The Poet X

The most impactful gift that Twin bought Xiomara was?

• Matching engraved bracelets.

• A blank notebook.

• Brass Knuckles

• Tampons

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What does Xiomara's poetry notebook represent in her life?

• A burden she must carry

• A secret she must hide

• A tool for self-discovery

• A distraction from her studies

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What is the significance of Xiomara's relationship with her twin brother in the novel?

• It is a source of constant conflict

• It provides her with emotional support

• It is based on competition

• It is distant and unimportant

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Why does the author choose to write "The Poet X" in verse?

• To make the novel shorter

• To reflect Xiomara's love for poetry

• To simplify the language

• To focus on dialogue

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What is true about Caridad and Xiomara's friendship?

• they are super alike

• they are very different, but it works

• they go to the same school

• they are neighbors

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The Slam Poetry Club meets on Tuesdays. Why does Xiomara feel like she can't attend?

• she has confirmation class that day

• her brother needs a ride to practice

• Caridad hates poetry

• Aman wants to take her out on a date

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Xiomara's family is always telling her “Pero, tú no eres fácil.” This means…

• life is easy for you

• your brother is the easy one

• kids don't know a hard life

• you sure ain't easy one

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What does Xiomara's journal symbolize in the novel?

• Her connection to her family

• Her escape from reality

• Her voice and freedom

• Her academic success

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What is Xiomara's twin brother's name?

• Xavier

• Aman

• Sean

• Xander

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Who is Xiomara's best friend?

• Aman

• her mother

• Ms. Galiano

• Caridad

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