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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How many members comprise Rocio's family?
2. What type of disposition does the eldest son of Rocio's next door neighbors seem to have?
3. Who is the young man whom Rocio secretly admires?
4. What does the ashtray with cigarette butts that Nieves keeps on a shelf close to the table supposed to signify?
5. The loss of which of the following prompts Rocio, her sister, and her mother to grieve?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. Based on the text in the Evening in Paris section of the book, how does the family's holiday meal appear to be in relation to those traditionally served among those celebrating Christmas?
3. 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?
4. Based on the narrative in The Closet section of the book, what does Rocio's closet reveal about her?
5. According to the narrative in The Closet section of the book, in what sense can the television room closet be labeled as being historical?
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. 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?
8. Based on the narrative of The Closet section of the book, why could the living room closet be aptly labeled as a potpourri type of closet?
9. Based on the the text in the Evening in Paris section of the book, how do Rocio and her mother, Nieves share or differ in the manner that they go about acquiring gifts for their loved ones?
10. How is Nieves' past reflected via the wedding photograph in her closet, and the details surrounding her first husband?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In your estimation, is it Nieves' personality or events in her past that contribute toward her tendency to tone down the celebration of Christmas at the Esquibel home? Please include textual support for the position that you select.
Essay Topic 2
Does Rocio maintain a close or distant relationship with her sister, Mercy throughout the book? Please elaborate on your position by citing text from the book.
Essay Topic 3
Five imagery examples are included in The Closet section of the book via descriptions of the contents in five closets. An additional imagery example is included in the Evening in Paris section of the book via the description of the Esquibel Christmas meal. Detail your selection of the best imagery example from the six (6) examples provided, and explain the basis for your selection.
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