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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. Where do Bella and Charlie go to have dinner?

2. In what war did Jasper fight?

3. Of what does Edward assure Bella?

4. What is significant about what Jacob gives Bella?

5. What does Jacob threaten when he talks with Bella?

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprises Bella about the werewolf pack and why does Jacob change back to human form?

2. What does Jasper demonstrate and what do the werewolves do after Jasper is finished with his demonstrations?

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Bella cut herself intentionally?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eclipse belongs to the fantasy genre. Discuss the following:

1. Define the literary term "genre" and give several examples of three other genres in addition to the fantasy genre.

2. Discuss two reasons why it might be useful to label a text by genre and two reasons it might be disadvantageous to label a text by genre.

3. What do you think is the difference between a fantasy and a historical novel mystery?

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in Eclipse. Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Meyer chooses the symbols he does?

2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Meyer chooses the metaphors she does?

3. Discuss Meyer's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, cliff hangers, deux ex machina, etc.), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Meyer use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).

Essay Topic 3

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?

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