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100

List the members of Esperanza's family. 

Mama, papa, Carlos, Kiki, Nenny, and Esperanza

100

Who is the author of "The House on Mango Street?" 

Sandra Cisneros

100

In one chapter, Darius points at something and declares that it is God. At what is he pointing? 

A cloud

100

[Daily Double - whole class]

What type of car did Louie's cousin steal? 

A yellow Cadillac

100

What sticker does Mr. Tecson have on his water bottle? 

Bad Bunny

200

Cathy claims to be related to whom? 

The Queen of France

200

[Daily Double - whole class]


In what year was this book originally published? 

1984

200

What is Earl's job? 

A jukebox repairman

200

How many different names do the eskimos have for snow, according to Rachel? 

30

200

Who is the character in the green shirt? 

Quasimodo

300

Who is the young man who Marin met, who passed away after a tragic car accident? 

Geraldo

300

"The House on Mango Street" is told in a series of what? 

Vignettes

300

What is Marin's job? 

She sells Avon products

300

How did Angel Vargas die? 

He fell off the roof of his house. 

300

What time does Seminar end? 

10:54 am

400

What is the name of Ruthie's mother? 

Edna

400

To whom is "The House on Mango Street" dedicated? 

A las Mujeres

To the Women

400

Esperanza feels guilty for Aunt Lupe's death. Why does she feel this? 

She and her friends played a game where they imitated Aunt Lupe in her emaciated condition. 

400

What happened at Esperanza's job? 

A man kissed her without her consent

400

British novelist Ian Fleming, a former naval cryptologist, created what famous character? 

James Bond

500

What is the name of the witch woman that Esperanza goes to see? 

Elenita

500

Name six chapters in the book. 

[Answers will vary]

500

With whom does Esperanza dance at the afterparty of her little cousin's baptism? 

Uncle Nacho

500

What two things does Elenita tell Esperanza will happen to her? 

She will go to a wedding soon. 

She sees a "home in the heart."

500

In what high school was Truman Middle College originally housed? 

Amundsen H.S.