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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. In what grade had Xiomara first become eligible to take the sacrament of confirmation?
(a) Tenth.
(b) Seventh.
(c) Eighth.
(d) Ninth.

2. After Xiomara is caught committing an act her mother considers unacceptable, she tells Xiomara to read what part of the Bible "more closely" (225)?
(a) The story of Eve.
(b) Revelations.
(c) Psalms 31.
(d) Proverbs 31.

3. According to Xiomara, her name is pronounced in what manner?
(a) SEE-oh-mah-ruh.
(b) See-oh-MAH-ruh.
(c) See-OH-mah-RUH.
(d) See-oh-mah-RUH.

4. What is NOT an event that causes Xiomara's family to tell her, "Pero, tu no eres facil" (9)?
(a) Getting an award.
(b) Starting to date.
(c) Doing well on an exam.
(d) Coming home with scraped knuckles.

5. What action does Mami take as she is reciting Scripture on Xiomara's birthday?
(a) She burns Xiomara's poetry journal.
(b) She hugs Xiomara tightly.
(c) She sprays Xiomara with a hose.
(d) She beats Xiomara with a belt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which poetry club member is from The Bronx?

2. In what manner did Xiomara arrive into the world?

3. What is the name of Xavier's boyfriend?

4. When Xiomara finds that her mother has given her jewelry for Christmas, what does she suspect it is?

5. What type of collection of Xavier's has Xiomara retrieved from bullies many times?

(see the answer key)

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