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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 does Jacob carry Bella?

2. What surprises Bella about the pack of werewolves?

3. What does Bella read about at home?

4. How does Edward react to what Bella tells him after graduation?

5. Why does Edward take Bella to the clearing?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Bella cut herself intentionally?

9. What does Jacob give Bella?

10. Upon what does Bella insist when it's time for training and what is Edward's response?

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

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 3

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.

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