"The Poet X" Quiz # 2

At the beginning of Part III, how does Xiomara feel about having to go to confession?

• Embarrassed because she will have to discuss kissing with Father Sean.

• Annoyed because she does not think she committed a sin. (225-226)

• Relieved because she wants to get it over with and move forward.

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In “In Translation,” what does the line “[the words I never say] would have only slammed against the closed door of your back” (234) suggest?

• Silence is the best way to approach a conflict.

• Mami would not listen to her even if she did speak.

• She and Mami are still not speaking.

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Why does Twin ask X to write a poem? (239)

• To get to her talk to him again.

• To give to Cody to say how thankful he is for him.

• To help her to write something beautiful for herself.

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What is Xiomara’s reaction when she sees Xavier with the tall, red-haired boy named Cody?

• Shocked that he had anyone who likes him at his school.

• Nervous that Cody would not like her.

• Sad that he didn't need her to protect him anymore.

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What surprising thing does X learn about Aman in “Love”?

• A.   That he is from Trinidad.

• That he loves winter sports.( Page 186 )

•   That he loves rap music.

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In “When I’m Done,” what does X think she could get “addicted to” (259)

• Getting positive feedback.

• Feeling listened to.

• Not needing Aman anymore.

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 What role does music play in the narrator’s life based on “Smoke Parks” (95) and Part II overall?

• It's the only topic about which she writes.

• It is an escape for her.

• She says many songs annoy her,

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Which of the following is an argument made by the author in “Around and Around We Go”?

• Boys can be just as graceful as girls can be.

• You’ll never be good at something without practice.

• Physical stereotypes keep us from being who we could be.

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At the end of Part II, who is the one person who hasn’t let X down in some way?

• Caridad

• Twin

• Aman

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