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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. Whose quick thinking saves the werewolves from having a problem?

2. What did Jacob used to think about the legend he is explaining to Bella?

3. What does Charlie give Bella?

4. About what does Edward try to appear nonchalant?

5. What surprises Bella in the middle of the night?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Bella learn concerning Edward's motive for taking her out of town that weekend?

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

5. Describe the discussion between Bella and Jacob when they return to the beach.

6. Where does Bella go after being with Jacob and how does Edward surprise her?

7. What does Bella discover when she returns home from the Cullens the next morning and what does Edward think?

8. Why does Bella decide not to visit Jacob?

9. What does Bella plan to do at school that day, and what happens to Alice?

10. What does Charlie tell Bella regarding her restrictions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Eclipse, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in Eclipse. (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

1. What is foreshadowing? How many incidences of foreshadowing are in Eclipse? How does foreshadowing contribute to a book's suspense?

2. Discuss an example of foreshadowing in Eclipse including why you believe it is foreshadowing. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.

3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from Eclipse and your own life to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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