• Consider the economic and cultural challenges that Esperanza faces. Do you think she will be able to break free from Mango Street? Why or why not? Be sure to cite textual evidence to support your answer.
• The House on Mango Street portrays the experiences of a young girl growing up in a Chicago barrio. Which of the
experiences described in this selection remind you of experiences you've had in your own home or neighborhood?

Based on the text and the map, which labeled location sends products to shihr? the travels of marco polo and study the map.

Which theme is shared by both text ? a. it is unwise to offend the gods. b. all people deserve to be treated with respect. c. pride and overconfidence can lead to a person's desmise. d. it is important to maintain a positive attitude, even when you lose.

Some one drawing water and my theater placed my hand under the spout. as the cool stream gushed over one hand she spelled into the other the word water , first slowly , then rapidly . i stood still ,my whole attention fixed upon the motions of her fingers . suddenly i felt misty consciousness as of soothing forgotten --a thrill of returning thought and somehow the mystery of language was revealed to me this passage from the stoyof my life is an wxample of which element of plotclimax action