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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. Why does Jacob become enraged?

2. What does Charlie say after laughing about the engagement?

3. What happens when Edward hands Renesmee to Bella?

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

5. With whom does Edward leave the house?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Bella cry out and how is she afterward?

3. How is it evident that the vampires are appreciative of the werewolves' presence?

4. What does Bella worry about as she greets the wedding guests?

5. How does Bella feel by each the evening but what does she do anyway, and how does Edward respond?

6. Why does Jacob become incensed and leave?

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

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

9. Why does Sam say the werewolves will not attack the Cullens?

10. How does Bella finally seduce Edward for a second time of lovemaking, and why isn't Edward angry in the morning this time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Oftentimes, a book has more of a character-driven plot rather than action driven, and oftentimes the other way. Some books seem to balance the two. Discuss the following:

1. What do you think it means to say that a plot is character driven? Action driven?

2. How do you think a plot differs if it is character driven versus action driven?

3. Which type of plot do you find more interesting? Why?

4. Do you think it is possible to have a plot where action and character development share equal time? Why or why not.

5. What type of plot do you think Breaking Dawn is? Explain your response.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Edward and Jacob. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Bella and Jacob. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in Breaking Dawn help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.

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