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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 is the surname of the wealthy family that is mentioned in the Shooting Stars section of the book?
(a) Marquez.
(b) Morales.
(c) Montez.
(d) Maldonado.

2. Which of the following is associated with Rocio's job at the University?
(a) Federal Work-Study Program.
(b) Her personal interest.
(c) Her assistanceship.
(d) Her student loan.

3. What type of service does Rocio later learn that Diana is earning a living from performing?
(a) A catering service.
(b) A cleaning service.
(c) A pet sitting service.
(d) A clothing alterations service.

4. Which of the following incidents has positioned the illegal citizen in Rocio's path?
(a) Hunger pangs.
(b) An attempt to meet new neighbors at the local church.
(c) A search for a book published in 1911.
(d) Loss of his nose.

5. Where does Rocio normally see Ginita?
(a) In the children's drama class.
(b) At the library on campus.
(c) At the bus stop.
(d) At the student center.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following plays do Rocio and her boyfriend attend prior to going to a gala event?

2. Which of the following generates pride in Mr. Smith?

3. What state is the residence of Rocio's new acquaintance, Diana?

4. What does Rocio learn to value about herself close to the end of the Shooting Stars section of the book?

5. What event inspired Rocio not to pursue a career in medicine?

Short Essay Questions

1. Based on the narrative in the Shooting Stars section of the book, what significant role if any, does age play in Rocio's interest in Josie?

2. Based on the narrative of the Space is a Solid section of the book, can you describe some of Rocio's young drama class students?

3. Based on the narrative in the Shooting Stars section of the book, what is it that Rocio's distant relative, Eloisa, is able to provide that inspires Rocio to want to spend a lot of time with her?

4. Based on the narrative of the Shooting Stars section of the book, what may be contributing factors in leading Rocio to think that the only way for her to be able to attain happiness in her life is to adjust her life to be like that of either Eloisa, Diana, Josie, or Barbara?

5. Based on the text in The Last of the Menu Girls section of the book, what were some of the factors that contributed to Rocio's decision not to pursue a career in the medical field?

6. According to the narrative in the Shooting Stars section of the book, is Rocio more impressed with Josie Marquez's wealth; or the beauty enhancements that she apparently applies to herself?

7. According to the narrative in the Shooting Stars section of the book, aside from beauty and proximity in age, is there yet another contributing factor that inspires Rocio to want to be like Josie's best friend, Barbara?

8. According to the narrative in The Last of the Menu Girls section of the book, what is the real reason that Rocio has accepted a summer job as a food worker at the hospital?

9. According to the narrative in the Space is a Solid section of the book, how can Nita Wembley be characterized?

10. Based on the narrative in The Last of the Menu Girls section of the book, does anything positive result from Rocio accepting the menu girl job at the hospital?

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