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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 do Edward and Bella call?

2. What did Charlie first think when Edward and Bella told him they were engaged?

3. About what did Sam issue the Alpha edict at Bella's wedding?

4. What does Jacob tell Edward to forgo saying to Esme?

5. What does Edward give Jacob for Leah and Seth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Edward and Jacob agree to when talking outside the house?

2. Why does Jacob become incensed and leave?

3. What are the signs that Bella may be pregnant?

4. Where do Edward and Bella go for their honeymoon and why does Edward refuse to make love to Bella after the first time?

5. Why does Edward try to distract Bella all day?

6. How does Bella feel about Jacob being there and how does Jacob feel about it?

7. What happens when Edward spies Jacob entering the house during the wedding reception?

8. Why does Sam change his mind about attacking the Cullen home, and what is Jacob's response?

9. How does Jacob attempt to imprint, and why is he unsuccessful?

10. Why does Bella feel self-conscious as she drives home and what distracts her on her drive?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are a number of interesting questions raised by Breaking Dawn. Questions that Meyer most likely want readers to consider and think through carefully. Discuss the following:

1. What does the term "author agenda" mean?

2. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the Meyer's agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book and discuss Meyer' probable agenda concerning that idea.

2. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface?

3. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author?

4. Research the life of Meyer and see if/where his life may have influenced his writing.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in Breaking Dawn.

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of Breaking Dawn. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of Breaking Dawn. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

Essay Topic 3

Bella is furious when she realizes Jacob imprinted on Renesmee, but Jacob argues that it was involuntary and points out that Bella said they belong in each other's lives. He just wants Renesmee to be safe and happy. Edward and Carlisle are impressed that Bella has not yet gone for Jacob's throat, but when she tells him to stay away from her daughter and he objects the Nessie likes him too, Bella lunges for his throat because he nicknamed her daughter after the Lochness Monster.

1. Discuss the reasons you think Bella is so angry about Jacob and Renesmee imprinting. Use examples from your own life and Breaking Dawn to support your reasoning.

2. Do you think it was destiny for Jacob to imprint Renesmee? Why or why not? Use examples from your own life and Breaking Dawn to support your reasoning.

3. Discuss in depth, why you think it bothers Bella so much that Jacob calls her daughter Nessie. Use examples from your own life and Breaking Dawn to support your reasoning.

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