The House on Mango Street Final

What are some of the big topics explored in The House on Mango Street?

• Politics, war, and revolution

• Identity, gender roles, poverty, and the power of language.

• Adventure, mystery, and suspense

• Love, friendship, and betrayal

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Which character in The House on Mango Street is known for her desire to have a house of her own?

• Esperanza

• Nenny

• Sally

• Ruthie

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What does the house symbolize in The House on Mango Street?

• Isolation and loneliness

• Stability and a sense of belonging

• Luxury and wealth

• Poverty and struggle

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Where is the setting of The House on Mango Street?

• Chicago

• New York

• Mexico

• California

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Which social issue is addressed in The House on Mango Street?

• The benefits of capitalism in America

• The history of European colonization in South America

• The importance of fashion in Latino culture

• Poverty and struggles faced by the Latino community in America

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What is one of the themes related to love and friendship in The House on Mango Street?

• Materialism and consumerism

• Importance of community and support

• Betrayal and deceit

• Loneliness and isolation

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Which character in The House on Mango Street is known for her dreams of escaping her current life?

• Esperanza

• Ruthie

• Sally

• Nenny

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What are Esperanza's dreams and aspirations in the House on Mango Street?

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  To have her own house, escape the constraints of her neighborhood, and become a writer.

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  To start her own business, become a politician, and have a large social media following.

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  To become a famous actress, live in a mansion, and have a personal chef.

• To become a doctor, marry a wealthy man, and travel the world.

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Which social issue is specifically addressed through the character of Esperanza in The House on Mango Street?

• Racial discrimination

• Environmental pollution

• Gender inequality

• Poverty

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How does storytelling hold power in the House on Mango Street?

• Storytelling gives voice to the characters and allows them to express their experiences, dreams, and struggles.

• Storytelling is a form of entertainment for the characters and has no real power.

  
  

• Storytelling helps the characters forget about their experiences, dreams, and struggles.

  
  

• Storytelling is irrelevant to the characters' experiences, dreams, and struggles.

  
  

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