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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Shooting Stars.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Ultimately, where do Rocio's dreams take her?
(a) To the sun.
(b) To the moon.
(c) To the universe.
(d) To the planet Jupiter.

4. Which of the following does Rocio's friend, Diana, end up raising?
(a) Her niece.
(b) Her nephew.
(c) Two boys.
(d) Two girls.

5. Who is the young man whom Rocio secretly admires?
(a) Freddy.
(b) Billy.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Johnny.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Rocio's mother?

2. What is the subject matter of the home movies in Nieves' closet?

3. Where does the smoking and pawing of shoulders involving Rocio's distant relative take place as described in the Shooting Stars section of the book?

4. Aside from Esquibel family members, which of the following normally become recipients of a couple of gifts from under the Esquibel Christmas tree?

5. Which of the following serves as a basis for the changes that Rocio experiences in the Shooting Stars section of the book?

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