Xiomara
Where is Xiomara's family from?
The Dominican Republic
What is Twins real name?
Xavier
What is the name of Xiomaras best friend?
Caridad
Where does Xiomara live ?
Harlem
How old is Xiomara?
15 years old
What does Xiomaras name mean?
"one who is ready for war"
Twin is the exact what of Xiomara?
The exact opposite
Caridad is like a ________ family member.
Honorary family member.
What is the name of the first-period English teacher?
Ms. Galiano
what is the name of Xiomaras crush?
Aman
What does Xiomara compare church to ?
Suddenly this starts to feel more like a prison
Does twin wear glasses ?
Yes
How does Caridad feel about all of Xiomaras questions ?
Caridad isn’t offended and doesn’t feel personally attacked by Xiomara’s questions and shaky beliefs, she makes a point to be there for Xiomara, no matter what.
Who is better at leading Bible study than Father Sean?
Twin
Who does this describe: He’s short, scrawny, doesn’t care about fashion, and wears glasses
Twin
How does Xiomara feel about the attention she receives from boys and men?
She dislikes it and does everything she can to avoid it.
Twin is a ________ according to Xiomara, who also _________ a grade.
a genius, so he skipped a grade and regularly earns scholarships
Why does Xiomara feel that she and Caridad shouldn't be friends?
They are opposite; Caridad is what Mami would want in a daughter.
When Xiomara is being punished where does she have to go ?
Mami forces her to go to Mass
who works as a custodian?
Mami
Why does Xiomara write poetry?
She writes poetry to express herself, to write down her thoughts and frustrations. Xiomara writes poetry about everything her pressing questions about Catholicism, kissing boys and the fact that she constantly has to defend herself.
What does Xiomara say twin does not have ?
She doesn’t believe that he has “twin intuition,” so he never knows when she’s hurting or has had a bad day
How long has she been friends with Xiomara and Twin, since_____________
Since they were babies
Who as a young man wanted to be a professional boxer?
Father Sean, but he joined the Catholic Church instead
How does Xiomara describe papi?
Present but absent