The Game

What is chapter seventeen mainly about?

Why did Billy come to Bella's house?

How does Charlie react to learning that Bella is dating Edward?

What does Esme tell Bella that surprises her?

Look at the section of chapter seventeen where Bella tells Charlie that, technically, Edward does not live in town. Stephenie Meyer writes, "He gave me a disparaging look…."

What does Bella mean by "a disparaging look"?

Look at the section of chapter seventeen where the Cullens learn that the three stranger vampires are coming to see them out of curiosity. The family decide to continue playing baseball because they think that will be safest for Bella. The author writes, "…the game progressed with apathy now."

In this context, what does "with apathy" mean?

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