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

2. How is Rocio related to Mercy?
(a) Rocio is Mercy's aunt.
(b) Rocio is Mercy's cousin.
(c) Rocio is Mercy's niece.
(d) Rocio is Mercy's sister.

3. What religion does the Esquibel family tend to lean toward?
(a) Methodist.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Lutheran.
(d) Christian.

4. How many sets of guest towels are stored in the Esquibels' bathroom closet?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the ashtray with cigarette butts that Nieves keeps on a shelf close to the table supposed to signify?

3. What does the willow tree down the street provide for Rocio, her family, and neighbors?

4. What type of dessert is served as part of the Esquibel's family Christmas dinner?

5. Which of the following gifts does Nieves remember giving to Rocio one Christmas?

Short Essay Questions

1. Based on the narrative of the Willow Game section of the book, how does the baby willow tree that Nieves plants symbolically parallel Rocio's life transition from childhood into adolescence?

2. How is Nieves' attitude toward her career as a school teacher depicted via the items in her closet?

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

5. According to the text in The Closet section of the book, what aspects or traits of Nieves' personality can be deciphered from the items in her closet?

6. Based on the narrative in The Closet section of the book, what does Rocio's closet reveal about her?

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

8. Can you describe the Atherton's son based on the narrative in the Willow Game section of the book?

9. Based on the narrative of the Willow Game section of the book, how do Rocio and her family show their reverence toward the willow tree?

10. Based on the narrative in The Closet section of the book, is there a correlation between the "gray room", the "blue room", the universe, and their positions in relation to a yearning for a free-like existence that Rocio may have?

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