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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 Edward suggest when Bella realizes how thirsty she is?

2. Where would Bella prefer to fall apart if it happens?

3. Who does Bella include in her shield?

4. Of what does Seth remind Charlie later in the day?

5. How does Carlisle explain Bella's looks to Charlie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bella want of J. Jenks?

2. Why doesn't Bella answer Edward and how does Alice allay his worries?

3. What does Bella want to learn from Edward and why is he furious?

4. Why does Bella want to go to the Volturi alone and how does Edward feel about that plan?

5. What happens when the Denalis arrive?

6. How does Bella "punish" Emmett for things he says while Charlie is there?

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

8. What happens when Charlie first sees Bella and why does he accept the change in her?

9. Who arrives with the Volturi and what is Irina's reaction when she sees her sisters?

10. What is evidence that Renesmee is growing rapidly?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Breaking Dawn help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Breaking Dawn? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in Breaking Dawn to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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