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

2. What does Bella notice about Jacob as he hugs her goodbye after he sneaks in to see her through her window?

3. Why does Bella become fearful of Laurent when she meets him alone in the clearing?

4. Who scratches on Bella's window as she is crying herself to sleep?

5. Who is the author of _New Moon_?

Short Essay Questions

1. What special gift does Alice have?

2. What reason does Jacob give Bella about why they cannot be friends anymore?

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

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

5. What kind of feeling is overwhelming Bella in the Preface to _New Moon_?

6. Why does Bella become concerned about how Jacob responds to the flu that is going around?

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

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

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

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

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

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 3

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.

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