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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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.

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.

2.

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 cries herself to sleep.

She spreads rumors about them as retaliation.

She fights or pretends the rumors do not bother her.

She makes efforts to befriend the girls who spread the rumors.

3.

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

Warrior.

Purity.

Blessing.

Miracle.

4.

What plans do Xiomara and Aman have for their first outing together? (from Part I: "In the Beginning Was the Word," Pages 52-92)

To hang out at the Batista home.

To listen to music.

To go to the movies.

To go ice skating.

5.

Where does Xiomara usually eat her lunch? (from Part II: "And the Word Was Made Flesh," Pages 93-136)

She eats with other quiet girls at a separate table to avoid harassment.

She eats in the gym.

She does not ever eat lunch because she has no money.

She eats in Ms. Galiano's classroom to avoid getting into fights.

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