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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. Which of the following does Rocio become upon her return to her former work site?
(a) A much sought-after possible rehire.
(b) An unwelcomed guest.
(c) Disinterested in books.
(d) The most popular patient.

2. Whose name does not come up in Rocio's mind in terms of trying to emulate?
(a) Josie.
(b) Diana.
(c) Mary Alice.
(d) Eloisa.

3. What event inspired Rocio not to pursue a career in medicine?
(a) The death of her great uncle.
(b) The death of her great aunt.
(c) Her visit to a faith healer at the age of eight (8).
(d) Her six-week stay in the hospital due to hepatitis.

4. What does Rocio plan to do once her job is over?
(a) Take a vacation.
(b) Volunteer at the local pet shelter.
(c) Look for another job.
(d) Go to college.

5. What is the name of the wealthy family's daughter who inspires Rocio in terms of physical appearance enhancement in the Shooting Stars section of the book?
(a) Josie.
(b) Mary Alice.
(c) Robin.
(d) Harrah.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Rocio wish for in relation to her return to her work site?

2. What type of class is Rocio teaching while going to school?

3. What is the name of the illegal citizen whom Rocio meets during the course of her job?

4. Which of the following does Rocio's job entail?

5. Who does Nita Wembley turn out to be?

Short Essay Questions

1. Based on the text in The Last of the Menu Girls section of the book, what is an accurate description of Rocio's outlook toward her job?

2. According to the narrative in the Shooting Stars section of the book, is Rocio more impressed with Josie Marquez's wealth; or the beauty enhancements that she apparently applies to herself?

3. Based on the narrative of the Space is a Solid section of the book, why is Rocio not happy with her current life?

4. What clues are included in the narrative of the Space is a Solid section of the book, that indicate that Rocio may not really be interested in a long-term relationship with Loudon?

5. According to the narrative in The Last of the Menu Girls section of the book, what is the real reason that Rocio has accepted a summer job as a food worker at the hospital?

6. Based on the text in The Last of the Menu Girls section of the book, what were some of the factors that contributed to Rocio's decision not to pursue a career in the medical field?

7. According to the narrative in the Space is a Solid section of the book, how can Nita Wembley be characterized?

8. As the story progresses in the Space is a Solid section of the book, what are some of the things that Loudon does and/or fails to do that tarnish his image in terms of being "the bright spot" in Rocio's life?

9. Based on the narrative in the Space is a Solid section of the book, what tasks associated with her costume room-related job does Rocio not like?

10. Based on the narrative in the Shooting Stars section of the book, what significant role if any, does age play in Rocio's interest in Josie?

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