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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. Who does Bella include in her shield?

2. Why do the Cullens want to learn more about Renesmee's growth?

3. Why does Irina look horrified?

4. Where does Alice climb and what does she do at the opening of Chapter 24?

5. On her first attempt, how far does Bella stretch her ability to shield others from mind attacks?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scene when Bella gets to hold Renesmee for the first time.

2. Why do the people caring for Bella think it best she not see Renesmee right away after waking?

3. What does Bella want of J. Jenks?

4. What does Bella do after dropping Jacob and Renesmee off at Charlie's house?

5. What does Edward do to get Bella inside the house and what is a gift from him to her?

6. Who arrives with the Volturi and what is Irina's reaction when she sees her sisters?

7. What happens when Charlie first sees Bella and why does he accept the change in her?

8. How is Bella feeling and what brings her out of her pain for a brief moment?

9. What do the guests staying at the Cullen home feel the need to declare?

10. What plans do the Cullens begin to make?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Breaking Dawn is one book in a series of novels involving Bella, Edward and Jacob. Discuss the following.

1. What are a couple advantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

2. What are a couple disadvantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

3. Do you prefer to read a standalone book, or a series of books with the same main characters? Explain your response.

4. Do you think it is easier, more difficult, or about the same to write a standalone book versus one in a series? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Breaking Dawn, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in Breaking Dawn. (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

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