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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 Sam do to try to minimize the appearance and feel of his breasts?

2. Why did one of the Bonner Sisters have to leave town for a while?

3. Who was Miel's brother?

4. Which Bonner sister has just returned to town in Part I?

5. What does Aracely always give to Ms. Owens when she comes for treatment?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the townspeople treat Aracely?

2. What is Sam's deep secret that only a very few people in his life know?

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

4. How do Miel and Sam originally meet?

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

6. Why is Ms. Owens's good faith important to Sam?

7. Why is Sam having trouble finding enough pumpkins to cut?

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

9. What is the old tradition that Sam tells himself and his mother he is following until he gets older?

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

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 describe Miel's and Aracely's relationship? What are some of the unique aspects of it? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Why does Miel choose to tell no one about the Bonner sisters' abuse and bullying, and do you think McLemore makes a convincing case as to why this should be so? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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