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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason had the whole neighborhood feared a certain outcome upon the announcement of Mami's pregnancy?
(a) Mami's and Papi's advanced ages.
(b) Mami's hereditary propensity for having triplets.
(c) Papi's advanced age.
(d) The timing of the estimated due date.

2. Xiomara says that what objects of Mami's show the way in which Mami had been "taught faith" (17)?
(a) Her bruises.
(b) Her scars.
(c) Her rosaries.
(d) Her rings.

3. In what month does Xiomara write the poem "The Next Couple of Weeks" (117)?
(a) November.
(b) December.
(c) September.
(d) October.

4. When Mami had become pregnant, the whole neighborhood had feared what?
(a) That the twins would not bear a resemblance to Papi.
(b) That the twins would bear resemblance to their biological father.
(c) That she would have triplets.
(d) That the baby would turn out to be a tumor instead.

5. Father Sean tells Xiomara that maybe she "should have a conversation with" (123) whom?
(a) Xavier.
(b) Mami.
(c) Papi.
(d) Caridad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Father Sean tells Xiomara that "Catholicism invites" (123) what?

2. How many children does Xiomara say that she will eventually have?

3. For what reason does Xiomara feel grateful that New York City has so many people?

4. If Xiomara does not take the sacrament of confirmation this year, then Mami says she will immediately have to go to what location?

5. What behavior of Xiomara's does Caridad often correct?

Short Essay Questions

1. What future goals does Xiomara have her herself and how do you know?

2. By what name does Xiomara always call Xavier and why?

3. What is depicted in the video Ms. Galiano shows to Xiomara's English class?

4. What does Xiomara state is the most important goal she has for her future?

5. How is foreshadowing used within the poem "About a Twin" (103)?

6. Describe Xiomara's reaction to the video shown by Ms. Galiano in English class.

7. What question is posed in the sticky note Ms. Galiano attaches to Xiomara's Assignment 1?

8. Discuss evidence that points to the conclusion that Xiomara is becoming more practiced at deception.

9. What does Mami see as the main shortcoming of parenting in the United States?

10. What metaphor is used in "Catching Feelings" (105) to portray Xiomara's growing feelings of infatuation?

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