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Poet X Quiz

Elizabeth Acevedo

This Study Guide consists of approximately 64 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Poet X.

Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

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Part I: "In the Beginning Was the Word," Pages 1-51

Part I: "In the Beginning Was the Word," Pages 52-92

Part II: "And the Word Was Made Flesh," Pages 93-136

Part II: "And the Word Was Made Flesh," Pages 137-220

Part III: "The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness," Pages 221-274

Part III: "The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness," Pages 275-357

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Poet X Quiz

Elizabeth Acevedo

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is Mrs. Batista planning for Xiomara in the upcoming summer? (from Part III: "The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness," Pages 221-274)

She plans to send Xiomara to the Dominican Republic.

She wants Xiomara to take classes at City College of New York.

She plans to have Xiomara serve as a camp counselor at Bible camp.

She tells Xiomara that it is time to help out at the family store.

2.

According to Ms. Galiano, what is spoken word poetry? (from Part I: "In the Beginning Was the Word," Pages 52-92)

Poetry that must include the words of others.

Poetry that involves blending multiple languages.

Poetry that is performed.

Poetry that must incorporate dance moves.

3.

What is Xiomara's attitude toward attending confirmation classes? (from Part I: "In the Beginning Was the Word," Pages 1-51)

She is excited about the chance to spend more time with Father Sean.

She dislikes the classes and tries to avoid taking them.

She wants to please her mother, so she looks forward to them.

She wants to be a nun, so she sees them as a necessary part of her religious education.

4.

What is Father Sean's interpretation of the story of Eve? (from Part II: "And the Word Was Made Flesh," Pages 93-136)

All is well that ends well.

One should resist temptation.

A little learning is a dangerous thing.

Women should never oppose men.

5.

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

She eats in the gym.

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

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

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

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