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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. How does Bella behave that night when they are getting ready for bed?

2. How do half-human, half-vampires escape their mother's womb?

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

4. What does Charlie give Bella as a wedding present?

5. What does Edward say Carlisle will do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Edward mistakenly think Bella has said something to him?

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

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

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

5. What does Carlisle say he is unwilling to do and at what point can he not make her a vampire?

6. How does Charlie react to Edward and Bella's desire to marry?

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

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

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

10. What do they finally figure out that the fetus needs and how does Bella respond?

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

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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