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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. At what "scarred" (17) part or parts of Mami's body does Xiomara look during their conversation about the Dominican Republic?

2. Who runs the poetry club at Xiomara's school?

3. What adjective does Xiomara use to describe the Kendrick Lamar album when Aman asks for her impressions?

4. Xiomara reports that she allows what object or objects to "talk for" (5) her?

5. What English verb is associated with the Spanish word "oiste" (6)?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mami see as the main shortcoming of parenting in the United States?

2. Describe Xiomara's reaction to the video shown by Ms. Galiano in English class.

3. How is foreshadowing used within the poem "About a Twin" (103)?

4. What question is posed in the sticky note Ms. Galiano attaches to Xiomara's Assignment 1?

5. What does Xiomara mean when she states that Xavier is a bad Dominican?

6. Discuss the irony present in the scene when Mami returns home to find Xavier crying and blames Xiomara.

7. What future goals does Xiomara have her herself and how do you know?

8. What does Xiomara state is the most important goal she has for her future?

9. What comment of Father Sean's causes Xiomara to launch into a tirade about the Bible during confirmation class?

10. What types of men does Xiomara indicate that she will avoid in her romantic future?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze The Poet X from an Existential perspective. What elements of life does it suggest hold the most meaning and why?

Essay Topic 2

How is the topic of deception treated within The Poet X and how does its treatment relate to the novel's depicted messages?

Essay Topic 3

Explicate the theme of courage within The Poet X. What is Acevedo's message regarding courage and how do you know?

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