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

2. What distracts Bella after she smells Jacob?

3. What does Edward suggest when Bella realizes how thirsty she is?

4. What does Bella know is part of being a vampire?

5. Whose vicious smile infuriates Bella?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bella begin to work with her shield?

2. Why do Alice and Edward lead Bella into the woods, covering her eyes?

3. How does Aro learn the truth about Renesmee?

4. Describe the scene when Bella gets to hold Renesmee for the first time.

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

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

7. What does Edward tell Bella about Renesmee when they are returning to the house from the hunt?

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

9. What happens when the Denalis arrive?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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.

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