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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness, Pages 275-357.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What game is featured within the poem "Stoop-Sitting" (3)?
(a) Dominoes.
(b) Chess.
(c) Backgammon.
(d) Bridge.

2. In what manner did Xiomara arrive into the world?
(a) A Caesarean section.
(b) A water delivery.
(c) A vaginal delivery.
(d) A natural delivery.

3. In what activity is Xiomara engaging when her mother spots her on the train?
(a) Sitting on Aman's lap.
(b) Cursing.
(c) Hugging.
(d) Kissing.

4. What do the Spanish words "Mira Muchacha" (6) mean in English?
(a) Look, girl.
(b) Please, girl.
(c) See here.
(d) No way.

5. Mami says that when she had named Xiomara, she had presumed that the name had been what?
(a) The name of a saint.
(b) An auspicious name.
(c) A Dominican name.
(d) A boy's name.

Short Answer Questions

1. Xiomara confesses her worry that Xavier's homosexuality will make him a what?

2. What is the only thing for which Xiomara is thankful on Thanksgiving Day?

3. Who provides verbal encouragement to Xiomara as she is about to share her work at poetry club?

4. To whom must Xiomara lie in order to attend poetry club?

5. Who does Xiomara bring with her when she returns home after running away?

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