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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 Aracely tell Miel she conspired to have done in the town?

2. What does Miel often do when she comes to Sam's house?

3. What had Sam once done to Miel's skin that she loved?

4. How long had it been since anyone in Miel's family had shown roses growing from a body before Miel did?

5. What do the Bonners think Miel does with her roses before they ask for them?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Miel tell Sam they cannot be together romantically?

2. What does Aracely tell Miel about the history of powers in their family?

3. What do Sam and Miel do together in Part IV at Sam's house?

4. What does Miel finally remember about her mother and father in Part IV?

5. What happens to Miel's rose in Part III in the river?

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

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

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

9. Who does Sam tell he is quitting work at the Bonner farm, and why?

10. After Miel tells Sam they should not be together romantically, what does Sam do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What does Aracely finally tell Miel about the magical gifts in their family bloodline, and how does Miel react to this important knowledge? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Why does Miel finally decide to conquer her fear of pumpkins, and what happens when she joins the lighting ceremony? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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