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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 change her mind concerning Jacob?

2. What might have happened without that quick thinking?

3. What does the principal have to do?

4. Who follows Bella to Angela's house?

5. What does Bella say that angers Jacob?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Bella decide not to visit Jacob?

3. What is the story of Taha Aki?

4. What does Carlisle the previous weekend?

5. Where do Bella and Jacob go and what do they discuss?

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

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

8. What is the main point made in the preface?

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

10. About what does Edward confront Bella and what is her response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the book 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 Eclipse? 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.

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 Eclipse help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Eclipse? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in Eclipse to discuss and compare one character's response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

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