Cisneros Research Simulation

Source 2: Sandra Cisneros: Facing Backwards

1. In paragraph 2 of “Sandra Cisneros: Facing Backwards,” Queirós writes that “The novel . . . proved an authentic vehicle for exploring themes of culture and tradition and the lives and roles of Latinas growing up in the States.” How does this quotation contribute to the meaning of the paragraph?   It demonstrates how, through her novel House on Mango Street, Cisneros helped Latino culture gain acceptance in America. It shows that Cisneros wrote about her former students. It suggests that Cisneros is grateful to the women who gave her their stories. It illustrates how Cisneros’ views have changed over the past 25 years.

Answer: A

2.PART A Question: Below are three claims that could be made based on the article “Sandra Cisneros: Facing Backwards.” Select the claim that is supported by the most relevant and sufficient evidence within the article. A. Claim 1 Cisneros wanted her work to be approachable to everyone. B. Claim 2 Cisneros sought to make positive change in the Latino community. C. Claim 3 Cisneros based her work on real-life experiences of people she knew.

Answer: B

3. PART B Question: Which two pieces of evidence from the article best supports the answer in Part A. 1 “I had in mind a book that would be understood and appreciated by all readers, whether a working-class person, a child, poet, literature student, writer, or bus driver.” (paragraph 3) 2 “Since then the audience has expanded to include many kinds of readers, not just women and Latinos.” (paragraph 4) 3 “. . . I started adding and manipulating the stories and incorporating characters based on my students.” (paragraph 6) 4 “I felt there was so much wrong in Chicago and the neighborhood and the church, so many things that were destructive to Latinas. . . The solution was within ourselves.” (paragraph 8) 5 “All the work we do as writers is about finding balance and restoring things to balance.” (paragraph 10) A. 1 and 2 B. 1 and 4 C. 3 and 5 D. 4 and 5

Answer: D