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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. On Xiomara's first visit to poetry club, how many students are at the meeting, including Xiomara?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 12.
(d) 8.

3. Xiomara's lunchtime serenity is shattered when a group of what type of people begins to harass her table's occupants?
(a) Jocks.
(b) Girls.
(c) Boys.
(d) Teachers.

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

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

6. Xiomara begins to suspect that the person Xavier is constantly texting is probably not what?
(a) A girl.
(b) In Xavier's grade.
(c) White.
(d) Dominican.

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

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

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

10. Which poetry club member is from The Bronx?
(a) Stephan.
(b) May.
(c) Isabelle.
(d) Chris.

11. The poem on page 232 is entitled "My Heart is a" what?
(a) Faucet.
(b) Cup.
(c) Bowl.
(d) Hand.

12. The poem "Can't Tell Me Nothing" ends with the line, "At least there's" (254) what?
(a) Music.
(b) Poetry.
(c) College.
(d) Summer.

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

14. To what area of New York City does Xiomara travel when she shows up unexpectedly at Xavier's school?
(a) Downtown.
(b) Across the Brooklyn Bridge.
(c) Uptown.
(d) Crosstown.

15. In the poem "In Translation" (234), Xiomara describes Mami's lips as what objects?
(a) Ropes.
(b) Pillows.
(c) Staples.
(d) Fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what activity is Xiomara engaging when her mother spots her on the train?

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

3. How does Xiomara say she feels all day on Thanksgiving?

4. In what activity is Xiomara engaging when she is caught by Mami on the train?

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

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