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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 Jacob suggest that Bella figure out his secret?

2. What is Bella's full name?

3. What health concern does Harry have?

4. Who does Jacob confess to Bella gives him the creeps?

5. Where does Bella's mother live?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jasper keep his distance from Bella at her birthday party?

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

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

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

5. Why does Bella not look inside the abandoned Cullen house when she goes to see it?

6. In the Preface, what does Bella imply might be lost if she does not reach her goal?

7. Why does Charlie threaten Bella with being sent back to live with her mother?

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

9. Why is being sent back to live with her mother more than Bella can bear?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose at least 3 dreams that are described in _New Moon_ and analyze the symbolism and/or foreshadowing that is present in each dream.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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