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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. What kind of day does it turn into for X after she sees the evidence of Xavier's beating?

2. Which poetry club member is extremely quiet, according to Xiomara?

3. Xiomara begins to suspect that the person Xavier is constantly texting is probably not what?

4. The poem entitled "Music" (141) is dedicated to whom?

5. What plan do Xiomara and Xavier make for Halloween night?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the cause of the marked change in the relationship between Xiomara and Mami?

2. In what way does the theme of appearance versus reality appear within Xiomara's fight with Mami about Aman?

3. What is the cause of Xavier's emotional breakdown within the narrative?

4. How does Acevedo slowly introduce the elements of performance poetry into the narrative?

5. To what location does Xiomara take the train in an effort to catch Xavier off guard?

6. Who is ultimately in charge of determining whether Xiomara's behavior is correct or not?

7. Discuss the humanist messages present within the short poem entitled "Wants" (146).

8. What writing prompt leads Xiomara to write about the feeling of being heard?

9. What rare emotion does Xiomara say she experiences upon receiving a compliment from Ms. Galiano?

10. To whom is Xiomara talking when she thinks about people being told that their bodies cannot do certain things?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Discuss how and why Acevedo instills three different humanist messages into the narrative of The Poet X.

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