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

2. Where does Rocio end up being "transported" into directly from the "gray room"?
(a) The "yellow room".
(b) The "blue room".
(c) The "purple room".
(d) The "ivory room".

3. What does the man of the house next to Rocio's work on during every spare moment that he has?
(a) His lawn.
(b) Repairing his house.
(c) His car.
(d) Cleaning his garage.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following states is home to Rocio?

2. Who has divided Rocio's street into different parts?

3. Which of the following tends to inspire Nieves the most in relation to her choice of Christmas gifts for her daughters?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. According to the narrative in The Closet section of the book, in what sense can the television room closet be labeled as being historical?

2. According to the narrative in the Willow Game section of the book, why is Rocio likely to consider the willow tree to be her favorite?

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

4. 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?

5. Based on the narrative in the Willow Game section of the book, can you describe the individuals who live in the "up" section of Rocio's street?

6. 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?

7. Can you describe the Atherton's son based on the narrative in the Willow Game section of the book?

8. 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?

9. How is Nieves' past reflected via the wedding photograph in her closet, and the details surrounding her first husband?

10. Based on the text in the Evening in Paris section of the book, what events described therein contribute toward Rocio's resolve to not grow up to be like her mother, Nieves?

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