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

2. How many poets perform after Xiomara's performance?
(a) 0.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

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

4. What is NOT a way that Xiomara likens performance poetry to being high on drugs or alcohol?
(a) Feeling unreal.
(b) Feeling off balance.
(c) Feeling bouts of emotion.
(d) Feeling giggly.

5. Who runs the poetry club at Xiomara's school?
(a) Ms. Galiano.
(b) Xiomara.
(c) Caridad.
(d) Mr. Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective does Xiomara use to describe her "friendship" (95) with Aman?

2. What adjective does Xiomara often use to characterize Xavier's school?

3. The open mic is held at the "legendary" (276) what?

4. Xiomara describes how she feels about asking Aman to slow his sexual progression by using what object as a metaphor?

5. Xiomara states that "most Latinos celebrate Christmas" (289) when?

(see the answer key)

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