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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. What type of collection of Xavier's has Xiomara retrieved from bullies many times?
(a) Anime.
(b) Coin.
(c) Stamp.
(d) Manga.

2. What type of smile appears on Xiomara's face when Xavier says that she looks different?
(a) Wary.
(b) Coy.
(c) Mysterious.
(d) Puzzled.

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

4. In what manner did Xiomara arrive into the world?
(a) A Caesarean section.
(b) A vaginal delivery.
(c) A natural delivery.
(d) A water delivery.

5. The poem "The Next Couple of Weeks" (112) describes the time as passing by like what?
(a) An express train.
(b) A runaway truck.
(c) Snowflakes past the window.
(d) An oasis in the desert.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what area of New York City does Xiomara wish to live down the street from Xavier after she settles down?

2. Father Sean tells Xiomara that maybe she "should have a conversation with" (123) whom?

3. Xiomara states that she is "thick" (5) and that the same is true of what other item?

4. For how many years has Mami been wanting X to take the sacrament of confirmation?

5. What English verb is associated with the Spanish word "oiste" (6)?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What types of men does Xiomara indicate that she will avoid in her romantic future?

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

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

5. What comment of Father Sean's causes Xiomara to launch into a tirade about the Bible during confirmation class?

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

7. What happens every Friday at Xiomara's school that allows her a bit of freedom with Aman?

8. What is the subject of the poem entitled "The Flyer" (67) and why does the flyer feel personalized for Xiomara?

9. Discuss one element of performance that feels liberating to Xiomara and why.

10. In what way is Xiomara's feeling of repression within the church linked to her feelings of repression as a Latina woman?

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