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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 of the following best describes Rocio's view of her job?
(a) Dumb.
(b) Educational.
(c) Inspirational.
(d) Tedious.

2. Which of the following does Rocio's friend, Diana, end up raising?
(a) Her niece.
(b) Two boys.
(c) Two girls.
(d) Her nephew.

3. Where have Rocio and her co-worker crossed paths before?
(a) At school.
(b) At the library.
(c) At the church office.
(d) At the soda shoppe.

4. Which of the following does Rocio become upon her return to her former work site?
(a) An unwelcomed guest.
(b) The most popular patient.
(c) A much sought-after possible rehire.
(d) Disinterested in books.

5. How old is the distant relative whom Rocio meets in the Shooting Stars section of the book?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Twenty-three.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Twenty-five.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Rocio's mother believe to be ailing Rocio?

2. What does Diana lose that troubles Rocio?

3. What is the name of the distant relative whom Rocio meets in the Shooting Stars section of the book?

4. What are the names of the two women whom Rocio overhears saying unkind things about the illegal citizen?

5. Who is Joseph Pappas?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. According to the Shooting Stars section of the book, is there a single factor that contributes toward Rocio being able to gain a positive outlook on herself, her worthiness, and an apparent realization that she will not need to adjust her life to be like that of Eloisa's, Diana's, Josie's, or Barbara's in order to attain happiness?

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. According to the narrative in The Last of the Menu Girls section of the book, how does Rocio, while working at the hospital, witness a two-part act of discrimination hurled at an illegal Mexican by a pair of "legal" Hispanics?

6. According to the text in The Last of the Menu Girls section of the book, what aspects of Rocio's job at the hospital may help her develop "good bedside manner" in case she changes her mind, and decides to pursue a career in medicine?

7. Based on the narrative in the Shooting Stars section of the book, what mental and emotional exercises that she experiences through her association with Eloisa does Rocio repeat with Diana?

8. Based on the narrative in The Last of the Menu Girls section of the book, what are some of the ways in which Rocio shows compassion as she performs her job at the hospital?

9. What clues are included in the narrative of the Space is a Solid section of the book, that indicate that Rocio may not really be interested in a long-term relationship with Loudon?

10. 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?

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