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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 does Scrimgeour protect as he is being murdered?

2. What does the Sword of Gryffindor contain?

3. What is one way to destroy a Horcurx?

4. What is the nature of Harry's messenger?

5. What does the scar say that Harry bears from Scrimegeour?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Harry, Hermione and Ron as they sit in an empty diner in the muggle world?

2. What does Harry learn when he looks into Voldemort's mind?

3. Describe the meeting between Voldemort and his Death Eaters.

4. What does Dumbledore leave Ron, Hermione and Harry?

5. Describe Harry Potter.

6. What arrives during the reception and what is the message?

7. What do Harry and Hermione learn about the Sword of Gryffindor?

8. What spells does Harry use in fighting, and which one gives him away as being the "real" Harry?

9. Who arrives at Grimmauld Place and what does he tell the Harry, Hermione, and Ron?

10. Why are Harry, Hermione and Ron watching the ministry and how do they finally get into the ministry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, there are other sentient beings besides humans, though they seem to have a lesser status than humans. Discuss the following:

1. List and describe all the sentient and non-human beings.

2. Why do you think most of the the non-human and sentient beings are accorded lesser status? Is it fair? Are they inferior to human beings?

3. Are there any characters who seem to accord the non-human and sentient beings equal status with their own? Who? If not, why not?

4. Why do you think Rowlings creates a world where non-humans are of lesser status?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss one of the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of manipulation and power in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Consider the following questions as you write: What characters are most concerned with manipulation and power? Why? What are some symbols of manipulation and power? Symbols of powerlessness? What characters seem powerless?

2. Trace and analyze the theme of sacrifice in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Which characters are willing to sacrifice for the greater good? Why? Which characters seem self centered? Why? What does Harry Potter gain by his sacrifice in chapter 34?

3. Trace and analyze the theme of death. How does the world of Harry Potter seem to view death? Who tries to avoid killing? Who seems to kill for frivolous reasons? Who seems afraid of dying? Not afraid? Who meets death gracefully? In resignation? With joy? With fear?

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