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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 is the name of the man who wanted to ban Grandma's church group from selling refreshments at the town meeting?

2. After Mr. Cruz tells the coyotes he does not have the money they want, by how much do they lower the amount they want?

3. How many sisters does Felipe have?

4. How often does every town in Vermont meet to discus and vote on budgets and other needs?

5. Before Felipe was arrested, how often did Connie take the three Marias to the Wal-Mart across the lake?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens at the town meeting when a motion is made to round up anyone in the area who is there illegally?

2. Where does Tyler find money, and what does he do about it?

3. How do Mari's grandparents learn that Felipe is in jail?

4. What does Grandma tell Tyler when he asks why Mr. Cruz wants to go to Texas?

5. What does Tyler do for Mari's birthday?

6. Who was the most relieved to hear Tio Felipe made it back to Las Margaritas?

7. What does Mari write about her mother's condition in a letter dated April 22, 2006?

8. Why does Mari want to speak to ICE officials, and who goes with her?

9. What is the only things Tyler wants for his birthday?

10. What type of friend does Mr. Rossetti become to Tyler?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Backstories are used to present information about events that happened before events in Return to Sender. How do backstories provide insight into characters and events? What is the importance of backstories in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Aunt Jeanne thinks Grandma should live in a nursing home or go to live with one of her children. Why do Grandma’s children decide to make her leave her home? How does Grandma retain her independence?

Essay Topic 3

Tyler is sure Christmas will be horrible. Why is Tyler sure that Christmas will be horrible? How does it turn out better than he expects?

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