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The House on Mango Street

by Sandra Cisneros

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The House on Mango Street Overview Quiz

How much do you know about Sandra Cisneros's classic coming-of-age story? Take The House on Mango Street overview quiz from eNotes to find out. Contains ten questions about Esperanza's life growing up in Chicago.

  1. Who is Esperanza named after?

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  2. Who does Cathy claim to be related to?

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  3. How does Angel Vargas accidentally kill himself?

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  4. What does Alicia claim to see when she is studying?

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  5. How does Meme break his arms?

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  6. What item do Esperanza and Nenny admire at Gil's shop that he refuses to sell them?

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  7. What does Esperanza say her mother's hair smells like?

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  8. How much does Rachel charge Esperanza to be her best friend?

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  9. Why does Esperanza think she deserves to go to Hell?

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  10. Why did the family move to the house on Mango Street?

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