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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ivy do to Miel that is cruel in Part II?

2. Where does Miel think she has come from?

3. What is happening to the Bonners' pumpkins in Part I?

4. Why does Aracely tell Miel Ms. Owens is so important to them?

5. What is one design on the lid of the coffin?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the section titled Sea of Clouds, what changes in Sam's and Miel's relationship?

2. What do the Bonner sisters threaten Miel with if she does not give them what they want?

3. Who comes to save Miel from the field of broken glass?

4. What does Sam notice between Aracelly and Miel that he cannot shake the thought of in Part II?

5. What shocking revelation does Aracely share with Sam about herself in Part II?

6. How does Sam pollinate the pumpkins?

7. What has happened to Chloe Bonner that has diminished the reputation of the Bonner family?

8. What are the Bonner sisters known for?

9. What do the Bonner sisters do to Miel when she does not want to give them what they want?

10. What does Aracely often do for Ms. Owens, and what happens in Part II?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why are the townspeople happy enough to come to Aracely for her cures for lovesickness, but then to also talk about her in spiteful ways behind her back with each other? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does McLemore treat the theme of outsiders, and why are both Miel and Sam in this category? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of names throughout When the Moon Was Ours, especially for characters like Sam and Aracely? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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