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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. What does Bella do after parading around in lingerie?

2. Why is the Denali clan in mourning?

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

4. What does Bella say she felt?

5. In what is Charlie disappointed concerning Jacob?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss Breaking Dawn based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if Breaking Dawn is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider Breaking Dawn a successful novel? What about young teens?

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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