Question
The novella The House on Mango Street explores the idea that the transition between childhood and adulthood often includes some painful realizations. Which of the following quotations does NOT support this theme?
Question 1 options:
"I have never seen my Papa cry and don't know what to do . . . And I think if my own Papa died what would I do."
"Most likely I will go to hell and most likely I deserve to be there . . . because of what we did to Aunt Lupe . . . I don't know why we picked her."
"Down, down Mango Street we go. Rachel, Lucky, me. Our new bicycle. Laughing the crooked ride back."
"You're a liar. They all lied. All the books and magazines, everything that told it wrong."
Question 2 (1 point)
Which object becomes a motif (a recurring symbol) throughout the novella that represents different stages of maturity and womanhood?
Question 2 options:
Jump ropes
Shoes
Tortillas
Rice Sandwiches
Question 3 (1 point)
Which of these is a common thread that runs through the vignettes "Papa Who Wakes Up Tired in the Dark" (page 56), "Born Bad" (page 58), and "Geraldo No Last Name" (page 65)?
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Question 3 options:
The necessity of dreams
The sadness of death
The importance of friendship
The value of hard work
Question 4 (1 point)
Read the vignette "Four Skinny Trees" (page 74)
The four skinny trees that stand outside the house on Mango Street are representative of _________.
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Question 4 options:
Esperanza because they grow and flourish despite harsh conditions.
Esperanza's family's ancestral home in Mexico and her desire to return there.
Sire, whom Esperanza loves and wants to be with when she grows up.
Esperanza's father, who planted them when the family first moved to Mango Street.
Question 5 (1 point)
At the end of the vignette "No Speak English" (page 76), why is Mamacita upset?
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Question 5 options:
Her husband has prohibited her and her son from speaking English.
She loves her pink walls, but her husband paints over them.
Her child sings the Pepsi commercial in English.
Her husband does not care how she feels, but she is stuck with him.
Question 6 (1 point)
Based on your answer to #5, what is it that Mamacita fears most?
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Question 6 options:
That her son will lose their native language and their cultural traditions.
That her husband will not provide for their family.
That she will not be able to assimilate into the American culture.
That their home will only reflect her husband's taste and not hers.
Question 7 (1 point)
In the vignette called "Beautiful & Cruel" (page 88), Esperanza describes starting her "own quiet war" by being someone who "leaves the table like a man." What does she mean by this?
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Question 7 options:
She wants to have power and control over her own life, like men do.
She has more respect for men than she has for women.
She thinks this behavior will impress her father.
She is confident that such behavior will gain her mother's attention.
Question 8 (1 point)
In "Smart Cookie" (page 90), author Sandra Cisneros seems to indicate that mama can do everything but take the subway. Why do you think she included this detail?
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Question 8 options:
She wants to downplay the role that mama plays in uniting the families and individuals residing on Mango Street.
She believes only men should take public transportation.
She want to emphasize that mama prioritizes household duties over other ambitions.
She is showing the mama married young and now feels trapped, like many of the women on Mango Street.
Question 9 (1 point)
Read the last vignette "Mango Says Goodbye Sometimes" on pages (book page 109).
How does Cisneros's decision to end the novel by having Esperanza say one day she will leave Mango Street so she can come back for the ones she left behind contribute to the story's impact?
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Question 9 options:
It suggests a sense of pride that her neighborhood is as good as any, ending the story on a defensive note.
It creates a sense that she wants to forget about all of the pain and misery she witnessed while living there, ending the story with a tone of tragedy.
It emphasizes that she wants to be able to one day speak for those who cannot speak for themselves, ending the story with a sense of empowerment.
It hints that the women who doubted her talents should feel foolish, ending the story on a spiteful note.
Question 10 (1 point)
Which statement about the novella The House on Mango Street is true?
Question 10 options:
The novella keep readers guessing about how Esperanza will use her talent for writing.
The novella suggests that a person like Esperanza has the advantage of always feeling safe and protected.
The novella emphasizes the importance of reaching finanical success and escaping the cycle of poverty.
The novella illustrates the dangers and disadvantages faced by women and girls in male-dominated cultures.
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Here are the answers to your questions regarding "The House on Mango Street":
**Question 1:**
- **Quotation that does NOT support the theme:**
"Down, down Mango Street we go. Rachel, Lucky, me. Our new bicycle. Laughing the crooked ride back."
This quotation reflects a carefree moment among children and does not depict the painful realizations associated with the transition into adulthood.
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**Question 2:**
- **Motif representing different stages of maturity and womanhood:**
Shoes
Shoes symbolize growth, maturity, and the journey into womanhood throughout the novella.
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**Question 3:**
- **Common thread in the vignettes:**
The sadness of death
These vignettes deal with loss and the impact of death on the characters.
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**Question 4:**
- **Representation of the four skinny trees:**
Esperanza because they grow and flourish despite harsh conditions.
The trees symbolize Esperanza's resilience and determination to thrive despite difficulties.
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**Question 5:**
- **Mamacita's reason for being upset at the end of "No Speak English":**
Her child sings the Pepsi commercial in English.
This makes her feel disconnected from her culture and fears losing her heritage.
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**Question 6:**
- **What Mamacita fears most:**
That her son will lose their native language and their cultural traditions.
This fear highlights the struggle between assimilation and cultural identity.
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**Question 7:**
- **Esperanza's meaning in "Beautiful & Cruel":**
She wants to have power and control over her own life, like men do.
This reflects Esperanza's struggle for autonomy in a male-dominated world.
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**Question 8:**
- **Reason for including the detail about mama not being able to take the subway:**
She is showing that mama married young and now feels trapped, like many of the women on Mango Street.
This emphasizes the limited freedom and opportunities for women.
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**Question 9:**
- **Cisneros's decision to end with Esperanza leaving and returning:**
It emphasizes that she wants to be able to one day speak for those who cannot speak for themselves, ending the story with a sense of empowerment.
This contributes to the theme of developing strength and voice.
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**Question 10:**
- **True statement about the novella:**
The novella illustrates the dangers and disadvantages faced by women and girls in male-dominated cultures.
This statement accurately reflects the themes explored in the novella.
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Feel free to ask if you have more questions about "The House on Mango Street" or anything else!
**Question 1:**
- **Quotation that does NOT support the theme:**
"Down, down Mango Street we go. Rachel, Lucky, me. Our new bicycle. Laughing the crooked ride back."
This quotation reflects a carefree moment among children and does not depict the painful realizations associated with the transition into adulthood.
---
**Question 2:**
- **Motif representing different stages of maturity and womanhood:**
Shoes
Shoes symbolize growth, maturity, and the journey into womanhood throughout the novella.
---
**Question 3:**
- **Common thread in the vignettes:**
The sadness of death
These vignettes deal with loss and the impact of death on the characters.
---
**Question 4:**
- **Representation of the four skinny trees:**
Esperanza because they grow and flourish despite harsh conditions.
The trees symbolize Esperanza's resilience and determination to thrive despite difficulties.
---
**Question 5:**
- **Mamacita's reason for being upset at the end of "No Speak English":**
Her child sings the Pepsi commercial in English.
This makes her feel disconnected from her culture and fears losing her heritage.
---
**Question 6:**
- **What Mamacita fears most:**
That her son will lose their native language and their cultural traditions.
This fear highlights the struggle between assimilation and cultural identity.
---
**Question 7:**
- **Esperanza's meaning in "Beautiful & Cruel":**
She wants to have power and control over her own life, like men do.
This reflects Esperanza's struggle for autonomy in a male-dominated world.
---
**Question 8:**
- **Reason for including the detail about mama not being able to take the subway:**
She is showing that mama married young and now feels trapped, like many of the women on Mango Street.
This emphasizes the limited freedom and opportunities for women.
---
**Question 9:**
- **Cisneros's decision to end with Esperanza leaving and returning:**
It emphasizes that she wants to be able to one day speak for those who cannot speak for themselves, ending the story with a sense of empowerment.
This contributes to the theme of developing strength and voice.
---
**Question 10:**
- **True statement about the novella:**
The novella illustrates the dangers and disadvantages faced by women and girls in male-dominated cultures.
This statement accurately reflects the themes explored in the novella.
---
Feel free to ask if you have more questions about "The House on Mango Street" or anything else!