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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 is Edward furious?

2. From whom does Aro ask to hear the story of Renesmee?

3. What does Bella ask Edward to teach her?

4. Who does Bella ask to see J. Jenks?

5. Who does Edward ask to listen to him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why can't Bella move or scream and what is her predominant thought?

2. What happens when the Denalis arrive?

3. What does Bella do with the documents she gets from J. Jenks?

4. What is the first scent Bella smells on the hunt and how does she react?

5. Why do the people caring for Bella think it best she not see Renesmee right away after waking?

6. What plans do the Cullens begin to make?

7. What does Edward do to get Bella inside the house and what is a gift from him to her?

8. What does Edward say he wants of the Denali clan, and what is their response?

9. What do the Cullens decide to do in order to try to slow Renesmee's growth, but what does Bella have to do first?

10. What does Garrett say to the witnesses the Volturi have brought with them?

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

Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?

2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of Breaking Dawn and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why Breaking Dawn is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.

3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

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