In the chapter "The House on Mango Street" Esperanza talks to her parents about moving into their 'dream house.' She says, "but I know how those things go." What does she mean?
Esperanza believes that finding their dream home is never going to happen.
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Cathy offers her friendship to Esperanza, but tells her she has “got to” move away because “the neighborhood is getting bad.” What do Cathy’s comments suggest?
They suggest that Cathy thinks she is better than her neighbors.
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Who says that she is moving to France?
Cathy in "Cathy Queen of Cats"
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What does Esperanza think of people who are scared of her neighbors?
She thinks that they are "stupid."
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Why do you think Esperanza’s mom does not make her a sandwich so she can eat in the canteen?
She doesn't make her a sandwich because it will be too much work and because each of her kids will want something different.
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Why does Esperanza spend more time talking about her mom's hair than the rest of her family's?
She spends more time talking about her mom's hair because she is closer to her.
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Why does Esperanza like Rachel and Lucy? Give specific examples
She likes that they are not perfect. They are more like her than Cathy is.
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Who owns the Furniture shop?
Gil
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What did Alicia inherit from her mother?
She inherits her mama's "rolling pin and sleepiness."
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Why does Uncle Nacho say Esperanza's mom was dizzy?
He says too many tamales, but he tilts his head back and motions that it's from too many drinks.
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Consider the quote, “Until then I am a red balloon, a balloon tied to an anchor.” What does the anchor and balloon symbolize?
The anchor symbolizes Nenny and the balloon symbolizes Esperanza
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Why doesn’t Gil turn on the lights for everyone?
He doesn't turn on the lights for everyone because he doesn't want to waste money on those who don't plan on buying anything.
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Who wins the Tarzan Jumping Contest?
Meme Ortiz
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Does Rosa Vargas take care of her kids or does the community?
The community used to but the kids are so disrespectful that the kids now have to take care of themselves.
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What does the oriental man from Esperanza's work steal from her?
A kiss on the lips!
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In "My Name," what is Esperanza afraid of?
She is afraid of turning into her great grandmother.
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How does the chapter "Louie, His Cousin, & His Other Cousin" relate to the theme of social conditions?
The chapter discusses crime and poverty which are two social conditions that we see today.
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Describe the car that Louie's cousin stole.
Yellow
Stolen
Cat whose eyes lit up when the blinker was turned on
White Leather
FM Radio
Automatic Windows
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What type of education is Esperanza getting from Marin?
She is getting street education. She has book smarts but she needs street smarts to survive.
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What allusion does Esperanza use in "The Family of Little Feet" and why does she use it?
She alludes to the story of Cinderella because the girls only have one red shoe.
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Who is Nenny not allowed to hang out with?
The Vargas Kids
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Why is it important for the reader to know that Louie does not tuck in his shirts?
It is important for the reader to know that Louis is just like Esperanza, Nenny, Lucy, and Rachel. It represents the attitude of the neighborhood as a whole.
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What kind of a person is Marin?
Marin is a dreamer, an optimist, a wisher. She hopes for things to happen but doesn't make them happen.
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In "Darius and the Clouds," what is Esperanza's impression of the sky?
The sky is her happy place. She says that you can "fall asleep and wake up drunk on sky."
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In the chapter "Hips" compare how each of the girls views hips.
Rachel: You need them to hold babies while you are cooking
Lucy: You need them to dance
Nenny: She thinks if you don't get them then you turn into a man
Esperanza: