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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 do Alice and Bella try to keep from Edward during the graduation ceremonies?

2. Where does Jasper fight?

3. What does Bella worry about if she were to become a vampire?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Jacob give Bella?

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

6. What does Jacob do after Bella cuts herself and what does he argue with Bella about?

7. Why do Jacob and Edward almost come to blows?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

1. What is foreshadowing? How many incidences of foreshadowing are in Eclipse? How does foreshadowing contribute to a book's suspense?

2. Discuss an example of foreshadowing in Eclipse including why you believe it is foreshadowing. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.

3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from Eclipse and your own life to support your opinion.

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