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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Aside from Esquibel family members, which of the following normally become recipients of a couple of gifts from under the Esquibel Christmas tree?
(a) The poor in Mexico.
(b) The Esquibels' neighbors across the street.
(c) The poor people at the church that the Esquibels attend.
(d) Rocio's and Mercy's teachers.

3. Where has Rocio's father moved?
(a) To northern New Mexico.
(b) To upstate New York.
(c) To northern Texas.
(d) To southern Maine.

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

5. What type of tree does Rocio's mother plant?
(a) Oak.
(b) Pecan.
(c) Avocado.
(d) Willow.

6. What is the main course at the Esquibel's family Christmas dinner?
(a) Pot roast.
(b) Roast turkey.
(c) Roast leg of lamb.
(d) Roast chicken.

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

8. Which of the following events marks the end of Rocio's childhood?
(a) Three (3) of her best friends moving away from the neighborhood.
(b) The loss of a certain tree.
(c) The end of her last school term.
(d) Winter's end.

9. Which of the following is mentioned as having been the cause of the death of Nieves' first husband?
(a) He was hit by a car.
(b) He drowned.
(c) He drank acid.
(d) He fell off a roof and broke his neck.

10. How many members comprise Rocio's family?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

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

12. Which city does Rocio mention as her dream destination to spend an evening?
(a) Rome.
(b) London.
(c) Dublin.
(d) Paris.

13. What Christmas year is being reminisced about at the beginning of the Evening in Paris section of the book?
(a) 1967.
(b) 1955.
(c) 1958.
(d) 1960.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who narrates the story?

2. Which of the following events largely contributes toward enriching the cultural mix in Rocio's neighborhood?

3. Which of the following country's poor are to receive the rummage in the living room closet in the Esquibel home?

4. How many sets of guest towels are stored in the Esquibels' bathroom closet?

5. What religion does the Esquibel family tend to lean toward?

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