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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 Bella see a motorcycle for sale?

2. How does Jacob respond to the flu that seems to be going around?

3. Who asks Bella on her first date after she and Edward break up?

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

5. In the Preface, what is trapping Alice?

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 Charlie threaten Bella with being sent back to live with her mother?

4. What sensation does Bella get when she is back in her room after Edward calls of their relationship?

5. What exactly is Bella rushing to do in the Preface?

6. After Edward calls off their relationship, what does Bella notice is missing from her room?

7. How does Bella end up injuring her arm during her birthday party?

8. Why is Chapter 9 called "Third Wheel"?

9. Why does Bella decide to head out on her own and hike to the clearing?

10. What is preventing Jacob from telling Bella his big secret?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Bella and Edward's craving and desire for each other. Make sure to address why the solution to their desire, while seemingly so simple, is indeed very complicated. Additionally, make sure to use quotations directly from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Although usually only on the periphery, religion makes an appearance several times in _New Moon_. Discuss the role of religion in the novel and the role it plays within the text.

Essay Topic 3

At one point in _New Moon_, Bella decides that she loves Edward and Jacob because love is not rational. Discuss 1) whether or not this is true for Bella and 2) how the truth or falsity of this statement manifests in Bella's relationship with the two boys. Make sure to use examples and citations from the text to support your argument.

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