Xiomara
What is Ximoara's favorite snack?
An apple
What is Twin's name?
Xavier
What are Mami's famous words, her favorite way to start a sentence?
Mira, Muchacha
Does Papi want to move?
Mami wants to move to a bigger apartment, but Papi says "No."
Who are Caridad's best friends?
Xiomara and Xavier.
What grade is Xiomara in?
She's a sophomore.
What type of school does Twin go to?
A private school.
What did Mami start doing when the twins were born?
Going to Mass/Church every day
Where does Papi work?
Transit Authority.
Where did Caridad go for her trip?
She went to the Dominican Republic.
What did Xiomara write about in her first assignment for Ms. Galiano?
The journal she received from her brother Twin.
By how long is twin older than Xiomara?
About an hour.
What does Mami do for work? Where does she work at?
Cleaning an office building in Queens.
What did Papi do in the past?
He visited bodegas, flirted with women, and listened to music that made him dance.
He was a womanizer.
How long has Caridad known Xiomara and Xavier?
Since they were babies
What is Xiomara's last name?
Batista
What grade is Twin in?
He's a junior.
How does Mami treat Twin compared to Xiomara?
Possible correct answers: 1) She favors Twin. 2) She doesn't make him do as many chores. 3) She is much more strict with Xiomara.
What is Papi like at home?
He is present (lives with them) but absent, not really involved in their lives.
What advice does Caridad give to Xiomara?
To stop worrying about boys.
What is a phrase Xiomara often hears, especially from Papi and Mami?
Pero, tú no eres fácil.
When Xiomara is in trouble, how does Twin react?
Possible correct answers: 1) He doesn't defend her. 2) He hurts her feelings unknowingly.
What does Mami say to Xiomara when she suggests that she may not do confirmation?
"I will feed and clothe no heathens."
How is Caridad different from Xiomara?
Caridad recites Bible verses and promotes peace. She wants to wait for marriage. And she genuinely respects her parents.