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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way does Xavier communicate with Xiomara when she arrives at his school unexpectedly?
(a) He glares at her.
(b) He speaks into her ear.
(c) He smiles at her.
(d) He yells at her.

2. How does Xiomara say she feels all day on Thanksgiving?
(a) Out of breath.
(b) Miserable.
(c) Hollow.
(d) Sick.

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

4. Caridad tells Xiomara to refrain from what activity while attending the Halloween party?
(a) Cursing.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Renouncing her faith.
(d) Getting pregnant.

5. For what transgression does Xiomara break up with Aman?
(a) He lies.
(b) He becomes too clingy.
(c) He fails to defend her.
(d) He cheats.

6. The poem entitled "Music" (141) is dedicated to whom?
(a) X.
(b) P.
(c) C.
(d) A.

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

8. Caridad calls Xiomara's mother to ask if Xiomara can come over to perform what action?
(a) Apply her makeup.
(b) Pose for an art project.
(c) Hem her dress.
(d) Braid her hair.

9. For what purpose does Xiomara ask to meet with Father Sean in the poem "Heavy" (224)?
(a) For catechism training.
(b) For confession.
(c) To apologize.
(d) For counseling.

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

11. What object does Xiomara use as a metaphor to express the loneliness she feels at the thought of being sent to the Dominican Republic?
(a) A globe.
(b) A sponge.
(c) A ship.
(d) A bicycle.

12. Xiomara says that "hiding in her" (237) what is the only way she can keep from crying?
(a) House.
(b) Bedroom.
(c) Journal.
(d) Textbooks.

13. Xiomara says that her parents had grown up tending what animals?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Roosters.
(c) Goats.
(d) Rabbits.

14. How many months away is the citywide slam when Chris hands out flyers about it?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

15. Ms. Galiano welcomes everyone to poetry club and then asks each student to take what action?
(a) To read an original poem.
(b) To talk about a bright moment in their day.
(c) To introduce themselves.
(d) To stand up.

Short Answer Questions

1. Xiomara states that boys have wanted to kiss her ever since she turned what age?

2. Aman sends Xiomara lyrics by what music artist?

3. Which person is named among Xiomara's list of people to whom she and Xavier talk?

4. What beverage does Father Sean offer Xiomara during their conversation?

5. What is NOT a quality of the young man who emerges from school alongside Xavier?

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