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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. Who are the Cullens concerned about learning of Renesmee?

2. What doesn't Bella think Edward feels cold when he squeezes her hand?

3. What does Bella have to do in order to shield all the werewolves scattered about?

4. What do the Cullens decide to do to learn more about Renesmee?

5. Why does Alice tell Edward it won't be much longer before Bella's change is complete?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who arrives with the Volturi and what is Irina's reaction when she sees her sisters?

2. Why does Bella want to go to the Volturi alone and how does Edward feel about that plan?

3. What does Edward say he wants of the Denali clan, and what is their response?

4. What do the Cullens decide to do in order to try to slow Renesmee's growth, but what does Bella have to do first?

5. What happens when the Denalis arrive?

6. How does Bella begin to work with her shield?

7. How does Bella "punish" Emmett for things he says while Charlie is there?

8. What is the next scent Bella smells on the hunt and what does she do?

9. Why does Carlisle step forward immediately to talk?

10. How is Bella feeling and what brings her out of her pain for a brief moment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Breaking Dawn, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in Breaking Dawn. (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Characters are an important part of what makes Breaking Dawn interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Jacob. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Bella. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Edward. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in Breaking Dawn. Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Meyer chooses the symbols he does?

2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think Meyer chooses the metaphors she does?

3. Discuss Meyer's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, clifthangers, deux ex machina, etc...), and how they add or detract from the story. Does Meyer use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).

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