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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day of the week is Xiomara's confirmation class?

2. Part II is entitled "And the Word Made" (93) what?

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

4. The poem from September 20th is entitled "The Thing About" (87) what?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Name three reasons that Xiomara decides, after the initial excitement has faded, not to respond to the flyer she sees at school.

6. In what way is writing depicted as a therapeutic activity within Part I of the novel?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a critical essay about The Poet X while using the critical power theory lens of Marxist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the novel's treatment of issues such as socioeconomic status, hierarchies, wealth, class, or any other issues related to Marxist theory that can be found in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Trace the characterization arc of Xiomara’s character throughout the novel. Discuss whether she is a round or flat character and whether she is a static or dynamic character.

Essay Topic 3

Determine Acevedo's message regarding the idea that art must be shared with an audience in order to fulfill its true potential.

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