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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Rocio tell about the imaginary rooms that she "visits" in her dreams?
(a) Eddie.
(b) Ricky.
(c) Nieves.
(d) Mercy.

2. Where does the "marking off" tree on Rocio's street stand?
(a) In the corner lot.
(b) In Rocio's front yard.
(c) In a vacant lot.
(d) In Rocio's front neighbor's front yard.

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

4. What do Rocio and Mercy do instead of taking an imposed nap?
(a) They explore Nieves' closet.
(b) They watch television.
(c) They eat watermelon.
(d) They go swimming.

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

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

7. Who is mentioned as having been Nieves' first husband?
(a) Alejandro Cano Salazar.
(b) Juan Luz Contreras.
(c) Francisco Vargas Valenzuela.
(d) Jorge Manuel Imaba.

8. What is the large item mentioned as being stored in the living room closet at the Esquibel home?
(a) A large map book.
(b) A large umbrella.
(c) A large country basket.
(d) A large family photo.

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

10. How does Rocio feel about the celebration of Christmas at her house?
(a) She thinks that it is too festive for her taste.
(b) She thoroughly enjoys it.
(c) She resents it.
(d) She looks forward to it.

11. What does Rocio do in relation to the small window in the bathroom?
(a) She decorates it with a curtain.
(b) She complains that it is too small.
(c) She hangs a prism over its glass portion.
(d) She smokes and exhales out the window.

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

13. Who has divided Rocio's street into different parts?
(a) The state Governor.
(b) The Homeowners' Association
(c) Rocio and other children who live on her same block.
(d) The town's mayor.

14. Which of the following memorable events that has occurred in Nieves' life is documented via a photograph in her closet?
(a) Her first wedding.
(b) Her high school graduation.
(c) Her second wedding.
(d) Her 15th birthday celebration.

15. How much money is Rocio prepared to spend on a gift for her mother?
(a) Twenty-two dollars.
(b) Three dollars.
(c) Forty-five dollars.
(d) Seven dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the man of the house next to Rocio's work on during every spare moment that he has?

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

3. Which aspect of Christmas is not mentioned in relation to the Esquibels' yuletide observance?

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 Rocio's relatives moves away from the neighborhood?

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