Category: My Antonia

Look at the section of chapter two where Carlisle describes his memory of Edward's parents to Bella. Stephenie Meyer writes, "I realized Carlisle's memory of them, despite the brevity of their contact, would be perfectly clear."

In this context, what does "brevity" mean?

What is the main idea of this chapter?

Why does Bella feel desperate to talk to Alice?

Edward tells Bella that he is leaving Forks without her. What reasons does Edward give Bella? Select all that are correct.

Edward asks Bella to promise him something before he leaves. What does Edward ask Bella to do?

Who is Sam Uley?

According to Charlie, who set the bonfires at the beach? And why?

Carlisle told his co–workers at the hospital that he got a job offer in Los Angeles. Why is Bella sure that the Cullens would not go to Los Angeles?

Look at the section of chapter three where Bella is back in her house and notices all of the people there. Stephenie Meyer writes, "Mr. Newton was there with Mike and Mr. Weber, Angela's father; they were all watching me more surreptitiously than the strangers."

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

Look at the section of chapter three where Bella realizes that Edward had been in her house to leave a note for Charlie. The author writes, "My mind shied away from the inevitable awareness that was coming…" In this context, what does "inevitable" mean?

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?

How does Bella feel while she is at Jacob's house?

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What is the main idea of this chapter?

What is the main idea of this chapter?

Why does Bella want to go hiking?

What do Bella, Jacob, and Billy joke about?

Look at the section of chapter eight where Stephenie Meyer describes Bella's bad dreams. She writes, "The nightmare, too, had lost a little of its potency…" In this context, what does "potency" mean?

Look at the section of chapter eight where Bella fears Charlie's reaction to her many trips to the emergency room. The author writes, "I panicked, worried that Charlie was about to lay down some kind of edict that would prohibit La Push…" In this context, what is the definition of "edict"?

Is there anything that is unclear in this chapter?

Why does Laurent tell Bella she is "lucky" that he found her?

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What does Edward envy humans for?

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Look at the section of chapter two where Edward waits to take Bella home after the disastrous party. The author writes, "Esme and Carlisle both said a quiet good night. I could see them stealing quick glances at their impassive son, much like I was."

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

What is the main idea of this chapter?

What word does Bella say to Jacob that make his "eyes sparkle"?

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