“My Name” by Sandra Cisneros - Multiple Choice Questions

Front

What is the narrator’s full name?

Back

Esperanza Cordero

Front

In what language does the narrator say her name means “hope”?

Back

Spanish

Front

In English, what does the narrator say her name means?

Back

Sadness and waiting

Front

Who was the narrator named after?

Back

Her grandmother

Front

How does the narrator describe her grandmother’s life?

Back

Trapped and sad

Front

What event changed the grandmother’s life?

Back

Being forced to marry

Front

What feeling does the narrator associate with her grandmother’s life?

Back

Happiness

Front

Why doesn’t the narrator like her name in English?

Back

It sounds harsh and unpleasant

Front

Which of the following words best describes the narrator’s tone when talking about her name? Proud, Playful, Reflective, Angry

Back

Reflective

Front

What does the narrator wish she could do with her name?

Back

Bury it and choose a new one