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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 call after Edward leaves the room?

2. What does Edward show Bella as he berates himself?

3. What does Bella do after parading around in lingerie?

4. Why won't Quil date other girls?

5. Why does Bella feel self conscious?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why was the Denali clan's matriarch killed?

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

4. Describe the strength of the pack leader's orders and why Jacob decides to fight the compulsion.

5. Describe the birth of Renesmee and Jacob's imprinting.

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

7. Why does Edward tell Jacob to leave for a while?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

1. What is foreshadow? How many incidences of foreshadow are in Breaking Dawn? How does foreshadow contribute to a book's suspense?

2. Discuss an example of foreshadow in Breaking Dawn including why you believe it is foreshadow. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.

3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from Breaking Dawn and your own live to support your opinion.

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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