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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Harry get into a fight with Seamus Finnigan?
(a) Seamus' mother believes the nasty things that have been written about Harry and Dumbledore.
(b) Seamus decides to go out for Gryffindor seeker to try to upstage Harry.
(c) Harry wants a room to himself because of his nightmares.
(d) Seamus calls Harry a murderer and a thief.

2. What person was in disguise watching the children during their first meeting of Dumbledore's Army?
(a) Sirius.
(b) Professor McGonagall.
(c) Mrs. Figg.
(d) Mundungus Fletcher.

3. Where are the children sent to wait for more news about Mr. Weasley's condition after his attack?
(a) Diagon Alley.
(b) Sirius' house.
(c) Little Whinging.
(d) A safehouse in Hogsmeade.

4. What does Umbridge taunt Snape about when she sits in on his Potions class?
(a) She thinks potions are ineffectual and not "real magic".
(b) His having been passed over for the Defense Against the Darks Arts position several times.
(c) He has a sister imprisoned at Azkaban.
(d) That he was not a particularly talented student when he attended Hogwarts.

5. What does Cho Chang tell Harry at the end of Chapter 18 that makes him secretly happy?
(a) That she doesn't blame him for Cedric's death.
(b) That he makes her nervous.
(c) That she has a crush on George.
(d) That she has always liked him, which secretly delights him.

6. What name do the children choose for the new club teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts?
(a) The Patronus Group.
(b) Dumbledore's Army.
(c) Harry's Heroes.
(d) Hogwarts' Champions.

7. What seems strange about Harry facing the Wizengamot?
(a) The Wizengamot has not been convened in over 100 years.
(b) They're all taking photos of him throughout the hearing.
(c) Underage magic would usually only merit a small disciplinary hearing.
(d) Several of them are convicted Death Eaters.

8. What does the Sorting Hat do in Chapter 11 that is unusual?
(a) Sorts nearly all the first-years into Gryffindor House so they'll fight Voldemort.
(b) Sings a song about an impending threat to the school.
(c) Refuses to sort a student because he is a mudblood.
(d) Makes a political announcement demanding the freedom of elves.

9. What is so special about the creatures Hagrid shows the students in his first class?
(a) They were once unicorns but were twisted by Voldemort.
(b) They are only visible to those that have cast dark magic.
(c) Only those who have seen death can view them.
(d) Only women are able to care for them, as they will try to kill and eat men.

10. What happens during Potions class that gives Snape an opportunity to humiliate Harry?
(a) Ron's potion explodes all over Harry and makes him break out in a green rash.
(b) Harry is caught cheating off Cho's notes.
(c) Harry forgets a step in the potion recipe and is unable to complete it correctly.
(d) Harry is the only student unable to successfully make the potion for the day.

11. What does the boggart reveal about Mrs. Weasley?
(a) She is acting as a spy under Voldemort's influence.
(b) She is worried her family will die fighting Voldemort.
(c) She was Lily Potter's best friend and misses her terribly.
(d) Her children are not all biologically hers.

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

13. Why did Harry's friends neglect to respond to his letters?
(a) Hedwig wasn't able to deliver Harry's letters because of the Ministry of Magic.
(b) They were tired of him whining about his problems and wanted a break.
(c) The Dursleys stole the letters that Hedwig was bringing back to Harry.
(d) Dumbledore was worried their messages would be intercepted.

14. Why does Hagrid choose to ignore Hermione's advice about changing his curriculum?
(a) Because he is certain his lessons are more interesting than other teachers' might be.
(b) Because Dumbledore told him not to concern himself with Umbridge.
(c) Because he's not smart enough to write new lesson plans.
(d) Because Hermione always worries about trivial things.

15. What character awakens Harry from his dream about the long corridor?
(a) Fred.
(b) Dumbledore.
(c) Sirius.
(d) Dobby.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Harry end up sitting with Ron and Hermione on the train?

2. What Ministry employee has been sent to Hogwarts as the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher?

3. In Hagrid's first lesson, what kind of creature does he show the children in the Forbidden Forest?

4. At the last D.A. meeting before the holidays, why does Cho break down while talking to Harry?

5. What causes Harry and George to attack Draco Malfoy after the first Quidditch match between Slytherin and Gryffindor?

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