Poet X Traits
What is a trait that describes Xiomara?
Resilient, Strong, Brave, Stubborn, and Conflicted
Who is Xiomara Batista, and what are some key aspects of her life and personality as introduced in the book?
Xiomara Batista is a 15-year-old girl from a Dominican family living in New York City. She is passionate and feels trapped because she can’t fully express herself. She loves writing poetry, which helps her deal with her feelings and the pressures from her family and society.
What is the school mascot?
Tiger
Where is Mr. Feuer originally from?
a. Colorado
b. Chicago
c. New York
d. Philadelphia
c. New York
Give a theme topic example.
Love, Family, Loyalty, Relationships, and Happiness
What is a trait that describes Mami?
Traditional, Religious, and Protective
What are Xiomara’s feelings towards her family, particularly her mother, and how do these feelings influence her actions and thoughts?
Xiomara feels frustrated with her mother because she is very strict and religious. This makes Xiomara feel misunderstood and restricted, which leads her to rebel and express herself through her poetry.
How many minutes is lunch?
45 minutes
What is Mr. Feuer's favorite food?
a. Pizza
b. Sushi
c. Takis
d. Honey Nut Cheerios
a. Pizza
What is the element of plot where they introduce the characters in a story?
a. Climax
b. Rising Action
c. Falling Action
d. Exposition
d. Exposition
What is a trait that describes Twin?
Brilliant, Soft, Quiet, and Kind
What is Xiomara’s conflict with her religious and cultural expectations, and how does this conflict manifest in her daily life?
Xiomara struggles with her family’s strict religious rules and cultural expectations. She feels trapped by these rules and doesn’t agree with some of the practices, which makes her feel uncomfortable and unhappy in her daily life.
What is the Principals name?
Dr. Eren
Who is Mr. Feuer's favorite rapper?
a. Drake
b. Kendrick Lamar
c. Kur
d. Gunna
b. Kendrick Lamar
What is a simile?
Compares two unlike things using the words “like” or “as.”
What is a trait that describes Caridad?
Religious, Supportive, Traditional, and Loyal
What is one key theme that is starting to emerge in the story up to page 54?
Identity, Self-Discovery, Cultural, Religious Expectations, Family Dynamics, Relationships, Gender Roles and Expectations
How do you spell the math teachers name?
Diawara
Which of the following things is FALSE about Mr. Feuer?
a. He can juggle
b. His favorite superhero is Spider-Man
c. He has two younger sisters
d. He is over 30 years old
d. He is over 30 years old
In a speech that argues for stricter environmental regulations to protect endangered species, what is the author’s primary purpose?
A) To inform
B) To entertain
C) To describe
D) To persuade
d. To persuade
What is a trait that describes Papi?
Distant, Complex, Traditional, and Strict
Describe the relationship between Xiomara and her twin brother, Xavier. How does this relationship impact Xiomara?
Xiomara and her twin brother, Xavier, have a close and supportive relationship. Xavier understands her better than anyone else and gives her the emotional support she needs, which helps Xiomara cope with her struggles.
How many credits is Health and PE?
1.5 credits
What is Mr. Feuer's dream job?
a. Aerospace Engineer
b. CEO of a Company
c. English Teacher / Basketball Coach
d. MLB Baseball Player
c. English Teacher / Basketball Coach
The story of two friends who, despite their differences, work together to achieve a common goal demonstrates the theme topic of.......
Teamwork