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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 221-274.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what month does the novel The Poet X begin?
(a) December.
(b) June.
(c) August.
(d) October.

2. What is the name of the young woman whom Xiomara eventually befriends in poetry club?
(a) Jen.
(b) Ella.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Isabelle.

3. Aman's absence falls on what day of the week?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Thursday.

4. What English verb is associated with the Spanish word "oiste" (6)?
(a) Beg.
(b) Hear.
(c) Speak.
(d) Walk.

5. What religion do Xiomara's parents practice?
(a) Santeria.
(b) Scientology.
(c) Lutheranism.
(d) Catholicism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Xiomara begins to regret which of her past actions in relation to Xavier's homosexuality?

2. What is NOT an adjective Xiomara uses while describing Xavier?

3. For what purpose do Xiomara and Aman initially exchange information?

4. To what area of New York City does Xiomara travel when she shows up unexpectedly at Xavier's school?

5. About which Biblical figure does Xiomara pointedly ask Father Sean during a confirmation class?

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