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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which part of Rocio's street is the actual location of the town in which Rocio lives?
(a) The "Last" part.
(b) The "Middle" part.
(c) The "Up" part.
(d) The "Down" part.

2. Which of the following ages is mentioned as that of Nieves' first child at the time of the death of Nieves' first husband?
(a) Eight months old.
(b) Six weeks old.
(c) Three days old.
(d) Two years old.

3. Who narrates the story?
(a) Ricky.
(b) Nieves.
(c) Mercy.
(d) Rocio.

4. Who wore Nieves' wedding dress for her own wedding?
(a) Maricela.
(b) Ronelia.
(c) Eva.
(d) Teresa.

5. Which of the following states is home to Rocio?
(a) Vermont.
(b) California.
(c) New Mexico.
(d) Maine.

6. What is the name of Rocio's mother?
(a) Naomi.
(b) Petra.
(c) Nieves.
(d) Olivia.

7. Which city does Rocio mention as her dream destination to spend an evening?
(a) Rome.
(b) Dublin.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

8. Which of the following is the favorite tree among the children who live in Rocio's neighborhood?
(a) Oak.
(b) Walnut.
(c) Pecan.
(d) Willow.

9. Which of the following item types are not mentioned as being among the things in the television closet?
(a) Costumes.
(b) Furs.
(c) Prom dresses.
(d) Hats.

10. Who does Rocio tell about the imaginary rooms that she "visits" in her dreams?
(a) Mercy.
(b) Nieves.
(c) Ricky.
(d) Eddie.

11. What Christmas year is being reminisced about at the beginning of the Evening in Paris section of the book?
(a) 1955.
(b) 1958.
(c) 1967.
(d) 1960.

12. Which of the following item types are among those found on the shelves in Nieves' closet?
(a) Books.
(b) Dolls.
(c) Old records.
(d) Fresh linens.

13. How many members comprise Rocio's family?
(a) Five.
(b) Seven.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

14. Which aspect of Christmas is not mentioned in relation to the Esquibels' yuletide observance?
(a) Religion.
(b) Food.
(c) Christmas tree.
(d) Gift-giving.

15. What does Rocio see as she is "flying" into the universe?
(a) Animals.
(b) Stars.
(c) Snowflakes.
(d) The Earth beneath her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many boys grew up on Rocio's street, and became wealthy later in life?

2. What does Rocio's neighbors' eldest son systematically do to the willow tree?

3. Which of the following country's poor are to receive the rummage in the living room closet in the Esquibel home?

4. Whose image appears in the luminescent sliding picture in Nieves' closet?

5. Where has Rocio's father moved?

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