What does the Word Volition mean ? What was the sentence Father Sean used to describe what it meant?
the act or power of making choices or decisions without being influenced by other people : will I chose to go on my own volition.
"Of your own VOLITION you will accept it into your lives"
According to Ms. Galiano, what is spoken word poetry? (from Part I: "In the Beginning Was the Word," Pages 52-92)
Poetry that is performed.
What does Xio call Twin's boyfriend?
White Boy
What is Xiomaras favorite snack?
An Apple
What are Mami’s three dating rules?
1. Xio can’t date, 2. At least until she’s married, 3. See Rules 1 & 2
What does Father Sean tell Mami about Xio’s confirmation?
She should not do her confirmation this year and she shouldn't complete it until her heart is in it
What day of the week does poetry club land on and why is she unable to join at first ?
Poetry Club is scheduled to meet on Tuesdays and Conformation Class lands on the same day.
What class did Xiomara and Aman have together?
Bio Lab
What is Mami's real name?
Altagracia Batista
How does Xiomara find out about twin's sexuality?
What is Father Sean's interpretation of the story of Eve?
One should resist temptation.
What stage name does Xiomara choose when Aman asks?
The Poet X
What does Aman do to defend Xio from the boys at school?
He does nothing !
What does Xiomara's name mean? (from Part I: "In the Beginning Was the Word," Pages 1-51)
Warrior
What kind of father is Papi to Twin and Xiomara?
Absent ; A father who isn't emotionally involved.
“Just because your father's present, doesn't mean he isn't absent.”
How many attempts has Mami taken to have Xiomara make Confirmation?
What are the reasons she had to put it off?
This year is the THIRD attempt
The first year in 8th grade the class got full before Mami could sign them up
The second year Xiomara wanted to wait until Caridad got home from the DR
This year father Sean said she wouldn't be ready because her heart wasn't in it.
Who is the first person to talk to X in Poetry Club?
Isabella
Whose album do Xiomara and Aman first listen to?
Kendrick Lamar
What gift did Xavier give Xiomara for her birthday?
A Journal
At one point Xiomara’s mother calls her an offensive word to describe a promiscuous woman...What is that Spanish phrase?
Cuero
What is the name of the church that Father Sean has been head priest at since before Xiomara was born?
La Consagrada Iglesia
Why does Xiomara enjoy poetry club so much?
Xiomara enjoys poetry club because its her safe space, she does not like to show many people her poems and it's helping her start to open up.
Why did Twin and his boyfriend break up?
They broke up because his boyfriends parents found a job in another country
What is Mami’s favorite words after giving birth to Xiomara? This is a phrase that Xiomara will soon after hear her whole life.
“Pero, tú no eres fácil.”
You sure ain’t an easy one.”
What is Mrs. Batista's response to seeing Xiomara and Aman kissing on the train? (from Part II: "And the Word Was Made Flesh," Pages 137-220)
She is extremely angry. She forces Xiomara to kneel on rice in front of the altar of the Virgin Mary.