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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 part of Rocio's street is the actual location of the town in which Rocio lives?
(a) The "Middle" part.
(b) The "Up" part.
(c) The "Down" part.
(d) The "Last" part.

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

3. How is Rocio related to Mercy?
(a) Rocio is Mercy's cousin.
(b) Rocio is Mercy's niece.
(c) Rocio is Mercy's sister.
(d) Rocio is Mercy's aunt.

4. Who wore Nieves' wedding dress for her own wedding?
(a) Ronelia.
(b) Maricela.
(c) Eva.
(d) Teresa.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The loss of which of the following prompts Rocio, her sister, and her mother to grieve?

2. Which of the following trees on Rocio's tree is considered to have the most character?

3. How much money is Rocio prepared to spend on a gift for her mother?

4. Who is the young man whom Rocio secretly admires?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Based on the narrative in the Willow Game section of the book, what are some of the transition-type changes involving some young people in her neighborhood that Rocio observes as she is growing up?

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 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?

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

5. According to the text in The Closet section of the book, what aspects or traits of Nieves' personality can be deciphered from the items in her closet?

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

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

8. 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?

9. According to the narrative in the Willow Game section of the book, aside from the trees in the neighborhood, is there anything or anyone that remains a constant in Rocio's life?

10. Based on the text in the Evening in Paris section of the book, does religion play a role in the celebration of Christmas in Rocio's household?

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