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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. What does Rocio's neighbors' eldest son systematically do to the willow tree?
(a) Feeds it.
(b) Prunes it.
(c) Destroys it.
(d) Waters it.

2. Which of the words below can best describe the Christmas gifts that Rocio and her sister, Mercy receive from their mother?
(a) Fashionable.
(b) Recycled.
(c) Exclusive.
(d) Original.

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

4. Where do Rocio's neighbors send their eldest son to live?
(a) To a home for disturbed boys.
(b) To his Uncle Earlon's.
(c) To a prep school in England.
(d) To his Aunt Dorothy's.

5. Which aspect of Christmas is not mentioned in relation to the Esquibels' yuletide observance?
(a) Gift-giving.
(b) Christmas tree.
(c) Religion.
(d) Food.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aside from Esquibel family members, which of the following normally become recipients of a couple of gifts from under the Esquibel Christmas tree?

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

3. What takes place every Christmas at the Esquibel home?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Based on the story in the Evening in Paris section of the book, what best illustrates a lack of harmony between Rocio and her mother in terms of value and taste?

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 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?

5. 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?

6. Based on the the text in the Evening in Paris section of the book, how do Rocio and her mother, Nieves share or differ in the manner that they go about acquiring gifts for their loved ones?

7. 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?

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

9. Based on the narrative in The Closet section of the book, what does Rocio's closet reveal about her?

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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