The Poet X-Part 1 review

Match the character with the correct description: Who is Xiomara's lab partner?

• Xavier

• Aman

• Caridad

• Ms. Galiano

What can be inferred about the narrator's feelings towards adult supervision during summer from the poem "Stoop-Sitting"?

• She appreciates the supervision.

• She feels it is like being in jail.

• She is indifferent about it.

• She wishes for more supervision.

How does the narrator describe her feelings about her body at the beginning of Part I?

• Uncomfortable

• Pleased

• Proud

• Indifferent

Why does Xiomara believe her mother chose the name Xiomara?

• Because it is easy to pronounce.

• Because it means "One who is ready for war."

• Because it is a common name.

• Because it means "gift of peace."

What was the most impactful day of Xiomara's life according to her?

• The day she got her period.

• The day she won a poetry contest.

• The day she made a new friend.

• The day she first wrote a poem.

What did Xiomara decide to write about in her most impactful day assignment?

• Her brother's birthday.

• A fight with her friend.

• A class she enjoyed.

• Her feelings about her body.

What do Xiomara’s mother’s decisions and reactions primarily focus on?

• Keeping Xiomara away from boys.

• Preparing Xiomara for marriage.

• Xiomara's academic success.

• Xiomara's social skills.

What does the following quote illustrate about the relationship between Xiomara and Xavier? "My brother was birthed a soft whistle: quiet, barely stirring the air, a gentle sound. But I was born all the hurricane he needed to lift - and drop - those that hurt him to the ground."

• Xiomara hated that Xavier was so quiet and liked so much by their mother.

• Xiomara felt it was her job to protect her brother because he was too gentle.

• Xiomara understood that she had to help their mother around the house and Xavier did not.

• Xavier often felt overshadowed by Xiomara's strong personality.

Overall, when Xiomara encounters any type of hostility, rudeness or aggression, what is her first reaction?

• She becomes aggressive and hostile in return.

• She stops talking and tries to get out of the situation.

• She lets her twin brother take charge and get her out of the situation.

• She tries to understand the reasons behind the aggression.

Which of the following quotes most clearly shows the author’s attitude about church?

• "...Why does listening to his commandments mean I need to shut down my own voice?"

• “When I was little, I loved Mass./The clanging tambourines/and guitar.”

• “I’ve always stood with the other parishioners at the end of Mass to receive the bread and wine.”

• "Church was a place where everyone could speak freely."