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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following items does Rocio buy as a Christmas gift for her mother, Nieves?
(a) A new purse.
(b) A scarf.
(c) A beret.
(d) A cologne set.

3. What does Rocio hear upon "flying" into the universe?
(a) Gusty wind.
(b) A harp being played.
(c) Bells ringing.
(d) The formless spirits of dead relatives.

4. Which of the following is the nationality of Rocio's family?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Hispanic.
(c) Italian.
(d) Irish.

5. Which of the following country's poor are to receive the rummage in the living room closet in the Esquibel home?
(a) Argentina's.
(b) Mexico's.
(c) Guatemala's.
(d) Ecuador's.

6. What store is Rocio doing her Christmas shopping in as the Evening in Paris section of the book begins?
(a) Dina's Country Store.
(b) The Christmas Shoppe.
(c) Woolworth's.
(d) Penney's.

7. What type of disposition does the eldest son of Rocio's next door neighbors seem to have?
(a) An animal meanness type of disposition.
(b) A submissive type of disposition.
(c) A passive type of disposition.
(d) A gregarious type of disposition.

8. What does the willow tree down the street provide for Rocio, her family, and neighbors?
(a) Breathtaking beauty.
(b) A great hiding place.
(c) Plenty of shade.
(d) A backdrop for family gatherings and photos.

9. Which part of the street is Rocio's home located on?
(a) The "Up" part.
(b) The "Middle" part.
(c) The "Last" part.
(d) The "Down" part.

10. How do the next door neighbors come across to Rocio and her sister?
(a) Somewhat aloof.
(b) Overly adventurous.
(c) A bit intimidating.
(d) Somewhat friendly.

11. What is the name of Rocio's mother?
(a) Naomi.
(b) Olivia.
(c) Petra.
(d) Nieves.

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

13. What does Nieves do with the Christmas present that she receives from Rocio?
(a) She does not use it and stores it away.
(b) She uses it and stores it.away.
(c) She uses it and does not store it away.
(d) She does not use it nor store it away.

14. Which part of Rocio's street is the actual location of the town in which Rocio lives?
(a) The "Up" part.
(b) The "Middle" part.
(c) The "Down" part.
(d) The "Last" part.

15. Which of the following is the living room closet in Rocio's house considered as being?
(a) The Christmas Wrapping Supplies Closet.
(b) The Aromatic Closet.
(c) The Guest Closet.
(d) The Office Supply Closet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the large item mentioned as being stored in the living room closet at the Esquibel home?

2. Who narrates the story?

3. Which of the words below can best describe the Christmas gifts that Rocio and her sister, Mercy receive from their mother?

4. What does Rocio do in relation to the small window in the bathroom?

5. What was the occasion for the young man whom Rocio secretly admires to visit her home?

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