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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 proof do the Bonner sisters have for the secret they threaten to reveal?

2. What kind of pumpkin does Miel set in the water?

3. What does everyone call Aracely in town?

4. What happens to Miel at the lighting?

5. Who does Sam tell he is quitting the Bonners' farm?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Miel at the lighting?

2. What does Miel realize the water did to Leandro that it did not do to her?

3. What does Miel tell Aracely she wants to do for the first time ever in Part IV?

4. What does Miel do to Sam after she gets him out of the river?

5. Why does Sam originally get assigned detention in Part III?

6. Why does Sam think Miel is not in school in Part III?

7. What does Miel tell Peyton Bonner about Peyton and her sisters?

8. How has Sam helped Peyton Bonner in the past?

9. What do the Bonner sisters threaten Miel with in Part III if she does not give them what they want?

10. Why is Miel actually not in school in Part III?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

How does Miel's and Sam's relationship change after they sleep together for the first time? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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