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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. About what does Bella feel guilty?

2. Where does Bella go on her motorcycle?

3. How do the werewolves communicate how they are feeling to their pack members when in werewolf form?

4. Why does Rosalie say Carlisle made her a vampire?

5. What might have happened without that quick thinking?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the discussion that happens in the Cullen household when Edward takes Bella there after he has inspected her house.

2. What does Rosalie tell Bella about concerning becoming a vampire?

3. What do Charlie and Bella do that evening and what is the outcome?

4. What does Edward encourage Bella to do and why does he encourage her to do so?

5. What college has Bella just been accepted to and what does Bella see the purpose of college is?

6. What irritates Jacob when he is over at Bella's house?

7. Why does Bella enjoy her time with Angela and what does Angela say about the tension between Edward and Jacob?

8. Where does Bella go after talking with Jacob and who shadows her?

9. What does Jacob say is difficult for some of the pack?

10. What does Old Quil say about the first vampires?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in Eclipse.

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of Eclipse. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of Eclipse. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

Essay Topic 2

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Explain why you think Eclipse is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

Essay Topic 3

There are a number of interesting questions raised by Eclipse. 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 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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