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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 Carlisle explain Bella's looks to Charlie?

2. Of what does Aro assure Renesmee?

3. How long after Renesmee's first words does she walk?

4. Where does Bella put cash and the forged papers?

5. What does Bella think seems more alive?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the Denalis arrive?

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

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

4. What does Bella do after dropping Jacob and Renesmee off at Charlie's house?

5. Describe the scene when Bella gets to hold Renesmee for the first time.

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

7. Why doesn't Bella answer Edward and how does Alice allay his worries?

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

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

10. What does Bella want of J. Jenks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Oftentimes, a book has more of a character-driven plot rather than action driven, and oftentimes the other way. Some books seem to balance the two. Discuss the following:

1. What do you think it means to say that a plot is character driven? Action driven?

2. How do you think a plot differs if it is character driven versus action driven?

3. Which type of plot do you find more interesting? Why?

4. Do you think it is possible to have a plot where action and character development share equal time? Why or why not.

5. What type of plot do you think Breaking Dawn is? Explain your response.

Essay Topic 2

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think Breaking Dawn is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

Essay Topic 3

Breaking Dawn is one book in a series of novels involving Bella, Edward and Jacob. Discuss the following.

1. What are a couple advantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

2. What are a couple disadvantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.

3. Do you prefer to read a standalone book, or a series of books with the same main characters? Explain your response.

4. Do you think it is easier, more difficult, or about the same to write a standalone book versus one in a series? Explain your answer.

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