House on Mango Street Overview

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What tragic event happened to Geraldo?

He fell off a building.
He moved to a different city.
He was killed in a hit and run accident. (correct)
He was injured in a dance competition.

Marin was able to communicate with Geraldo because he spoke fluent English.

False (B)

What does the phrase 'Come back to Mango street for the ones who cannot leave as easily as you' imply?

It implies returning to honor those who are less fortunate and may not have the same opportunities.

Geraldo died in the hospital because he spoke no __________.

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Match the following locations or concepts with their descriptions:

<p>Peter Pan Photo Finishers = A photo finishing store on North Broadway The House on Mango Street = A symbolic representation of community and identity The Monkey Garden = A representation of imagination and childhood freedom Chicano literature = Literature that explores the experiences of Chicano people</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Geraldo

Marin was dancing with Geraldo at a party.
Geraldo was hit by a car on his way home.
He died in the hospital because he spoke no English and only an intern was working.

Chicago

Peter Pan Photo Finishers was located on North Broadway in Chicago.

Mango Street

The speaker in the story, Esperanza, is returning to Mango Street.
She is coming back for the people who cannot leave as easily as she can.

Vignettes

The story is written in the form of vignettes, short, focused stories.
It is a form of Chicano literature, which explores the experiences of Mexican Americans.