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WorksheetsPoet X
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Where does Xiomara usually eat her lunch? (from Part II: "And the Word Was Made Flesh," Pages 93-136)
She does not ever eat lunch because she has no money.
She eats in the gym.
She eats in Ms. Galiano's classroom to avoid getting into fights.
She eats with other quiet girls at a separate table to avoid harassment.
How does Mrs. Batista respond when she discovers Xiomara's old journal on the kitchen table? (from Part III: "The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness," Pages 275-357)
Mrs. Batista makes Xiomara sit down to have a serious talk with her about the importance of safe sex.
She burns the journal.
She returns the journal to her daughter with no comment.
She takes Xiomara's journal to Father Sean because she finds the contents so upsetting.
According to Xiomara's conversation with Father Sean, how does Xiomara feel in the aftermath of Mrs. Batista seeing Xiomara and Aman on the train? (from Part III: "The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness," Pages 221-274)
She hates that she got caught but does not feel any remorse.
She feels deeply guilty and asks Father Sean to hear her confession.
She decides that she will never date again.
She feels even more committed to marrying Aman.
What is Father Sean's interpretation of the story of Eve? (from Part II: "And the Word Was Made Flesh," Pages 93-136)
Women should never oppose men.
A little learning is a dangerous thing.
All is well that ends well.
One should resist temptation.
How does Aman respond when Xiomara refuses to have sex with him? (from Part III: "The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness," Pages 275-357)
He helps her get dressed and makes some food for her.
He kicks her out of the apartment.
He breaks up with her.
He admits he did not want to have sex either.
What is Xiomara's opinion about Xavier's kind of masculinity?(from Part II: "And the Word Was Made Flesh," Pages 93-136)
She dislikes his obsession with being an athlete.
She thinks he is the worst Dominican, but she likes that he is not a stereotype.
She is tired of fending off girls who like him.
She thinks he should toughen up and act more manly.
What does Xiomara think of Nicki Minaj? (from Part II: "And the Word Was Made Flesh," Pages 137-220)
She thinks Nicki Minaj is not particularly talented but does know how to succeed as a businesswoman.
She sees Nicki Minaj's reliance on sex appeal to sell records as a betrayal of Minaj's talent.
She thinks Nicki Minaj is bad for women's efforts to be taken seriously in male-dominated industries.
She sees Nicki Minaj as a gifted artist who uses her talent and positive attitude about her own body to be successful.
How does Xiomara feel about the attention she receives from boys and men? (from Part I: "In the Beginning Was the Word," Pages 1-51)
She fears it, so she stays in her apartment all the time.
She dislikes it and does everything she can to avoid it.
She encourages it, and then fights anyone who gives it to her.
She knows it is unavoidable, so she goes overboard to gain it on her own terms.
How does Mrs. Batista respond when she discovers Xiomara's old journal on the kitchen table? (from Part III: "The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness," Pages 275-357)
She returns the journal to her daughter with no comment.
Mrs. Batista makes Xiomara sit down to have a serious talk with her about the importance of safe sex.
She burns the journal.
She takes Xiomara's journal to Father Sean because she finds the contents so upsetting.
According to Ms. Galiano, what is spoken word poetry? (from Part I: "In the Beginning Was the Word," Pages 52-92)
Poetry that is performed.
Poetry that involves blending multiple languages.
Poetry that must include the words of others.
Poetry that must incorporate dance moves.
What person does Xiomara describe when she writes that "[h]e is not elegant enough for a sonnet, / too well-thought-out for a free write, / taking up too much space in my thoughts / to ever be a haiku" (107)? (from Part II: "And the Word Was Made Flesh," Pages 93-136)
Mr. Bilnard.
Father Sean.
Aman.
Papi.
How do the audience members respond when Xiomara performs at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe open mic night? (from Part III: "The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness," Pages 275-357)
They give her constructive criticism so she can improve enough to perform better the next time around.
They tell her not be discouraged when she gets so frightened she cannot perform.
People talk, eat, and in general ignore her when she performs.
They applaud her, and the host of the event invites Xiomara to a citywide slam contest.
What is Xiomara's response to the rumors other girls spread about her? (from Part I: "In the Beginning Was the Word," Pages 1-51)
She fights or pretends the rumors do not bother her.
She spreads rumors about them as retaliation.
She makes efforts to befriend the girls who spread the rumors.
She cries herself to sleep.
What is Father Sean's interpretation of the story of Eve? (from Part II: "And the Word Was Made Flesh," Pages 93-136)
One should resist temptation.
Women should never oppose men.
All is well that ends well.
A little learning is a dangerous thing.
According to Xiomara's conversation with Father Sean, how does Xiomara feel in the aftermath of Mrs. Batista seeing Xiomara and Aman on the train? (from Part III: "The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness," Pages 221-274)
She feels even more committed to marrying Aman.
She decides that she will never date again.
She hates that she got caught but does not feel any remorse.
She feels deeply guilty and asks Father Sean to hear her confession.
