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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. Why is the main plaza in Volterra closed when Alice and Bella try to get there to stop Edward?

2. What, according to Jacob, are some of the features of a werewolf?

3. Where does Bella notice that Edward does NOT kiss her after the encounter in the underground chamber?

4. How do Alice and Bella get past the second guard in Volterra?

5. Who is Aro?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bella go cliff diving alone?

2. Why is Jane frustrated when she looks at Bella in the underground room?

3. Why is Edward going to Italy?

4. What are the Volturi?

5. How does Edward react when he sees Bella for the first time in the square in Italy?

6. How does Bella interpret Edward's refusal to kiss her on the lips as he comforts her after the encounter in the underground chamber in Italy?

7. Why does Bella get into even more trouble when she tries to explain where she's been to Charlie?

8. Why did Sam attack Emily and leave the scars on her face?

9. According to _New Moon_, what is Saint Marcus Day?

10. Why does Edward think that Bella is dead?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

List 3 literary devices that Meyer uses to build tension in _New Moon_. Use at least 3 different instances where she builds tension, and use direct quotes and examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Blood plays a crucial, major role in _New Moon_. Discuss the symbolism of blood within the text and 3 literary devices Meyer uses to convey this meaning.

Essay Topic 3

Give 3 reasons why Meyer chooses the settings that she does in _New Moon_ and how they contribute to the text. Make sure to address at least 2 different settings.

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