Question

What can the reader infer about the author’s overall opinion of The House on Mango Street based on the passage?
A.
The author thinks the novel is confusing because its chapters don’t connect in order.
B.
The author believes the book’s poetic style makes it difficult to understand.
C.
The author feels the book is meaningful and grows in depth as the reader matures.
D.
The author wishes the book were longer and included more details about the characters.

Answer 1

C

The author presents the novel as gaining depth over time — its vignette style and poetic language may seem simple at first, but the meaning grows as the reader matures.