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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following is Nieves' profession?
(a) Nurse.
(b) Pharmacist.
(c) Interpreter.
(d) Teacher.

3. Which of the following tends to inspire Nieves the most in relation to her choice of Christmas gifts for her daughters?
(a) Religion.
(b) The girls' personalities.
(c) The girls' wishes.
(d) Frugality.

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

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

6. Which of the following items is not noted as being in the bathroom closet?
(a) Medicines.
(b) Ointments.
(c) Soaps.
(d) Towels.

7. Which of the following is mentioned as the name of Nieves' first child?
(a) Norelia.
(b) Ronelia.
(c) Noelia.
(d) Roelia.

8. What was the occasion for the young man whom Rocio secretly admires to visit her home?
(a) A Fourth of July celebration.
(b) A Valentine's Day party.
(c) A Halloween party.
(d) A Christmas celebration.

9. Which of Rocio's relatives moves away from the neighborhood?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her cousin.
(d) Her grandmother.

10. Aside from food, which of the following is stored in the Esquibels' kitchen?
(a) A washing machine.
(b) Her mother's memories.
(c) A lawn mower.
(d) A bushel of pine cones.

11. What does the ashtray with cigarette butts that Nieves keeps on a shelf close to the table supposed to signify?
(a) The last time that Rocio and Mercy's father visited them.
(b) Do not smoke in this house.
(c) Smoking kills.
(d) The last time that Nieves lit up a cigarette.

12. 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.

13. What type of dessert is served as part of the Esquibel's family Christmas dinner?
(a) Baked Alaska.
(b) Flan.
(c) Apple pie.
(d) Empanadas.

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

15. What type of level is determined and assigned to the residents of Rocio's street, depending on the location of certain trees?
(a) Age.
(b) Geographic.
(c) Economic.
(d) Intellectual.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where happens to the gift that Rocio gives her mother for Christmas?

2. Which of the following is mentioned as having been the cause of the death of Nieves' first husband?

3. What type of fruit tree is located on a vacant lot down the street from Rocio's home?

4. Which of the following memorable events that has occurred in Nieves' life is documented via a photograph in her closet?

5. Ultimately, where do Rocio's dreams take her?

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