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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. In the Preface, what is trapping Alice?

2. Why does Charlie NOT respond to Bella's worry about Sam?

3. Where does Bella place all of the pictures she takes with her new camera?

4. What warning does Edward give Bella the first time she rides the bike successfully?

5. Who does Jacob confess to Bella gives him the creeps?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bella offer to prove to Jacob that she enjoys his company (after he finishes fixing up the motorcycles)?

2. What impression does Bella get about her request of Carlisle to be made a vampire?

3. What deal does Bella make with Jacob about fixing up the motorcycles?

4. Why does Bella decide to head out on her own and hike to the clearing?

5. What special gift does Alice have?

6. Why does Charlie threaten Bella with being sent back to live with her mother?

7. What does Edward believe happens to a person's soul when he or she becomes a vampire?

8. Why does Bella not look inside the abandoned Cullen house when she goes to see it?

9. Why does Bella become concerned about how Jacob responds to the flu that is going around?

10. In the Preface, what does Bella imply might be lost if she does not reach her goal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although usually only on the periphery, religion makes an appearance several times in _New Moon_. Discuss the role of religion in the novel and the role it plays within the text.

Essay Topic 2

Bella is continually torn between her love for Edward and her love for Jacob. Write an argument paper with a strong thesis that states which person Bella should choose -- and why.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast 2 characters in _New Moon_ and their self-control -- or lack of self-control -- in the story.

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