House on Mango Street Vocab

What is the meaning of the word 'Esperanza' in 'The House on Mango Street'?

• Hope

• Dream

• Joy

• Peace

Which word best describes the tone of 'The House on Mango Street'?

• Melancholic

• Joyful

• Sarcastic

• Indifferent

In 'The House on Mango Street', what does the word 'mango' symbolize?

• Wealth

• Home

• Exoticism

• Bitterness

What is the meaning of the word 'vignette' as used in 'The House on Mango Street'?

• A short, descriptive piece of writing

• A type of fruit

• A decorative design

• A small house

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'squalor' as used in 'The House on Mango Street'?

• Filth

• Luxury

• Comfort

• Wealth

What does the word 'barrio' refer to in 'The House on Mango Street'?

• A neighborhood

• A type of dance

• A fruit

• A building

In 'The House on Mango Street', what does the word 'chandelier' symbolize?

• Wealth and aspiration

• Poverty

• Fear

• Friendship

What is the meaning of the word 'narrative' as used in 'The House on Mango Street'?

• A story or account of events

• A type of poem

• A musical composition

• A scientific theory

Which word best describes Esperanza's feelings about her house in 'The House on Mango Street'?

• Pride

• Shame

• Indifference

• Joy

What does the word 'identity' mean in the context of 'The House on Mango Street'?

• The characteristics determining who or what a person is

• A type of building

• A musical genre

• A scientific term