Understanding 'The Poet X' and 'Clap When You Land'

The video explores the speaker's childhood in a vibrant neighborhood, the impact of Flight AA 587 on the Dominican community, and the inspiration behind the book 'Clap When You Land.' It delves into themes of community, family, cultural identity, and the balance between joy and mourning. The speaker shares personal stories and reflections on how these experiences shaped their writing and perspective.

What does the narrator consider as her playground when growing up in the city?

• The schoolyard

• Her neighborhood and community

• The city zoo

• The local park

Who lived across the street from the narrator and made her birthday cakes?

• Her best friend's mother

• Her grandmother

• Her aunt

• A lady from the neighborhood

What tragic event inspired part of the book 'Clap When You Land'?

• A hurricane

• A car accident

• The crash of Flight AA 587

• A house fire

How old was the narrator when Flight AA 587 crashed?

• 15 years old

• 13 years old

• 12 years old

• 10 years old

What did the narrator want to capture about the moment when a plane lands?

• The view from the window

• The noise of the engines

• The joy and communal exhalation

• The fear of flying

Who are the people the narrator introduces in her family?

• Her aunts and uncles

• Her parents and siblings

• Her grandparents

• Her cousins

What significant event does the narrator recall after her first poetry slam?

• Making the team

• Winning a prize

• Meeting a famous poet

• Getting a scholarship

Who is Caridad in 'The Poet X' named after?

• The narrator's teacher

• The narrator's cousin

• The narrator's mother

• The narrator's best friend

What does the narrator say about how the world views places like her neighborhood?

• They are seen as historical sites

• They are seen as dangerous

• They are only noticed as vacation destinations

• They are considered boring

What broader theme does 'Clap When You Land' explore according to the narrator?

• The importance of education

• The beauty of nature

• The history of the Dominican Republic

• The human aspect of places beyond being vacation spots