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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 wants to steal hunting grounds from other vampires?

2. Where does Edward send Bella so he can plan with Jasper?

3. What does Jasper do in the meadow?

4. Why does the story about the third wife cause Edward concern?

5. What does Bella worry about if she were to become a vampire?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Carlisle ask for help in fighting the newborn army in Seattle and why do they say no?

2. How does Jacob hear about Bella and Edward's upcoming marriage and how does he react?

3. What does Jacob do after Bella cuts herself and what does he argue with Bella about?

4. Why do Jacob and Edward almost come to blows?

5. Why does Bella cut herself intentionally?

6. What do Bella and Edward discuss concerning the killing spree in Seattle?

7. What does Jasper say about the first few years of being a vampire?

8. What message does Bella get from her mother and how does Bella react?

9. Upon what does Bella insist when it's time for training and what is Edward's response?

10. Why does Jacob have to warm Bella instead of Edward?

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

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Edward and Jacob. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Bella and Jacob. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in Eclipse help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.

Essay Topic 3

Eclipse belongs to the fantasy genre. Discuss the following:

1. Define the literary term "genre" and give several examples of three other genres in addition to the fantasy genre.

2. Discuss two reasons why it might be useful to label a text by genre and two reasons it might be disadvantageous to label a text by genre.

3. What do you think is the difference between a fantasy and a historical novel mystery?

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