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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. On how many acres did Grandpa plant evergreens?

2. How many kids drop out of the 4-H trip because of all the protests?

3. What does Tyler get for Mari's birthday?

4. What does the girl the Cruzes call Felipe's girlfriend offer to take to him on her spring break?

5. Who did Grandma invite to cut down the last of the evergreens for Christmas?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Felipe's lawyer, and what is he like?

2. What does Mari write about for a Valentine's Day assignment in Mr. Bicknell's class?

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

4. What does Mari's mother say about her captivity?

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

6. What happens the night that Tyler shows Mari her star?

7. When is the girl the Cruzes are calling Felipe's girlfriend going to Mexico, and what will she take with her?

8. Why does Tyler believe this Christmas will be the worst ever?

9. When the coyotes agree to half the money to ransom Mrs. Cruz, how do the Cruzes plan to get the money?

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

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's family has been on the farm for generations. Why is Tyler upset when his parents consider selling the farm? Why is it important to him to save it?

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