The Poet X

Where does Xiomara live?

• Harlem, New York

• Durham

• Dominican Republic

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What is Xiomara's twin named?

• D.R.

• Caridad

• Xavier

• Francis

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How does Xiomara feel about church and confirmation?

• Excited

• Happy

• Nervous

• She doesn't care

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Who did Xiomara initially want to write about for her misunderstood essay?

• Nicki Minaj

• Mami

• Xiomara

• Twin

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What is the subject of the poem Xiomara reads to Aman?

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How does Mami discover Xiomara's relationship with Aman?

• Twin tells her because he was too scared.

• Mami sees Xiomara and Aman making out at the subway.

• Aman decides to come to Xiomara's house.

• Mami sees them at the ice skating ring together.

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How did you feel reading The Poet X - Part I?

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Match the character's name to their role in the novel.

• Twin brother of Xiomara

• Xavier

• Xiomara's best friend

• Aman

• Xiomara's lab partner

• Caridad

• English teacher

• Ms. Galiano

• Protagonist

• Xiomara

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How does Xiomara express herself?

• By writing poetry

• By singing

• By drawing

• By writing short stories

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What gift did Xavier give Xiomara for their birthday? ​ (a)  

• A journal

• Brass knuckles

• A book

• A necklace

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