Chapter Twenty-One “The First Job”
1. Why did Esperanza need a job?
She needed the money
2. What job did Esperanza get?
Peter Pan Photo Fishers
3. What happened to her on her first day of work?
An old man kisses her
Chapter Twenty-Two “Papa Who Wakes Up Tired in the Dark”
1. Esperanza is aware now that at some point in her life she will lose her parents. Although she is growing up and preparing to be an adult, she realizes that her parents are a part of her home and she is not ready to do without them. What parts make up your idea of a home? What parts of that home could you do without? What parts must you have? (Must be at least 4 sentence long)
part of having a home is where youre happy and feel most comfortable at. theres a lot of extra space at my house so i wouldnt want that. i have to have a good sized kitchen and master bedroom. i'd also like a big backyard for my animals.
Chapter Twenty-Three “Born Bad”
1. What happened to Aunt Lupe?
she got sick
2. Why does Esperanza believe she was born bad?
she was born on a bad day
3. What is the relationship between Esperanza and her aunt?
theyre close with each other
4. What advice does her aunt give Esperanza?
to keep writing because it will keep her free
Chapter Twenty-Four “Elenita, Cards, Palm, Water
1. Who is Elenita?
shes the witch women
2. What does Elenita tell Esperanza?
to take the crazy baby out of the room and to drink her Kool-Aid in the living room
3. What does Esperanza want to hear?
her past present and future
4. What three things does Elenita consult?
jealousy, sorrow and a little bit of luxury
Chapter Twenty-Five “Geraldo No Last Name”
1. This chapter is a social commentary. Are there still people in society that are treated the way that Geraldo was treated? If so, what should be done about it? Can anything be done? (must be at least 3 sentences long)
yes there are. people should accept a person for who they are and where they come from. nothing can be done about it because theres a lot of people in this world and it would take so much to have everyone see eye to eye
Chapter Twenty-Six “Edna’s Ruthie”
1. Who is Ruthie? Who is Edna?
ruthie is edna's daughter and edna is the lady who owns the building next door
2. What does Esperanza say about Ruthie? What doesn’t she understand about Ruthie?
she sees lovely things everywhere. why shes living on mango street if she doesnt have to
3. How are Ruthie and Esperanza alike?
they like books and are into the same ones
Twenty-Seven “The Earl of Tennessee”
1. Describe your room. How does your room reflect who you are?
my room is an odd shaped room but its big and comfy and i have a big closet but its always a mess and im a mess
Chapter Twenty-Eight “Sire
1. Why is Esperanza afraid of Sire? What do her parents say about him?
she was scared to look him in the eye. they say hes a punk and to stay away from him
2. Who is Sire’s girlfriend? Why is Esperanza curious about what she does with Sire?
lois and because she wants to be like them
3. Why does her curiosity about Sire make her feel as if “everything is holding its breath inside me?”
because she wants to be new and shiny
4. Esperanza wonders what it will be like one day to sit outside with a boy. This for her will be a way of knowing that she is growing up. What are the milestones in your life that let you know that you are growing up?
I know im growing up because i got my license and im almost done with high school then ill be off to college.
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