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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What attacks the car after it has crashed?
(a) The tree into which it crashed
(b) A giant spider
(c) A flock of birds
(d) Several angry owls

2. Who is visiting Hagrid when Harry and Hermione get Ron to his house?
(a) Dumbledore
(b) Professor McGonagle
(c) Gilderoy Lockhart
(d) Mr. Weasley

3. What happens to Ron's wand in the crash?
(a) It gets lost
(b) It breaks into two pieces
(c) It turns into a snake
(d) It starts to glow

4. Why does Hermione want to get the Moste Potente Potions book?
(a) Polyjuice potion
(b) Future juice
(c) To keep the table from wobbling
(d) Truth serum

5. Where is Dudley told he will be when the Masons arrive for dinner?
(a) The living room with their drinks.
(b) In the bathroom.
(c) Outside so they will know where to park
(d) The door to take coats

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the new Seeker on the Slytherin team?

2. Who sent the letter that Errol has?

3. Why does Colin Creevey say that he wants to take Harry's picture?

4. What does the voice NOT say that Harry hears when he is signing photos for Gilderoy Lockhart?

5. Who freezes the pixies with a charm?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the difference between the treatment that Harry and Dudley receive from Petunia and Vernon Dursley as outlined in Chapter One.

2. Describe what happens in Gilderoy Lockhart's first class in Chapter Six. What does this reveal about his character?

3. Describe Mr. Filch from the description given when he takes Harry into his office in Chapter Eight. Why does he let Harry go without punishment?

4. What does Harry see while he is hiding in the Borgin and Burkes Shop on Knockturn Alley.

5. What are some of the effects of the Howler letter that Ron's mother sends him in Chapter Six?

6. Give one word that explains Vernon Dursley's reaction when Harry says "magic" in Chapter One. Explain why you have given this word.

7. Explain Harry's reaction when he hears the voice in Chapter Seven while serving detention.

8. What does Professor Binns tell the students about the Chamber of Secrets?

9. Describe the reaction Vernon has when he realizes that Harry is escaping with Ron and his brothers. Do you think his reaction is odd? Why or why not.

10. Describe Dobby the House Elf's character when he arrives in Chapter Two.

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