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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 many vampires does Alice report are coming back to Forks?

2. Who protects Bella when she is nearly attacked by a werewolf?

3. What do Bella and Edward negotiate as he takes her back to her house after the vote?

4. When is Edward allowed to visit the Swan house?

5. How do Alice and Bella get past the second guard in Volterra?

Short Essay Questions

1. What character are the Volturi men completely submissive to when Bella and Edward meet them for the first time in the town square?

2. Why does Bella go cliff diving alone?

3. Why does Edward think that Bella is dead?

4. Who does Bella decide to be with romantically -- Edward or Jacob -- after she jumps off the cliff?

5. Why does Alice return to Forks?

6. What does Bella think of Emily and Sam's relationship?

7. Why is Edward going to Italy?

8. Why does Bella get into even more trouble when she tries to explain where she's been to Charlie?

9. How does Bella interpret Edward's refusal to kiss her on the lips as he comforts her after the encounter in the underground chamber in Italy?

10. What causes Edward to realize his mistake in leaving Bella behind in Forks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The clearing is a location where many significant events happen in Bella's life. Discuss 1) the symbolism of the clearing, 2) what it means to Bella, and 3) what function the clearing plays in the text.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Is the reader supposed to believe that Bella really hears Edward's voice in her head, or is the reader supposed to believe that Bella is hallucinating? Provide at least 3 examples and direct quotations from the text to support your position.

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