The Poet X

What does Xio feel as she writes and writes in her notebook?

• Something inside her breaks

• Something inside her heals

• Misunderstood

• Excited

What does Xio tell Isabelle about how her poem made her feel?

• She told her, "It made me nervous"

• She told her, "It made me sad"

• She told her, " It gave me chills"

• She told her, " It surprised me"

What gift does Xiomara think her mother is giving her?

• A rosary

• A new phone

• A journal

• a jacket

What does Mami give Xiomara for Christmas?

• A Rosary

• Her mija baby bracelet

• A bible passed down from her grandmother

• Tickets to see Kendrick Lamar

What does Twin give Xiomara for their birthday?

• A necklace with her birthstone

• A new journal for her poems

• A shirt of her favorite artist Nicki Minaj

• A bracelet with her name on it

What does Xio tell everyone at Poetry Club the next day?

• She tells them that she broke up with Aman

• She tells them that she has to quit poetry club

• She tells them that she is going to D. R

• She tells them about open mic

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.

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.

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.

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.