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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. How does Bella feel the clock tower toll in the Preface?

2. Who gets sick at the movie theater?

3. What is Bella's full name?

4. Where does Bella place all of the pictures she takes with her new camera?

5. How does Bella figure out that Jacob is a werewolf?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What anniversary does Bella think about when she starts to snap out of her funk after Edward leaves her?

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

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

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

7. After her birthday, why does Bella promise herself to stay away from the Cullen family?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is there a point in _New Moon_ where the fantasy aspect, mythical creatures, and series of events become completely unbelievable? If so, discuss the moment when this happens and what 3 things contribute to this shift. If not, discuss at least 3 literary devices (with quotations from the text) that Meyer does to keep the reader engaged in and connected with a novel about fantastical creatures and events.

Essay Topic 2

Choose 3 instances of foreshadowing in _New Moon_ and discuss 1) how Meyer foreshadows what is to come, 2) what Meyer foreshadows, and 3) when the thing that is being foreshadowed actually happens.

Essay Topic 3

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

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