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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. Which of the following is mentioned as having been the cause of the death of Nieves' first husband?
2. What type of disposition does the eldest son of Rocio's next door neighbors seem to have?
3. What store is Rocio doing her Christmas shopping in as the Evening in Paris section of the book begins?
4. Which of the following items does Rocio buy as a Christmas gift for her mother, Nieves?
5. Who is the recipient of most of the presents under the Esquibel family Christmas tree?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. How is Nieves' attitude toward her career as a school teacher depicted via the items in her closet?
3. 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?
4. According to the text in the Evening in Paris, how do Rocio and her mother differ in terms of the level of forethought applied toward the purchase of Christmas gifts for one another?
5. 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?
6. According to the narrative in The Closet section of the book, in what sense can the television room closet be labeled as being historical?
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. What factors noted in the Willow Game section of the book contribute toward the existence of harmony on the "down" side of the street where Rocio lives?
9. Based on the the text in the Evening in Paris section of the book, how do Rocio and her mother, Nieves share or differ in the manner that they go about acquiring gifts for their loved ones?
10. Can you describe the Atherton's son based on the narrative in the Willow Game section of the book?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Detail the common thread that binds Rocio's interest in spending time with Eloisa, Diana, Josie, and Barbara at the time that Rocio meets each of them; and the common thread that unravels her interest to continue to spend time with any of them. Cite text from the book to support your statements.
Essay Topic 3
What is the book's central theme? Is its intended theme message conveyed effectively? Detail either your affirmative or negative response with supporting text from the book.
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