Understanding Characters and Themes in Mango Street

The transcript narrates the story of a family moving to Mango Street, highlighting their expectations of a dream house and the reality they face. It explores themes of family dynamics, personal identity, and cultural reflections, as the protagonist, Esperanza, navigates her life and aspirations while dealing with societal and familial expectations.

How many family members moved to Mango Street?

• Seven

• Six

• Five

• Four

What was the main reason for leaving the flat on Loomis?

• Too noisy

• Water pipes broke

• Too expensive

• Too small

What did the narrator's parents promise about their future house?

• It would be in the city

• It would have a big garden

• It would be theirs forever

• It would be near a school

How is the house on Mango Street described?

• Large and modern

• Small and red

• New and spacious

• Old and white

What does the narrator feel when a school friend sees her house?

• Embarrassment

• Happiness

• Pride

• Indifference

How is the narrator's father's hair described?

• Curly

• Straight

• Like a broom

• Soft

What is the relationship between Carlos and Kiki?

• They are rivals

• They are best friends

• They are enemies

• They are indifferent

What does the narrator's name mean in English?

• Hope

• Strength

• Beauty

• Joy

What is the narrator's great-grandmother's story?

• She was a wild woman

• She was a doctor

• She was a famous singer

• She was a school teacher

What does the narrator wish for regarding her name?

• To make it longer

• To keep it

• To shorten it

• To change it