Linoleum Roses
The Three Sisters
Alicia & I Talking on Edna's Steps
Esperanza's Family
Esperanza
100
Who gets married?
Sally
100
Who's baby sister died?
Rachel and Lucy's baby sister.
100
Does Esperanza like her house on Mango Street? Why or why not?
No, because... -it's not the house she dreamed of -it's a poor house -it has hallway stairs, one washroom-not three...etc.
100
Who is Esperanza's younger sister?
Nenny.
100
Does Esperanza like the House on Mango Street?
No!
200
_____ got married before the ______ grade.
Sally, 8th
200
How did the baby die?
A fever.
200
What does Alicia give Esperanza?
A little leather purse.
200
Name at least 4 of Esperanza's family members?
1) Mama 2) Papa 3) Nenny 4) Carlos 5) Kiki
200
Who was Esperanza's first friend that moved away? A. Alicia B. Cathy C. Lucy D. Rachel
B. Cathy
300
Does Sally like being married? Why or why not?
Yes, because she gets to buy her own things. No, because she is lonely and her husband has anger issues.
300
Describe the 2 of the 3 sisters.
1st sister- blue-veined, marble or porcelain hands 2nd sister- cat-like eyes 3rd sister- laughter like tin, funny laugh
300
Why does Esperanza tell Alicia she doesn't have a house, even though Alicia knows she lives on Mango Street?
-Esperanza never wants to go there -Esperanza says she doesn't belong there -Esperanza doesn't feel at home there
300
What sibling is Esperanza's responsibility?
Nenny.
300
Esperanza's hair... A.Sticks straight up B.Curls a lot C.Is lazy
C. Esperanza's hair is lazy.
400
Name two or more things Sally stares at in her and her husband's home.
Towels, toaster, alarm clock, drapes, roses, the walls, or the ceiling.
400
What did Esperanza wish for?
She wished to leave Mango Street.
400
Where is Alicia's home? (Hint: It was stitched on the purse)
Guadalajara, Mexico.
400
Are Carlos and Kiki each others best friends or are they Esperanza's and Nenny's best friends?
Carlos and Kiki are each others best friends.
400
What does Esperanza's name mean?
Hope, too many letters, sadness, or waiting.
500
Where are the Linoleum roses?
On the floor.
500
Did Esperanza ever see the Three Sisters Again? If so, when?
Esperanza never saw them again.
500
Esperanza knew someone who would never come to Mango Street and make her life better. Who is that person who would never come to help?
The mayor.
500
Which option is correct? Esperanza loves... A.the snoring, the radio, and mama's hair that smells like cinnamon. B. the snoring, the TV, and mama's hair that smells like cake. C.the snoring, the rain, and mama's hair that smells like bread.
C. Esperanza loves the snoring, the rain, and mama's hair that smells like bread.
500
Where did Esperanza live before the house on Mango Street?
Loomis, Keeler, or Paulina.