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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 happens when the three apperate?

2. Why does Xenophilius turn in Harry?

3. Who tortures Hermione?

4. Where does Harry think there will be another Horocrux?

5. Who do goblins consider as the owner of an object?

Short Essay Questions

1. After jumping off the dragon, what does Harry see with his connection with Voldemort?

2. Describe the encounter with Nagini.

3. Why does Ron ask Harry to stop saying Voldemort's name out loud?

4. What does Harry figure out about the Elder wand and what does he see Voldemort do in relation to the Elder wand?

5. Describe Harry's "death."

6. Describe the encounter with Crabbe, Goyle and Draco and the destruction of the diadem.

7. What does Harry learn about the diadem as others are fighting the Death Eaters at Hogwarts?

8. What does Professor McGonagall and the other teachers do as Harry begins his search for the diadem?

9. What does Harry learn about Severius Snape when Harry uses the Pensieve?

10. Briefly related the "Tale of the Three Brothers."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

In the world of academe, fantasy is often considered an inferior form of the novel compared to "classic" literature. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think fantasy might be considered second-rate compared to the classics?

2. Do you think fantasy has the same elements as the classics? Why or why not?

3. What are the purposes do you think for people reading "the classics?" What are the purposed for people reading fantasy? Is one purpose better than another? Explain your response.

4. Would you read fantasy even outside an educational setting? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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