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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 Miel often do when she comes to Sam's house?

2. How does Miel's mother really die?

3. How does Miel know Aracely is upset with her?

4. What does Aracely think of crying?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Sam tell Miel when she says she has always loved him?

7. How do Miel and Sam apologize to each other in Part IV?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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.

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