House on Mango Street

What does Esperanza not like about her house on Mango Street?

• It has one washroom

• Everyone has to share a bedroom

• The yard is small

• All of the above

Check all the streets that Esperanza and her family have lived on before moving to Mango Street.

• Lewis

• Keeler

• Paulina

• First

• Loomis

Who does Esperanza have to share a bedroom with?

• Carlos

• Kiki

• Nenny

• Mama

• Papa

What word did the nun say about Esperanza's house on Loomis that made Esperanza feel like nothing?

• "Ewww!"

• "There?"

• "Sinner!"

• "Bars?"

Whose hair smells like bread?

• Mama

• Papa

• Nenny

• Esperanza

How does Esperanza describe her relationship to Nenny?

• They are best friends

• It is broken down like their house

• She is like a balloon tied to an anchor

• It is like Carlos' and Kiki's relationship

What is one name that Esperanza would choose for herself?

What does Esperanza's name mean? (check all that apply)

• hope

• love

• waiting

• too many letters

• house

The house on Mango Street makes Esperanza feel _____.

• unsure of who she is

• ashamed in front of the nun

• terrified of the future

• disappointed in her parents

What does Esperanza’s desire to have “a real house” reveal about the author’s perspective on home ownership?

• Other people’s opinions of your house

  are unimportant

  .

• Owning a better house than your parents’

  house is a desirable goal.

• Having a pleasing house can instill

  pride and a feeling of belonging.

• Only large houses with nice lawns and

  many rooms are worth owning.