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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Ultimately, where do Rocio's dreams take her?
2. What do Rocio and Mercy do instead of taking an imposed nap?
3. What is the subject matter of the home movies in Nieves' closet?
4. Which of the following types of closets is not mentioned as being among those in the Esquibel home?
5. What does the ashtray with cigarette butts that Nieves keeps on a shelf close to the table supposed to signify?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to the narrative in The Closet section of the book, in what sense can the television room closet be labeled as being historical?
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. 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?
4. What factors noted in the Willow Game section of the book contribute toward normalcy in Rocio's life?
5. 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?
6. 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?
7. How is Nieves' past reflected via the wedding photograph in her closet, and the details surrounding her first husband?
8. 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?
9. Based on the text in The Closet section of the book, what does Rocio telling her sister, Mercy about her "special rooms" and advising her to find her own reveal about Rocio's bond with Mercy?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In your estimation, is it Nieves' personality or events in her past that contribute toward her tendency to tone down the celebration of Christmas at the Esquibel home? Please include textual support for the position that you select.
Essay Topic 2
Does Rocio maintain a close or distant relationship with her sister, Mercy throughout the book? Please elaborate on your position by citing text from the book.
Essay Topic 3
There are several depictions of conflict that occur in Rocio's life throughout the book. Select a moment of conflict in Rocio's life that is depicted in the book, detail it, along with the basis for your decision to deem your selection appropriate for the writing of this essay assignment.
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