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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What article of clothing did the young man whom Rocio secretly admires inadvertently leave at her house?
(a) A jacket.
(b) A sweatshirt.
(c) A tie.
(d) A tee shirt.

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

4. Which of the following is the location of the imaginary "gray room" that Rocio "visits" during her naps?
(a) In the oak tree in Rocio's backyard.
(b) In the attic of Rocio's family home.
(c) In the tool shed behind Rocio's home.
(d) Beneath Rocio's family home.

5. What is the subject matter of the home movies in Nieves' closet?
(a) The children in front of the willow tree.
(b) The Annual Multi-Cultural Festival.
(c) Nieves' children's appearances in their respective school plays.
(d) Nieves' family moving into their present home.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who wore Nieves' wedding dress for her own wedding?

3. Which of the following is the favorite tree among the children who live in Rocio's neighborhood?

4. How do the next door neighbors come across to Rocio and her sister?

5. Which of the following item types are among those found on the shelves in Nieves' closet?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to the narrative in The Closet section of the book, what childlike tendencies do Rocio and her sister, Mercy share?

2. According to the text in the Evening in Paris section of the book, how does frugality play a major role in the celebration of Christmas in Rocio's household?

3. Based on the narrative in The Closet section of the book, is there a correlation between the "gray room", the "blue room", the universe, and their positions in relation to a yearning for a free-like existence that Rocio may have?

4. Based on the text in The Closet section of the book, what does Rocio telling her sister, Mercy about her "special rooms" and advising her to find her own reveal about Rocio's bond with Mercy?

5. What factors noted in the Willow Game section of the book contribute toward the existence of harmony on the "down" side of the street where Rocio lives?

6. Based on the narrative of The Closet section of the book, what can be construed as being indicative that Rocio is growing up?

7. Based on the text in the Evening in Paris section of the book, how does the family's holiday meal appear to be in relation to those traditionally served among those celebrating Christmas?

8. Based on the narrative of the Willow Game section of the book, how do Rocio and her family show their reverence toward the willow tree?

9. How is Nieves' attitude toward her career as a school teacher depicted via the items in her closet?

10. According to the text in the Evening in Paris section of the book, what does Rocio seem to have in abundance and her mother, Nieves seem to lack in relation to the celebration of Christmas?

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