TPX CC 1-5
TPX CC 6-10
TPX CC 11-15
Wednesday Words
"What time is it?"
100
Which of the following words best describes how the narrator feels about her body at the beginning of Part I?
Self-conscious
Sad
Pleased
Comfortable
1. Self-conscious
100
Why does Xiomara say that the day she got her period was the most impactful day of her life?
She knew what to do because she had older girls talking about it.
She knew that it meant her childhood was over and she was now a woman.
She was scared because she had not been prepared for it.
That was also the day she was caught stealing money from her mother.
3. She was scared because she had not been prepared for it.
100
When Twin unfolds the poetry flyer and leaves it on Xiomara's bed, what is he trying to do?
Talk to her about why she is hiding this secret.
Support her and praise her talent.
Convince her to skip church
Show off that he has better grades.
2. Support her and praise her talent.
100
The Joker planned a brilliantly evil__________ specifically designed to permanently eliminate Batman.
scheme
100
It is a two hour delay. What time does school start?
9:30
200
According to Part I, why does Xiomara believe her mother chose an appropriate name for her?
Xiomara has a twin named Xavier
Xiomara means “equipped with knowledge”
Xiomara is difficult to pronounce, and she is difficult to control
Xiomara means “One who is ready for war” and she has a “gift of battle”
4. Xiomara means “One who is ready for war” and she has a “gift of battle”
200
Which of the following is NOT a reason why Xiomara resents her twin brother?
He is a genius and never has to struggle for good grades
He can afford to be softer because she is hard enough to defend him, but he does not usually stand up for her
He rarely has to do housework like she does
He is a strong boy and people respect him more than they do her.
4. He is a strong boy and people respect him more than they do her.
200
On pages 64–65 Xiomara reflects on the shift in her father's presence. How does she characterize Papi's transition from his youth to becoming a father?
He was aggressive and now he is very affectionate.
He was a womanizer who loved to dance and now he is quiet and sits in front of the tv.
He was married to another woman and now he is always there for his children.
He was quiet and on the path to becoming a priest and now he is never home and out with other women.
2. He was a womanizer who loved to dance and now he is quiet and sits in front of the tv.
200
Her personal story of overcoming hard times will _________________________ with anyone who has faced hard times.
resonate
200
It is time for lunch. What time is it?
10:54
300
Which of the following quotes best describes Xiomara’s relationship with religion?
“It’s not any one thing that makes me wonder about the capital G.O.D.”
“Mami has wanted me to take the sacrament of confirmation for three years now.”
“Jesus feels like a friend I’ve had my whole childhood who has suddenly become brand new; who invites himself over too often, who texts me too much.”
“It’s not about feeling unready, it’s knowing that this doubt has already been confirmed.”
3. “Jesus feels like a friend I’ve had my whole childhood who has suddenly become brand new; who invites himself over too often, who texts me too much.”
300
What does the following quote illustrate about the relationship between Xiomara and Xavier?
“My brother was birthed a soft whistle:
quiet, barely stirring the air, a gentle sound.
But I was born all the hurricane he needed
to lift - and drop - those that hurt him to the ground.”
Xiomara hated that Xavier was so quiet and liked so much by their mother.
Xiomara felt it was her job to protect her brother because he was too gentle.
Xiomara knew that she was not as smart as Xavier, but she was much tougher.
Xiomara understood that she had to help their mother around the house and Xavier did not.
2. Xiomara felt it was her job to protect her brother because he was too gentle.
300
What does Xiomara mean on p. 77 when she writes, “It was just a poem, Xiomara, I think. / But it felt more like a gift.”
Ms. Galiano got Xiomara a birthday gift, but she did not know it.
The poem that Xiomara heard in class felt like it was written for her.
The poem that was played in class was all about gifts.
Ms. Galiano was given this poem as a gift herself, so she chose to re-gift it to Xiomara.
2. The poem that Xiomara heard in class felt like it was written for her.
300
The excited children__________ the arrival of the summer holidays all year long.
anticipated
300
It is time for 8/9. What time does the second bell ring?
1:09
400
Which of the following is the best definition of the word volition (p. 25-26)?
Ability to take seriously
Respectfulness
Freedom of choice
Perseverance
3. Freedom of choice
400
If Xiomara actually goes to poetry club, what actions will she have to take?
Tell Aman she likes to write poetry
Skip confirmation class and lie to Mami
Face her fear of writing
Have Caridad go to the club with her
2. Skip confirmation class and lie to Mami
400
What does Xiomara mean about Aman when she writes, “In my dreams his is a mouth that knows more than curses and prayer” (85)?
Aman knows how to speak super well.
Xiomara knows that Aman is a really talented rapper and hopes that he earns a record deal soon.
Aman might know more about prayer than Xiomara.
Xiomara hopes that Aman is able to see Xiomara for who she really is.
4. Xiomara hopes that Aman is able to see Xiomara for who she really is.
400
The funhouse mirror ________________my reflection, making me look ten feet tall.
distorted
400
Only 45 minutes left of school. What time is it?
1:49
500
Which statement best applies to Xiomara and Caridad’s friendship?
Friends must have a lot in common.
True friends are forever, no matter what.
Friends agree on everything.
Friends can be opposites, as long as they understand each other.
4. Friends can be opposites, as long as they understand each other.
500
Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the poem, “After” (p. 52-53)?
Listening to music and writing are Xiomara’s only ways to deal with her emotions.
No matter what she does or doesn’t do, she gets unwanted attention from men and boys.
She is an attractive young woman and everyone thinks so.
She has a great sense of style and it has gotten noticed around the neighborhood.
2. No matter what she does or doesn’t do, she gets unwanted attention from men and boys.
500
What would be a fair interpretation of the simile in the first stanza on p. 92?
She is scared of Aman because he has been so mean to her so far.
She does not want her mom to find out she is thinking of skipping confirmation class for poetry club.
She needs to be careful as she holds onto the secret of Aman because if Mami finds out, she could get hurt.
Somebody call 911, shawty fire burning on the dance floor.
3. She needs to be careful as she holds onto the secret of Aman because if Mami finds out, she could get hurt.
500
The artist used vibrant oil paints to ______________the chaotic energy of the city at night.
depict
500
WHAT TIME IS IT RIGHT NOW?
Whatever the clock says!