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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. Upon what type of food does Mami force Xiomara to kneel as punishment for her transgression on the train?
(a) Avocado pits.
(b) Peach pits.
(c) Uncooked rice.
(d) Walnuts.

2. What language is featured within the poem "Stoop-Sitting" (3) in addition to English?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Russian.
(c) Visually-displayed American Sign Language.
(d) French.

3. On what date were Xavier and Xiomara born?
(a) March 5th.
(b) April 21st.
(c) January 8th.
(d) February 19th.

4. What does the Spanish phrase "Pero, tu no eres facil" (9) mean in English?
(a) You sure ain't an easy one.
(b) You sure ain't a good one.
(c) You sure ain't a shy one.
(d) You sure ain't a stupid one.

5. What kind of work does Xiomara's mother do in New York City?
(a) Administrative work.
(b) Janitorial work.
(c) Food service work.
(d) Hospitality work.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what area of New York City does Xiomara live?

2. Xiomara states that the site of the open mic night is "not close to" (276) what location?

3. In what manner did Xavier arrive into the world?

4. The poem entitled "Music" (141) is about which person in Xiomara's life?

5. For what reason does Aman miss school on the day of the Halloween party?

(see the answer key)

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