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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What mistake does Ron make during the first Quidditch practice that results in it being canceled?

2. What person was in disguise watching the children during their first meeting of Dumbledore's Army?

3. What happens when McGonagall tries to discipline Harry and George for their poor sportsmanship?

4. What change does the Educational Decree Number Twenty-four enact?

5. Why does Harry fight with Professor Umbridge during the Defense Against the Dark Arts class?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly describe, in order, the four owls regarding use of underage magic that Harry receives in Chapter 2.

2. What success did Hagrid have in accomplishing his mission?

3. Why does Harry stay awake all night before going to visit Mr. Weasley at the hospital?

4. Explore the question raised by Dobby's explanation of the house elves' behavior: is a person actually free if they choose to remain a slave?

5. What purpose does Educational Decree Number Twenty-four serve, aside from obviously disbanding groups?

6. What action, on the part of the Ministry of Magic, shows how serious they are about undermining Dumbledore's influence?

7. Given that he has never met many of the guards that come to rescue him, what does Harry's choice to leave the Dursleys' reveal about his character?

8. What internal debate in Chapter 18 illustrates Hermione's growing wisdom and maturity?

9. Why is it ironic that Harry was willing to endanger the Dursleys by going home for the holidays?

10. How does the author use the long, uneventful journey from the Order to the Ministry to illustrate Harry's situation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between the Magical and Mundane within the setting of the novel. What impact does each have on the main characters and their development? How does this influence the outcome of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Harry's parents are dead, yet he has a male role model in the character of his godfather, Sirius Black. Analyze the friendship between the two, and show how their similarities and differences cause challenges in their relationship.

Essay Topic 3

Women in this novel are often seen in a grim or sinister light. Discuss the women of the novel and in what way their interactions with Harry contribute to his character development.

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