a central idea?
A lesson or a moral in the story.
What does Esperanza wish for above all else?
A House
Which character is studying at university?
Alicia
What Rachel, Lucy and Esperanza purchased together.
A bike.
What is Nenny's full first name?
Magdalena
What was in Esperanza's sandwich the day she ate in the canteen at school?
A rice sandwich
What is Esperanza's first job?
A Photo Finisher
Who fell off of the roof trying to "fly"?
Angel Vargas
What hand-me-down items Esperanza and her friends receive from a neighbor.
High-heeled shoes
What happens to Aunt Lupe?
Aunt Lupe dies
What do Nenny and Esperanza find in the junk store?
A music box.
What is the color of the Esperanza's house?
Red
Who says "There? You live there?"
A nun.
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
According to the Chinese calendar, what year was Esperanza born?
The year of the horse.
What name does Esperanza wish to have?
Zeze the X
Who are the two female characters that Esperanza looks up to that are older than her?
Marin and Alicia
In order to become friends, how much money do Lucy and Rachel ask Esperanza for?
$5.
What does Esperanza compare her mother hair to?
Warm bread
Who dies in Esperanza's family?
Her grandfather