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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. Why does Harry break into Umbridge's office after his career counseling session?
2. What do Fred and George as a reaction to Umbridge's new position?
3. What does Umbridge demand from Snape in order to interrogate Harry?
4. Why is Harry exasperated with Cho after their first date?
5. What profession does Harry tell McGonagall he wants to pursue after Hogwarts?
Short Essay Questions
1. What reaction does Umbridge have to the O.W.L. examiners?
2. Do you think Snape was being truthful or that he was helping Harry when he told Umbridge he had no more truth potion? Give details that support your assertion.
3. Why does such a large group of students want to accompany Harry to the Ministry of Magic?
4. Why do Sirius and Snape have a near-violent argument just before the children return to Hogwarts from the holiday break?
5. Why are the centaurs angry with Hagrid, and what makes them decide not to attack him?
6. Why is it significant that Harry is able to repel Snape from his mind only when Snape tries to see the memory of Harry and Cho kissing?
7. Why is Kreacher so happy to report that Sirius may never return from the Department of Mysteries?
8. What is the purpose of Umbridge's new decree that prohibits teachers from giving students information beyond their course curriculum?
9. Why is Luna able to comfort Harry about Sirius' death when no one else can?
10. What is Harry's reaction to learning Cho Chang has been dating another boy?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Symbolism is significant in the names Rowling chooses for the characters, objects and places in the novel. Choose two symbolic names and demonstrate how they foreshadow the action of the plot.
Essay Topic 2
Examine fully the dynamic between the relative values of Education and Experience within the novel. What characters demonstrate each trait, and what seems to be Rowling's final position on the importance of one versus the other?
Essay Topic 3
Hagrid is one of the most important figures in the lives of Harry, Ron and Hermione despite being absent for a large chunk of the novel. Discuss in detail how his behavior serves as a model for the children and whether that ends up being a positive or negative influence. Choose specific characteristics and actions that have significant impact on the story.
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