The House on Mango Street Quiz 2

Why doesn’t Esperanza like the house on Mango Street?

• It is too far from her school.

• It is small, run-down, and not the house her family dreamed of.

• It is located in a dangerous neighborhood.

• It is haunted.

What does Esperanza compare her mother’s hair to in the vignette Hairs?

• Rosettes and warm bread.

• A bird’s nest.

• A crown of flowers.

• A field of daisies.

Why does Cathy say her family is moving away?

• They are upgrading to a better house.

• The neighborhood is becoming undesirable.

• Her father got a new job.

• They want to be closer to family.

What do Esperanza and Nenny find at Gil’s furniture store?

• A beautiful lamp.

• An antique piano.

• A music box.

• A gold ring.

How do Carlos and Kiki behave outside the house?

• They are friendly with Esperanza and Nenny.

• They act like they don’t know their sisters.

• They stay close to Esperanza for protection.

• They play with their neighbors.

Why does Esperanza want to change her name?

• She thinks it is too long and boring.

• She dislikes how people mispronounce it and its meaning.

• She wants a name that matches her favorite character.

• She feels her name is too common.

Esperanza immediately reveals her name at the start of the story.

• True

• False

Esperanza describes herself as a “red balloon tied to an anchor.”

• True

• False

Cathy claims to be related to royalty despite being poor.

• True

• False

Esperanza’s brothers treat her the same way inside and outside the house.

• True

• False