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Bloody valentines: One of the two central relationships in "Twilight" is between human teenager Bella Swan (right), and Edward Cullen (left), an immortal vampire who struggles to control his thirst for her blood. Comprehension quiz
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The article uses the word “sappy” to describe the romance in the Twilight series. Based on the text, which of these words is the best definition for “sappy”?
A: Overly sentimental or emotional
B: Extremely old or worn out
C: Physically strong and healthy
D: Full of flavour
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In the last paragraph, the author writes, “…our obsession with fantasy remains as immortal as vampires themselves.” What is the best synonym for the word “immortal” as it is used in this sentence?
A: Lively
B: Temporary
C: Everlasting
D: Realistic
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Rewrite this sentence with the correct punctuation and capital letters.
cathrine hardwicke the first films director admitted in 2018 that she wanted a lot more of the cast to be diverse
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What was the main reason some people disliked the Twilight series, even at the peak of its popularity?
A: The main character, Bella, was not relatable.
B: The love story was considered “sappy.”
C: The author, Stephenie Meyer, was not a good writer.
D: The series had too many horror elements.
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How was the transformation into a vampire or a werewolf described in earlier, pre-Twilight stories?
A: It was a gift given to people who were kind and brave.
B: It was a punishment for people who had done bad things.
C: It was a magical ritual performed by powerful witches.
D: It was the result of a scientific experiment gone wrong.
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Why do you think that the Twilight series is enjoyed particularly by girls and women?
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1: A, 2: C, 3: Cathrine Hardwicke, the first film's director, admitted in 2018 that she "wanted a lot more of the cast to be diverse." 4: B, 5: B, 6: Your personal view!
1: A, 2: C, 3: Cathrine Hardwicke, the first film's director, admitted in 2018 that she "wanted a lot more of the cast to be diverse." 4: B, 5: B, 6: Your personal view!
Glossary
Werewolves - In folklore, a person who changes into a wolf during the full moon.
Diverse - Showing variety. Also used to mean something that involves people of both genders, from many ethnic backgrounds etc.
Feminist - Someone who calls for women's rights and equality of the sexes.
Legacy - Something that comes from events in the past.
Immortal - Lives forever.