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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the next door neighbors come across to Rocio and her sister?
(a) A bit intimidating.
(b) Somewhat aloof.
(c) Overly adventurous.
(d) Somewhat friendly.

2. Where does Rocio end up being "transported" into directly from the "gray room"?
(a) The "blue room".
(b) The "purple room".
(c) The "yellow room".
(d) The "ivory room".

3. Overall, how can the celebration of Christmas at the Esquibel home best be described?
(a) Sad.
(b) Lackluster.
(c) Festive.
(d) Joyous.

4. Where has Rocio's father moved?
(a) To northern Texas.
(b) To upstate New York.
(c) To southern Maine.
(d) To northern New Mexico.

5. What type of fruit tree is located on a vacant lot down the street from Rocio's home?
(a) Orange.
(b) Cherry.
(c) Pear.
(d) Apricot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the young man whom Rocio secretly admires?

2. Which of the following families lives next door to Rocio?

3. What type of disposition does the eldest son of Rocio's next door neighbors seem to have?

4. Which of Rocio's relatives moves away from the neighborhood?

5. What is the main course at the Esquibel's family Christmas dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to the text in the Evening in Paris section of the book, what does Rocio seem to have in abundance and her mother, Nieves seem to lack in relation to the celebration of Christmas?

2. Based on the text in The Closet section of the book, what does Rocio telling her sister, Mercy about her "special rooms" and advising her to find her own reveal about Rocio's bond with Mercy?

3. According to the narrative in The Closet section of the book, in what sense can the television room closet be labeled as being historical?

4. Based on the narrative in the Willow Game section of the book, can you describe the individuals who live in the "down" section of Rocio's street?

5. Based on the text in the Evening in Paris section of the book, what events described therein contribute toward Rocio's resolve to not grow up to be like her mother, Nieves?

6. According to the narrative in the Willow Game section of the book, why is Rocio likely to consider the willow tree to be her favorite?

7. According to the narrative in The Closet section of the book, what childlike tendencies do Rocio and her sister, Mercy share?

8. Based on the text in the Evening in Paris section of the book, does religion play a role in the celebration of Christmas in Rocio's household?

9. Based on the story in the Evening in Paris section of the book, what best illustrates a lack of harmony between Rocio and her mother in terms of value and taste?

10. Based on the narrative of The Closet section of the book, what can be construed as being indicative that Rocio is growing up?

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