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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: And the World Was Made Flesh, Pages 137-220.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What method of transportation does Xiomara use in order to reach Xavier's school?
(a) Bicycle.
(b) Train.
(c) Her mother's car.
(d) Moped.

3. Xiomara says that she is the only member of her family without what item?
(a) A Biblical name.
(b) A Spanish name.
(c) A passport.
(d) A Dominican name.

4. What is the final word of the poem entitled, "Music" (141)?
(a) Daily.
(b) Music.
(c) Heartbeats.
(d) Sun.

5. Xiomara confesses her worry that Xavier's homosexuality will make him a what?
(a) A target.
(b) A victim.
(c) A sinner.
(d) A scapegoat.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month does the novel The Poet X begin?

2. Xiomara describes her Halloween costume as a "half-assed" (163) what?

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

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

5. How many children does Xiomara say that she will eventually have?

(see the answer key)

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