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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. Why does Aracely tell Sam she did not instantly try to comfort Miel when she was spilled from the water tower?
2. What does Ms. Owens do for a living?
3. What does Sam leave with Meil in the field of pumpkins while he goes to get help?
4. What is Sam's nickname?
5. How did Miel originally find out Sam was born with female reproductive organs?
Short Essay Questions
1. What shocking revelation does Aracely share with Sam about herself in Part II?
2. Why is the hem of Miel's skirt or pants always a bit damp?
3. What is the old tradition that Sam tells himself and his mother he is following until he gets older?
4. What do the Bonner sisters want that Meil has, and why?
5. What does Ivy show Miel in Part II that is a secret, and how does Miel feel about it?
6. What does being in the glass coffin remind Miel of?
7. What are the Bonner sisters known for?
8. Why is Ms. Owens's good faith important to Sam?
9. In the section titled Sea of Clouds, what changes in Sam's and Miel's relationship?
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
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.
Essay Topic 2
How does Sam save Miel, both physically and emotionally? How does Miel save Sam? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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