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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. Who has divided Rocio's street into different parts?
(a) The town's mayor.
(b) The state Governor.
(c) Rocio and other children who live on her same block.
(d) The Homeowners' Association

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

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

4. Which of the following ages is mentioned as that of Nieves' first child at the time of the death of Nieves' first husband?
(a) Three days old.
(b) Two years old.
(c) Eight months old.
(d) Six weeks old.

5. Which of the following item types are among those found on the shelves in Nieves' closet?
(a) Dolls.
(b) Books.
(c) Fresh linens.
(d) Old records.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following items does Rocio buy as a Christmas gift for her mother, Nieves?

2. Which of the following items is not noted as being in the bathroom closet?

3. What does Rocio see as she is "flying" into the universe?

4. What is the name of Rocio's mother?

5. What does Rocio do in relation to the small window in the bathroom?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

3. 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?

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

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. 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?

7. 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?

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

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

10. 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?

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