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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. To whom is the Weasley son getting married?
2. What does Dumbledore leave Hermione?
3. What is Harry doing when he is one on a broomstick?
4. Who does Harry try to waken after the crash?
5. Where is Harry to ride when leaving home?
Short Essay Questions
1. What do Harry and Hermione learn about the Sword of Gryffindor?
2. Who writes an unflattering book about Albus Dumbledore and what does the writer say about Dumbledore?
3. Describe the meeting between Voldemort and his Death Eaters.
4. Who is Viktor Krum and why does he get upset when he sees Xenophilius Lovegood?
5. What does Harry learn and find at Delores Umbridge's office?
6. How do Harry and the others release some of the muggle born people at the Ministry?
7. Describe the scene at the Burrow once the Patronus has delivered its news.
8. Why is it dangerous for Harry to be leaving his uncle's home this time compared to other times?
9. What does Harry see when his connection with Voldemort is opened and what does Hermione say about Harry being able to see Voldemort?
10. What are some things Harry packs as he prepares to leave his Uncle's house?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is one book in a series of novels involving Harry Potter and many of the other characters.
1. What are two advantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.
2. What are two disadvantages of writing a series of novels about the same characters? Use examples.
3. Do you prefer to read a standalone book, or a series of books with the same main characters? Explain your response.
4. Do you think it is easier or more difficult (or about the same) to write a standalone book versus one in a series? Explain your answer.
Essay Topic 2
In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, as in many fantasy books, magic is an integral part of the story. Discuss the following:
1. Define and analyze the principles and use of magic in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Who can use it? Are there limitations? Can magic accomplish anything? Are there things that are forbidden to do?
2. How has Voldemort violated the restrictions put on the use of magic? Do you think the restrictions are just or wise?
3. Are all magic users equally strong? Why do you think a wand is required to use the magic?
4. Name and explain four of the spells used in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the following:
1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?
2. Analyze and discuss Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is a successful novel. Explain your rationale with specific examples.
3. Do you think the fact that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows falls within the genre of fantasy changes the criteria upon which its success should be judged? Explain.
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