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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 happens when Edward whispers Renesmee to Bella?
2. Where did Carlisle tell Charlie Bella is?
3. Where would Bella prefer to fall apart if it happens?
4. Of what does Edward remind Bella at sunrise?
5. Whose arrival surprises everyone?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Bella want to go to the Volturi alone and how does Edward feel about that plan?
2. What does Edward tell Bella about Renesmee when they are returning to the house from the hunt?
3. How is Bella feeling and what brings her out of her pain for a brief moment?
4. What happens when the Denalis arrive?
5. Why do the people caring for Bella think it best she not see Renesmee right away after waking?
6. What does Edward say he wants of the Denali clan, and what is their response?
7. Who arrives with the Volturi and what is Irina's reaction when she sees her sisters?
8. What do the guests staying at the Cullen home feel the need to declare?
9. Why do Alice and Edward lead Bella into the woods, covering her eyes?
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
Discuss one of the following:
1. Trace and analyze the theme of love in Breaking Dawn. Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with love? Why? What are some symbols of love? Symbols of hate? What characters seem loving?
2. Trace and analyze the theme of courage in Breaking Dawn. Which characters struggle with this issue? Why? Which characters seem to possess courage? Why?
3. Trace and analyze the theme of change in Breaking Dawn. Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with change? Why? What are some symbols of change? Which characters seem to change the most?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting. Discuss the following:
1. Research and give a brief biographical sketch of Stephenie Meyer.
2. What in Meyer's background may have helped him in writing Breaking Dawn? What may have influenced the way he depicts various characters and scenes?
3. Do you think there is always some of the author's own life in his/her novels? Why or why not? Give examples.
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