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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: In the Beginning Was the Word.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Xiomara reports that she allows what object or objects to "talk for" (5) her?
(a) Her poetry.
(b) Her glare.
(c) Her knuckles.
(d) Her style.

2. 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.

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

4. Xiomara says that what objects of Mami's show the way in which Mami had been "taught faith" (17)?
(a) Her scars.
(b) Her bruises.
(c) Her rings.
(d) Her rosaries.

5. What action does Xiomara say she would take if she had to ride the train home after a long day of hard work?
(a) She would just keep riding.
(b) She would dream.
(c) She would scream.
(d) She would fall asleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What game is featured within the poem "Stoop-Sitting" (3)?

2. In what grade had Xiomara first become eligible to take the sacrament of confirmation?

3. In what borough of New York City does Mami work?

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

5. What language is featured within the poem "Stoop-Sitting" (3) in addition to English?

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