The Poet X

What does Xiomara give Twin for their birthday?

• XMEN Comic Issue

• A letter from Cody

• A new watch

• New science goggles

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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

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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

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In the book Poet X, who is the author?

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Stephen King

• Elizabeth Acevedo

• Lee child

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What did Mami say when she found out Xiomara was using tampons?

• "good girls don't wear tampons"

• "bad girls only wear tampons"

• "good girls only wear pads"

• "good girls don't wear those"

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In the book 'The Poet X', who is the main character?

• A) Xiomara Batista

• B) Mami

• C) Twin

• D) Aman

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