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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 health concern does Harry have?

2. What causes Bella to NOT hear Edward's voice as much during her motorcycle rides?

3. What birthday gift does Bella receive from her mother?

4. Which friends does Jacob say might have a crush on Bella?

5. Why are Bella's friends so surprised when she contributes to the conversation about people seeing bears out in the woods?

Short Essay Questions

1. What deal does Bella make with Jacob about fixing up the motorcycles?

2. What does Edward believe happens to a person's soul when he or she becomes a vampire?

3. Why does Edward NOT let Bella say goodbye to Alice?

4. What remedy does Bella need for the injuries she gets during her first motorcycle ride?

5. How does Bella feel when she reaches the clearing during her hike alone?

6. What impression does Bella get about her request of Carlisle to be made a vampire?

7. Why does Bella buy the motorcycles she finds on the side of the road?

8. Before heading to Bella's birthday party, when does Edward confess to her that he considered suicide?

9. How does Bella offer to prove to Jacob that she enjoys his company (after he finishes fixing up the motorcycles)?

10. What special gift does Alice have?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast 2 characters in _New Moon_ and their self-control -- or lack of self-control -- in the story.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss 3 benefits and 3 challenges that Meyer, as an author, has by choosing to create characters with the ability to see the future. Use examples and citations from the text to support each argument.

Essay Topic 3

The clearing is a location where many significant events happen in Bella's life. Discuss 1) the symbolism of the clearing, 2) what it means to Bella, and 3) what function the clearing plays in the text.

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