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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Xiomara's name mean? (from Part I: "In the Beginning Was the Word," Pages 1-51)

Warrior.

Purity.

Blessing.

Miracle.

2.

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 applaud her, and the host of the event invites Xiomara to a citywide slam contest.

People talk, eat, and in general ignore her when she performs.

They tell her not be discouraged when she gets so frightened she cannot perform.

3.

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.

4.

How does Mrs. Batista respond to Xiomara's performance at the citywide slam? (from Part III: "The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness," Pages 275-357)

She applauds her and celebrates with the rest of Xiomara's friends and family.

She refuses to attend but sees it on YouTube.

She follows through on her threat to send Xiomara back to the Dominican Republic.

She attends the slam but says cruel things to Xiomara afterward.

5.

How does Xiomara manage to begin attending poetry club? (from Part III: "The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness," Pages 221-274)

She splits her time between confirmation class and poetry club to keep her word to her mother.

She goes around her mother and gets permission from her father.

She comes up with the creative solution of calling in to the poetry club from her apartment.

She pretends to go to confirmation class but goes to poetry club instead.

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