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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what area of New York City does Xiomara wish to live down the street from Xavier after she settles down?

2. In what manner did Xiomara arrive into the world?

3. What behavior of Xiomara's does Caridad often correct?

4. What game is featured within the poem "Stoop-Sitting" (3)?

5. According to Xiomara, her name is pronounced in what manner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What simile does Xiomara use in order to describe the arrival of October?

2. What is depicted in the video Ms. Galiano shows to Xiomara's English class?

3. What does Xiomara mean when she states that Xavier is a bad Dominican?

4. Describe Xiomara's reaction to the video shown by Ms. Galiano in English class.

5. What does Xiomara state is the most important goal she has for her future?

6. In what format is the novel The Poet X composed?

7. What does Mami see as the main shortcoming of parenting in the United States?

8. In what way is writing depicted as a therapeutic activity within Part I of the novel?

9. What comment of Father Sean's causes Xiomara to launch into a tirade about the Bible during confirmation class?

10. How is foreshadowing used within the poem "About a Twin" (103)?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the instances of irony within the narrative of The Poet X and analyze Acevedo's purpose for including each instance you discuss.

Essay Topic 2

Could The Poet X be classified as a coming-of-age novel? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Trace the characterization arc of Xiomara’s character throughout the novel. Discuss whether she is a round or flat character and whether she is a static or dynamic character.

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