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Question #4

Look at the section where Edward apologized to Bella for "eavesdropping" on her gym class. Stephenie Meyer writes, "His eyes burned with sincerity for a protracted moment…"

In this context, what does "protracted" mean?





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Question #4

Look at the section of chapter thirteen where Edward shows Bella his impossible speed and strength. It frightens Bella. The author writes that Edward's eyes were "… soft, repentant…"

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





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Feedback

You made it to the end! Here is your feedback for "Mind Over Matter"

Think about what strategies worked (and didn't work) for you this time. How can you do well next time?

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Question #5

Jacob tells Bella three old Quileute legends.

Besides, the "cold ones" what are the two other tales Jacob tells Bella?

The Quileute tale of an angry bear.

The Quileutes role in the logging industry.

The history of Washington State.

The Quileute tale of the flood.

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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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Question #5

Look at the section where Bella thinks to herself that it would be "ghastly" if Charlie knew the kind of boy she was interested in. In this context, what is the definition of "ghastly"?