Exploring Themes in Mango Street

What is the main setting of "The House on Mango Street"?

• A rural farm

• A suburban neighborhood

• An urban neighborhood

• A coastal town

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which theme is introduced in the first vignette, "The House on Mango Street"?

• The importance of education

• The struggle for identity

• The concept of home and belonging

• The power of friendship

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Summarize the main idea of the vignette "My Name."

• Esperanza describes her favorite hobbies.

• Esperanza reflects on the meaning and history of her name.

• Esperanza talks about her best friend.

• Esperanza describes her school.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does Esperanza's view of her name reflect her character development?

• It shows her acceptance of her cultural heritage.

• It highlights her desire to change and define her own identity.

• It indicates her satisfaction with her life.

• It reveals her love for her family traditions.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Compare the vignettes "Boys & Girls" and "My Name." What common theme do they share?

• The struggle for independence

• The search for friendship

• The exploration of cultural identity

• The desire for a better future

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the vignette "Hairs," what does the description of different family members' hair symbolize?

• The family's financial status

• The uniqueness and individuality of each family member

• The family's cultural background

• The family's unity and togetherness

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify the figurative language used in the vignette "Hairs" when Esperanza describes her mother's hair.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the author's purpose in the vignette "Our Good Day"?

• To show the importance of material possessions

• To illustrate the joy and simplicity of childhood friendships

• To highlight the challenges of growing up

• To emphasize the need for family support

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze how Esperanza's interactions with her friends in "Our Good Day" contribute to her character development.

• They show her growing independence and confidence.

• They reveal her reluctance to make new friends.

• They highlight her dependence on her family.

• They demonstrate her fear of change.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the significance of the vignette "Laughter" in terms of family relationships?

• It shows the tension between siblings.

• It highlights the differences between family members.

• It emphasizes the bond and similarities between Esperanza and her sister.

• It reveals the family's financial struggles.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept