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Misc.
Characters
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Figurative Language
Vocabulary
100

Darius sees who in the clouds?

God. (page 34)

100
Name all of the people in Esperanza's family who live with her in the house on Mango Street.
Papa, Esperanza, Carlos, Nenny, Kiki, and Mama (pages 6-7)
100
What did the girls do to make sure everyone had a chance to ride the bike in "Our Good Day"?
They decided to ride it together. (page 15)
100
"My Papa's hair is like a broom, all up in the air" is an example of...
A Simile
100
What does the word "temporary" mean in the excerpt below: "The house on Mango Street isn't it. For the time being, Mama says. Temporary, says Papa. But I know how those things go."
For a short time.
200
What did the nun say about Esperanza's house, and how did that make Esperanza feel?
She said, "You live there?" Esperanza felt embarrassed/ashamed (page 5).
200

How does Esperanza feel about her name?

She thinks that it is a sad name. It is tough to pronounce. (pages 10-11)

200

Which character smokes cigarettes and listens to the radio during the night?

Marin

200
The sentence, "...windows so small you'd think they were holding their breath" is an example of...
Personification
200
What does the word "raggedy" mean in the excerpt below" "Two girls raggedy as rats live across the street."
Torn up/worn out
300
What makes the house on Mango Street better than the places Esperanza's family lived before?
They don't have to pay rent, share the yard, or be careful not to make too much noise. (page 3)
300

What do Esperanza and Nenny have in common? 

Their laughter and "other things I can't explain," like the fact that they both have memories of Mexico.  (page 17)

300
What happened to Meme Ortiz in the "First Annual Tarzan Jumping Contest"?
He broke both arms. (page 22)
300
What does Esperanza mean when she says, "Until then I am a red balloon, a balloon tied to an anchor"?
It means that she feels like she is capable of flying high, but she is being held down.
300
What does the word "inherit" mean in the excerpt below: "I have inherited her name, but I don't want to inherit her place by the window."
*To be given or to take on as your own
400

Alicia sees...

Mice

400

How does Cathy's (from "Cathy Queen of Cats") feel about people like Esperanza moving into their neighborhood?

She doesn't like it. She is prejudiced. ("In the meantime, they'll just have to move a little farther north from Mango Street, a little farther away every time people like us keep moving in." page 13)

400
What happened to the yellow Cadillac that Louie's cousin was driving?
He crashed it into a lamppost. (page 25)
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Why does the author choose to compare Esperanza's name to the "Mexican records my father plays on Sunday mornings when he is shaving, songs like sobbing"?
To show that Esperanza thinks her name brings back sad memories of Mexico. (Other answers may be accepted if they are strongly supported!)
400
What does the word "lopsided" mean in the excerpt below: "Out front there are twenty-one steps, all lopsided and jutting like crooked teeth."
Leaning to one side
500

Why does the narrator dedicate an entire vignette to the topic of hair?

*This is an inference question! Your answer is correct if you can defend it with text evidence!

500
Why does Marin want to find a boyfriend?
She is looking for someone to change her life. (page 27)
500
Where do you think that Louie's cousin got the yellow Cadillac?
*This is an inference question! Your answer is correct if you can defend it with text evidence!
500
Why does the author choose to compare the smell of Mama's hair to "bread before you bake it"?
To show that the smell of her mother's hair gives her comfort and makes her feel at home. (Other answers may be acceptable if they are well supported!)
500
What does the word "ordinary" mean in the excerpt below: "The windows didn't roll up like in ordinary cars. Instead there was a button that did it for you automatically."
Normal or usual