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Comprehension questions for chapters 1-21 of The House On Mango Street

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  • Q1
    Which city is the setting for The House on Mango Street?
    Miami
    Chicago
    New York
    Los Angeles
    30s
  • Q2
    Who is Esperanza's best friend in The House on Mango Street?
    Lucy
    Nenny
    Rachel
    Sally
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the name of Esperanza's younger sister in The House on Mango Street?
    Rosa
    Lulu
    Carmen
    Nenny
    30s
  • Q4
    What does Esperanza dream of becoming in The House on Mango Street?
    A doctor
    A writer
    A teacher
    An artist
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the name of the girl who Esperanza observes from her window in the chapter 'Marin'?
    Rosa Vargas
    Sally
    Ruthie
    Marin
    30s
  • Q6
    In the chapter 'Alicia Who Sees Mice', why is Alicia afraid of going to sleep?
    Because she hears strange noises outside
    Because she sees mice 'coming out of the walls' at night
    Because she has nightmares
    Because she is afraid of the dark
    30s
  • Q7
    What is Esperanza's dream in The House On Mango Street?
    To become a famous singer
    To have a house of her own
    To travel the world
    To become a doctor
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the significance of the house on Mango Street in the novel?
    It signifies happiness and contentment
    It symbolizes wealth and success
    It represents confinement and lack of freedom
    It represents adventure and exploration
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the role of Marin in The House On Mango Street?
    She is a doctor at a local clinic
    She is Esperanza's teacher
    She babysits and dreams of marrying a wealthy man
    She is a famous singer
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the significance of the vignettes in The House On Mango Street?
    They paint a vivid picture of Esperanza's neighborhood and experiences
    They serve as fictional accounts of famous events
    They are unrelated stories with no deeper meaning
    They highlight academic achievements of the characters
    30s
  • Q11
    Who is Esperanza's first friend on Mango Street?
    Cathy
    Lucy
    Sally
    Ruthie
    30s
  • Q12
    What does Esperanza observe about the clouds in the sky in 'The House On Mango Street'?
    The clouds are thin and wispy like strands of hair
    The clouds are fluffy and white like marshmallows
    The clouds are fat and heavy with cotton
    The clouds are dark and menacing
    30s
  • Q13
    Why does Esperanza feel ashamed in the chapter 'Hips'?
    She failed a test at school
    She broke a promise to her mother
    She is embarrassed by the way her hips are starting to develop
    She got into a fight with her sister
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the name of the author of 'The House On Mango Street'?
    Julia Alvarez
    Isabel Allende
    Gabriel Garcia Marquez
    Sandra Cisneros
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the neighborhood like in 'The House On Mango Street'?
    The neighborhood is rural with vast farmlands.
    The neighborhood is impoverished and filled with run-down houses.
    The neighborhood is luxurious and filled with mansions.
    The neighborhood is suburban and peaceful.
    30s

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