Sandra Cisneros
Sandra Cisneros is a Hispanic-American writer, best known for her first novel “The House on Mango Street” in 1984, and the short story collection released shortly thereafter called “Woman Hollering Creek and Other Stories”. What do you know about her?
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What year was Sandra Cisneros born?
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1954
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1854
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1963
- D.
1953
- E.
1944
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A. 1954Explanation
Sandra Cisneros was born in 1954.Rate this question:
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What University did Sandra Cisneors attend?
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Loyola Marymount University
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Iowa University
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Iowa State University
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Chicago University
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Loyola University in Chicago
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E. Loyola University in ChicagoExplanation
Sandra Cisneros attended Loyola University in Chicago.Rate this question:
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True/False:The House on Mango Street is Sandra Cisneros first novel.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The House on Mango Street is indeed Sandra Cisneros' first novel. It was published in 1984 and is a coming-of-age story that follows the life of a young Mexican-American girl named Esperanza Cordero. The novel explores themes of identity, community, and the struggles faced by marginalized individuals. Cisneros' beautiful and poetic writing style has made The House on Mango Street a beloved and influential work in contemporary literature.Rate this question:
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How many siblings does Cisneros have not including herself.
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10
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6
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17
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8
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5
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B. 6Explanation
Cisneros has 6 siblings, not including herself.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is not a professional position that Sandra Cisneros has held?
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Counselor
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Teacher
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Math Professor
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Arts administrator
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C. Math ProfessorExplanation
Sandra Cisneros has held various professional positions, including counselor, teacher, and arts administrator. However, she has not held a position as a math professor.Rate this question:
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Who does Esperanza character reflect?
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Gary Soto
- B.
Esperaza
- C.
Sandra Cisneros
- D.
Cisneros mother
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C. Sandra CisnerosExplanation
Esperanza character reflects Sandra Cisneros. This is because Sandra Cisneros is the author of the novel "The House on Mango Street" in which Esperanza is the main character. The novel is semi-autobiographical, and Esperanza's experiences and struggles reflect Cisneros' own experiences growing up as a Latina in Chicago. Through Esperanza's perspective, Cisneros explores themes of identity, gender, and the search for a sense of belonging.Rate this question:
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Who is the main character of Eleven?
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Rachelle
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Rachele
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Rachel
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Raquel
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C. RachelExplanation
The main character of Eleven is Rachel.Rate this question:
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Her novels and poetry focus mainly on?
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Art
- B.
Her childhood experiences
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Future
- D.
The Great Depression
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B. Her childhood experiencesExplanation
The correct answer is "Her childhood experiences". This is because the question is asking about the main focus of her novels and poetry. By selecting "Her childhood experiences" as the answer, it suggests that her work primarily revolves around her own personal experiences during her early years.Rate this question:
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In what state does Sandra Cisneros reside
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Texas
- B.
Michigan
- C.
Chicago
- D.
California
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A. TexasExplanation
Sandra Cisneros resides in Texas.Rate this question:
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True/False: Did Sandra Cisneros give up teaching to focus on her writing?
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Sandra Cisneros gave up teaching to focus on her writing. This implies that she made the decision to leave her teaching career in order to prioritize her writing endeavors.Rate this question:
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