Culture
Where did Xiomara's parents immigrate from?
The Dominican Republic
Who is the protagonist (main character) of our story?
Xiomara
What is a theme?
A lesson or moral of a story/ text.
Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
Remorse
Where does the book take place?
New York City
What religion does Xiomara's family practice?
Christianity/ catholicism
What is Twin's first name?
Xavier
I want to break myself open
like an egg smacked hard against an edge.
What type of literary device is this?
Simile
A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
Opinion
What subject does Ms. Galiano teach?
English
What are Twin and Xiomara's responsibilities at home?
Xiomara is responsible for a lot of chores and cleaning. Twin is not expected to contribute as much.
What did Mami want to be before marrying Papi?
A nun
My anger wants to become a creature
with teeth and nails but I keep it collared because this is my mother
What type of literary device is this?
Metaphor
Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.
Solace
Where does Twin go to school?
A fancy genius school
What is the process of confirmation?
Confirmation is the process of being accepted as an adult in the church.
What happened to Aman's mom?
She never came to the U.S. after Aman and his dad immigrated from Trinidad.
When Xiomara references Medusa in her poem "How I Feel About Attention," what literary device is she using?
Allusion
To cause someone to be unable to understand or explain something; to bewilder or perplex
Baffle
What does Mr. Monaghan hunt for in the morning?
ROACHES!
What does Xiomara's name mean?
One who is ready for war.
What sport did Father Sean play?
Boxing
I let my hands pretend to be punctuation marks
that slash, and point, and press in on each other.
What literary device is this an example of?
Personification
An outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality.
Facade
How many cats does Ms. Munnelly have?
2