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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 Alice unable to "see" where Bella is going?

2. What has been difficult for members of the werewolf pack?

3. What does Charlie try to do?

4. What was Edward's motive for taking Bella out of town over the weekend?

5. What does Edward give Alice a Porsche?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bella discover when she returns home from the Cullens the next morning and what does Edward think?

2. About what does Edward confront Bella and what is her response?

3. How does Jacob respond when Bella tells him about the intruder?

4. What does Charlie tell Bella regarding her restrictions?

5. What does Jacob say is difficult for some of the pack?

6. Why is Bella able to reach La Push before Alice "sees" her doing so?

7. What irritates Jacob when he is over at Bella's house?

8. What does Old Quil say about the first vampires?

9. What does Edward encourage Bella to do and why does he encourage her to do so?

10. Why is Bella angry with Jacob?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss Eclipse based upon the criteria you decide upon for a novel to be successful and judge if Eclipse is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider Eclipse a successful novel? What about young teens?

Essay Topic 3

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Eclipse help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Eclipse? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in Eclipse to discuss and compare one character's response to how you think you would respond.

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