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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Space is a Solid.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rocio learn to value about herself close to the end of the Shooting Stars section of the book?
(a) Her youth.
(b) Her individuality.
(c) Her intelligence.
(d) Her physical beauty.

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

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

4. Which of the following set types of everyday work apparel can be found in Nieves' closet?
(a) Scarves.
(b) Stockings.
(c) Belts,
(d) Shoes.

5. Where does Rocio meet Nita Wembley?
(a) At the registrar's office.
(b) At the beauty shop.
(c) At the bus stop.
(d) At the library.

Short Answer 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?

2. Who played an imaginary piano and returned to a child-like state?

3. Which of the following is the location of the imaginary "gray room" that Rocio "visits" during her naps?

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

5. Which of the following best describes the reason that the two women dislike the illegal citizen?

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