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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 is the favor Hagrid needs the children to do for him?
2. What do Fred and George announce when they publicly quit Hogwarts?
3. What does Kreacher tell Harry and Hermione about Sirius when they talk through the Floo powder?
4. Who is the source of the screams that interrupt Harry and Snape's Occlumency lesson?
5. Who does Dumbledore appoint as the new Divination professor?
Short Essay Questions
1. What factors lead into Harry deciding he wants to become an Auror?
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 Harry destroy so many items in Dumbledore's office after returning from the Ministry?
4. Why are the centaurs angry with Hagrid, and what makes them decide not to attack him?
5. What reaction does Umbridge have to the O.W.L. examiners?
6. Why do you think Voldemort is afraid of Dumbledore?
7. What aspect of Umbridge's personality becomes her undoing in the novel?
8. Despite Umbridge's reaction, what is heartening to Harry about how people respond to the newspaper article about his encounter with Voldemort?
9. Why is it disturbing to see the lengths Hermione will go to to clear Harry's name?
10. Why is Luna able to comfort Harry about Sirius' death when no one else can?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One of Harry's great strengths has traditionally been his ability and willingness to place faith in others. Discuss the many leaps of faith that Harry takes throughout the novel, and how they change as the story progresses and he matures. What do the changes show about his personal development? Does his continual faith in others display optimism or naivete?
Essay Topic 2
Dumbledore tells Harry at the end of the story that he wishes he had told him about the prophecy sooner. What would have changed if Harry had known about the prophecy? Would it have been a positive or negative change for the character's growth?
Essay Topic 3
The wizarding world is highly divided by both race and familial ties, with family lineage playing a large role in one's social standing. Choose one main character and discuss thoroughly the impact "blood" has on the character and their values. Be sure to include external and internal factors that contribute to this personal development.
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