1. Why doesn't Harry end up sitting with Ron and Hermione on the train?
(a) They have to go to the prefects' car for instructions.
(b) Luna Lovegood corners him to speak privately about occlumency.
(c) He wants to spend some time alone planning for the coming year.
(d) They have a quarrel while boarding and leave him by himself.

2. What explanation does Hagrid give for his extended absence?
(a) He was in the mountains speaking to the giants for Dumbledore.
(b) He was gone because he was poisoned by a large spider over the summer and needed time to recover.
(c) He was on vacation with his new love, Madame Maxime.
(d) He was visiting the mountains to make sure Norbert was well cared for.

3. During the holiday break, what does Harry want to do to ensure the safety of his friends?
(a) Return to the Dursley household for the holiday.
(b) Begin studying the Dark Arts so that he'll be in a better position to fight Voldemort.
(c) Set up reinforcements at the Order headquarters.
(d) Give himself up to Voldemort so he'll stop attacking Harry's friends.

4. What causes Snape to leave Harry's Occlumency lesson after Umbridge is appointed Headmaster?
(a) The snakes from Umbridge's bed are now in the girls' lavatory.
(b) Malfoy interrupts to get help with a situation in the castle.
(c) Umbridge sends a message demanding Snape submit to a truth serum.
(d) A series of ominous noises from the Forbidden Forest.

5. What does Ron express an interest in becoming once he's graduated from Hogwarts?
(a) A member of S.P.E.W.
(b) A dragon researcher.
(c) An Auror.
(d) A Muggle Specialist at the Ministry of Magic.