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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. For what does Jasper suggest using Bella?

2. Why does the vampire family in Anchorage refuse to help Carlisle about Seattle?

3. Of what does Bella become unsure?

4. What does Alice want to do for Bella?

5. What does Edward say has forced him to consider turning Bella?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jacob have to warm Bella instead of Edward?

2. How does Jacob hear about Bella and Edward's upcoming marriage and how does he react?

3. What happens between Jacob and Bella and how does Edward respond?

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

5. Why is Alice angry with Bella and how does Bella appease her?

6. What makes Bella insecure about the idea of turning into a vampire?

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

8. What does Jacob give Bella?

9. What does Bella say she wants to do with Edward and what is his response?

10. About what do Edward and Jacob talk?

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

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 3

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss Eclipse based upon the criteria you decide upon for a novel to be successful and judge if Eclipse is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider Eclipse a successful novel? What about young teens?

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