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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Father Sean states that he had "wanted to be" (152) what throughout most of his life?
(a) A boxer.
(b) A healer.
(c) A priest.
(d) A hero.

2. To whose Halloween party does Aman invite Xiomara?
(a) Reuben's.
(b) Dylan's.
(c) Carl's.
(d) Steve's.

3. What beverage does Father Sean offer Xiomara during their conversation?
(a) Soda.
(b) Tea.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Hot cocoa.

4. In what location does Chris hand out flyers for the citywide poetry slam?
(a) In the cafeteria.
(b) In the student store.
(c) In Ms. Galiano's English class.
(d) In the student parking lot.

5. Whose "old romantic rap videos" (212) does Aman send to Xiomara when she feels down?
(a) Jodeci.
(b) Ja Rule.
(c) Tupac Shakur.
(d) Q-Tip.

6. Xiomara's father says that God had shackled her to a man "addicted to" (231) what element?
(a) Women.
(b) Silence.
(c) Gambling.
(d) Booze.

7. To whom must Xiomara lie in order to attend poetry club?
(a) Mami.
(b) Father Sean.
(c) Papi.
(d) Xavier.

8. What is the date of the citywide poetry slam?
(a) February 8th.
(b) June 1st.
(c) February 19th.
(d) June 6th.

9. Which poetry club member is extremely quiet, according to Xiomara?
(a) Chris.
(b) Isabelle.
(c) Ella.
(d) Stephan.

10. Xiomara describes her Halloween costume as a "half-assed" (163) what?
(a) Nicki Minaj.
(b) Superhero.
(c) Zombie.
(d) Witch.

11. The poem entitled "Music" (141) is about which person in Xiomara's life?
(a) Papi.
(b) Xavier.
(c) Aman.
(d) Chris.

12. What is the only thing for which Xiomara is thankful on Thanksgiving Day?
(a) Mami's silence.
(b) Aman's texts.
(c) A call from Caridad.
(d) Xavier's kindness.

13. Who provides verbal encouragement to Xiomara as she is about to share her work at poetry club?
(a) May.
(b) Chris.
(c) Stephan.
(d) Isabelle.

14. What element does Xiomara NOT name as something she would miss desperately if she were to leave?
(a) Xavier.
(b) Aman.
(c) Caridad.
(d) English class.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Xiomara and Xavier "talk to" (137) how many other people besides one another?

2. In the poem "In Translation" (234), Xiomara describes Mami's lips as what objects?

3. What plan do Xiomara and Xavier make for Halloween night?

4. Xiomara can tell when Mamai is really angry when her Spanish becomes what?

5. What is the final word of the poem entitled, "Music" (141)?

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