Finals Flashcards

Question	Answer
what is an anthology?	a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing
what is Esperanza unhappy with?	her house
what does Esperanza have many of?	friends, who hang out with her but don't really know her
who does Esperanza involve in many of her vignettes?	women, because she is looking for a non-existent role model
what does Esperanza examine about machismo?	the difference between the life of boys and girls, and how it's much harder to be a Latina woman than a Latino man
what is Esperanza's mother aware of?	many people cannot make writing a career, so Esperanza should stay in school
what does Esperanza look to for inspiration?	four skinny trees
when is the climax of the book?	during "Red Clowns" when Esperanza gets sexually assaulted by a group of boys
which vignette makes Esperanza's decision to leave Mango Street easier?	"The Three Sisters"
why must Esperanza return to Mango Street?	for those who cannot leave

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	Created by Hannah Dobkin over 8 years ago