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Nightmare

What is the seventh chapter about?

On the sunny day, what makes Bella unhappy?

Bella had a strange feeling after waking up from a nap outside.

What does she imagine?

Look at the section of chapter seven where Bella is researching theories of vampires' existence. Stephenie Meyer writes, they "…seemed like constructs created to explain away the high mortality rates for young children…."

In this context, what is the definition of "constructs"?

In the same quote as the last question (copied below), what are "mortality rates"?

"they…seemed like constructs created to explain away the high mortality rates for young children…"

Look at the section where Mike talks to Bella outside before school. The author writes, "His tone was just a bit too proprietary."

In this context, what does "proprietary" mean?

Were there any events that weren't clear to you?

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What is chapter eight mainly about?

Edward gets Bella away from the men threatening her.

What does he ask her to do next?

What does Bella accuse Edward of doing at the restaurant?

What do Bella and Edward discuss "hypothetically"?

Look at the section of chapter eight where Bella is in the dress shop with Jessica and Angela. The author writes, "Jessica giggled while we pawed through the clothes."

In this context, what does "pawed" mean?

Look at the section of chapter eight where Bella first sees the group of men who later follow her. Stephenie Meyer writes, "They were joking loudly among themselves, laughing raucously…"

In this context, what does "raucously" mean?

Were there any events that weren't clear to you?