WorksheetsThe Poet X
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
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.
What surprising thing does X learn about Aman in “Love”?
A. That he is from Trinidad.
That he loves winter sports.( Page 186 )
That he loves rap music.
In “When I’m Done,” what does X think she could get “addicted to” (259)
Getting positive feedback.
Feeling listened to.
Not needing Aman anymore.
Who does Xiomara get to help her talk to her Mami when she returns home?
Father Sean
Ms. Galiano
Caridad
Twin
What does Father Sean ask Xio about that surprises her?
About Aman
About her performing in a poetry competition and he wants to come
About poetry class with Ms Galiano
About Twin
What is the main theme of 'The Poet X'?
Identity and self-expression
War and peace
Love and betrayal
Friendship and loyalty
Who is the author of 'The Poet X'?
Elizabeth Acevedo
J.K. Rowling
Chinua Achebe
George Orwell
In 'The Poet X', what is Xiomara's passion?
Poetry
Dancing
Painting
Singing
What is the narrative style of 'The Poet X'?
First-person
Second-person
Third-person
Omniscient
Which character in 'The Poet X' is Xiomara's twin brother?
Xavier
Aman
Cody
Sean
What does Xiomara struggle with in 'The Poet X'?
Her religious beliefs
Her career choice
Her friendship with Cody
Her love for sports
What literary device is predominantly used in 'The Poet X'?
Verse
Prose
Dialogue
Monologue
How does Xiomara feel about her mother's expectations in 'The Poet X'?
Conflicted
Indifferent
Supportive
Unaware
What is a significant symbol in 'The Poet X'?
Xiomara's notebook
A red rose
A silver necklace
A blue bird
What does Xiomara use poetry for in 'The Poet X'?
To express her feelings
To win competitions
To impress her friends
To earn money
In 'The Poet X', what does Xiomara's mother want her to focus on?
Religion
Sports
Music
Art
