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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. When does Bella arrive at the Cullen's home?

2. Why is Alice angry with Bella?

3. What does Jasper refuse to do one day in his past?

4. Of what does Edward assure Bella?

5. Why is Jasper concerned that there will be no help from the vampires in Anchorage?

Short Essay Questions

1. What vision does Alice have and what does Jacob suggest?

2. Who does Carlisle ask for help in fighting the newborn army in Seattle and why do they say no?

3. What changes Jasper's actions as a vampire?

4. What does Bella realize about several situations going on at the moment and how do Bella and Alice feel about Bella's realization?

5. What do Bella and Edward discuss concerning the killing spree in Seattle?

6. What does Jasper say about the first few years of being a vampire?

7. What do Alice and Bella keep from Edward, and what is his response when they finally tell him?

8. What does Jacob give Bella?

9. What message does Bella get from her mother and how does Bella react?

10. Why does Bella cut herself intentionally?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

The relationship between Bella and Jacob is one of great importance at this point in the novel. Jacob loves Bella and wants to spend time with her, but Edward is reluctant to allow his love to spend time with a group of werewolves who have vowed to kill him and his kind. To complicate things, it is clear to the reader that Jacob is in love with Bella. Bella, however, does not see Jacob this way and prefers to think of him as her best friend. Bella's own confusion in her feelings for Jacob only adds to the tension between Edward and Jacob because Edward clearly cannot trust that Bella will choose him in the end.

1. Do you think Edward is correct in his fear that werewolves might hurt Bella? Why or why not? Use examples from Eclipse and your own life to support your answer.

2. Is it possible that Edward is more jealous than fearful when it comes to Jacob and Bella? Why or why not might this be true? Use examples from Eclipse and your own life to support your answer.

3. Discuss the problems that might occur in a friendship where one of the friends is in love with the other but that type of love is not returned. Use examples from Eclipse and your own life to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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