Poet X

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

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

• 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.

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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)

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

• She burns the journal.

• She returns the journal to her daughter with no comment.

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

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According to Xiomara's conversation with Father Sean, how does Xiomara feel in the aftermath of Mrs. Batista seeing Xiomara and Aman on the train? (from Part III: "The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness," Pages 221-274)

• She hates that she got caught but does not feel any remorse.

• She feels deeply guilty and asks Father Sean to hear her confession.

• She decides that she will never date again.

• She feels even more committed to marrying Aman.

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

• Women should never oppose men.

• A little learning is a dangerous thing.

• All is well that ends well.

• One should resist temptation.

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How does Aman respond when Xiomara refuses to have sex with him? (from Part III: "The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness," Pages 275-357)

• He helps her get dressed and makes some food for her.

• He kicks her out of the apartment.

• He breaks up with her.

• He admits he did not want to have sex either.

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

• She is tired of fending off girls who like him.

• She thinks he should toughen up and act more manly.

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

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

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

• 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.

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How does Xiomara feel about the attention she receives from boys and men? (from Part I: "In the Beginning Was the Word," Pages 1-51)

• She fears it, so she stays in her apartment all the time.

• She dislikes it and does everything she can to avoid it.

• She encourages it, and then fights anyone who gives it to her.

• She knows it is unavoidable, so she goes overboard to gain it on her own terms.

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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 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.

• She burns the journal.

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

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

• Poetry that is performed.

• Poetry that involves blending multiple languages.

• Poetry that must include the words of others.

• Poetry that must incorporate dance moves.

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