I think my initial reaction was something like.. "Why the heck does she have to put so much drama into the preface? Ahhh!"
2) What did you think brought Bella to this place? Where, exactly, did you think they were?
I figured it had to be Alice. I had no clue why, but it seemed the most reasonable at the time.
I had no idea what so ever where they could be. I don't think the word "clock-tower" really registered in my brain. I was just thinking of it as a regular clock at first, which was tolling out the hour.

3) Whom did you assume the 'something bloodthirsty' waiting 'in the wings' referred to?
Well, vampires of course!
4) Did you know right away that she was trying to save Edward?
No, I didn't. I actually had to read it twice, 'cause I was so excited that I didn't comprehend anything the first time. The second time, after thinking for a few seconds, I came to the conclusion that there were no other option.
5) Be honest, did you think Bella would fall?
Honestly? Yes. And if not to the ground, she would definitely fall and catch herself mid-air. I thought it was unavoidable!