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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 does Charlie give Bella?

2. What is discussed in werewolf legends of old?

3. What does Bella discover when she returns home?

4. What happens to Alice during lunch?

5. What does Bella want to do without her family's knowledge?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Bella go when Edward is hunting and why doesn't she stay?

2. What does Charlie tell Bella regarding her restrictions?

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

4. What does Jacob tell Bella about imprinting?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?

2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of Eclipse and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why Eclipse is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.

3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?

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 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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