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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Xiomara think of Nicki Minaj? (from Part II: "And the Word Was Made Flesh," Pages 137-220)

She sees Nicki Minaj's reliance on sex appeal to sell records as a betrayal of Minaj's talent.

She thinks Nicki Minaj is not particularly talented but does know how to succeed as a businesswoman.

She thinks Nicki Minaj is bad for women's efforts to be taken seriously in male-dominated industries.

She sees Nicki Minaj as a gifted artist who uses her talent and positive attitude about her own body to be successful.

2.

How does Mrs. Batista respond when she discovers Xiomara's old journal on the kitchen table? (from Part III: "The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness," Pages 275-357)

She burns the journal.

She takes Xiomara's journal to Father Sean because she finds the contents so upsetting.

She returns the journal to her daughter with no comment.

Mrs. Batista makes Xiomara sit down to have a serious talk with her about the importance of safe sex.

3.

What person does Xiomara describe when she writes that "[h]e is not elegant enough for a sonnet, / too well-thought-out for a free write, / taking up too much space in my thoughts / to ever be a haiku" (107)? (from Part II: "And the Word Was Made Flesh," Pages 93-136)

Mr. Bilnard.

Aman.

Papi.

Father Sean.

4.

What is Xiomara's opinion about Xavier's kind of masculinity? (from Part II: "And the Word Was Made Flesh," Pages 93-136)

She dislikes his obsession with being an athlete.

She thinks he should toughen up and act more manly.

She is tired of fending off girls who like him.

She thinks he is the worst Dominican, but she likes that he is not a stereotype.

5.

Where does Xiomara usually eat her lunch? (from Part II: "And the Word Was Made Flesh," Pages 93-136)

She eats in Ms. Galiano's classroom to avoid getting into fights.

She eats in the gym.

She does not ever eat lunch because she has no money.

She eats with other quiet girls at a separate table to avoid harassment.

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