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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the favorite tree among the children who live in Rocio's neighborhood?
(a) Oak.
(b) Walnut.
(c) Willow.
(d) Pecan.

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

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

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

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

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

7. How many boys grew up on Rocio's street, and became wealthy later in life?
(a) Eight.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

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

9. Which of the following families lives next door to Rocio?
(a) The Millers.
(b) The Athertons.
(c) The Culvers.
(d) The Espinosas.

10. Whose image appears in the luminescent sliding picture in Nieves' closet?
(a) Plato's.
(b) Jesus'.
(c) Nieves'.
(d) Rocio's.

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

12. Which of the following may have committed a mistake leading to the death of Nieves' first husband?
(a) Nieves' husband himself.
(b) The postman.
(c) The local druggist.
(d) The local doctor.

13. What takes place every Christmas at the Esquibel home?
(a) Nieves and her daughters make Christmas candy.
(b) Christmas carolers stop by the Esquibel home and sing.
(c) Rocio and Mercy receive gifts from a previous Christmas.
(d) The Esquibels host their annual Christmas open house party.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rocio hear upon "flying" into the universe?

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

3. What type of level is determined and assigned to the residents of Rocio's street, depending on the location of certain trees?

4. Which of the following item types are not mentioned as being among the things in the television closet?

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

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