READING CHALLENGE-2024

1. 1. What event brings Louie, his cousin, and his other cousin to Esperanza's neighborhood?

• A family reunion

• A car accident

• A birthday party

2. 2. How does Esperanza feel about the excitement surrounding Louie and his cousins?

• She feels uncomfortable and out of place.

• She thinks it's dangerous and irresponsible.

• She is excited and wants to join in.

3. 3. What role does Marin play in Esperanza's life on Mango Street?

• She is Esperanza's cousin who lives with her family.

• She is a teacher who encourages Esperanza to write.

• She is a neighbor who dreams of a life beyond Mango Street.

4. 4. How does Marin's relationship with the boys in the neighborhood reflect her aspirations?

• She ignores them because she is focused on her studies.

• She dates multiple boys to gain their attention, hoping for a better life.

• She is uninterested in boys and prefers to spend time alone.

5. 5. In "Those Who Don’t," what metaphor does Esperanza use to describe the divide between her neighborhood and others?

• A fence

• A road

• A river

6. 6. What feeling does Esperanza express towards those who don’t belong to her community?

• Anger

• Indifference

• Compassion

7. 7. What does the phrase "she didn't know what to do" suggest about the old woman's situation?

• She is overwhelmed by her responsibilities.

• She is content with her life.

• She has too many resources.

8. 8. In the context of The House on Mango Street, what theme does the old woman’s story primarily illustrate?

• The joys of motherhood

• The struggles of poverty

• The importance of community

9. 9. What literary device is prominently used in the line about the old woman and her many children?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Simile

10. 10. What does Alicia see in her home that symbolizes her fears and struggles?

• Mice

• Birds

• Cats