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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 - 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mr. Dursley take the family in Chapter 3?
(a) To the movies.
(b) To a shack on a little island.
(c) Inland to higher ground.
(d) To London.

2. What happens exactly at midnight in Chapter 3?
(a) A flock of bats invade the shack.
(b) There is a pounding on the door.
(c) A piercing scream is heard.
(d) The shack blows over.

3. What does Mr. Dursley notice happening in broad daylight?
(a) Robberies of little old ladies.
(b) Owls flying overhead.
(c) Criminals walking in the neighborhood.
(d) Streetlamps turning on.

4. Who is Dudley?
(a) Harry's best friend.
(b) Another budding magician.
(c) Harry's cousin.
(d) The father of Harry.

5. What does the letter say that Harry finally receives in Chapter 4?
(a) That Harry is to go live with his grandparents.
(b) That Harry is accepted into Hogwarts.
(c) That Harry is expected in court concerning his adoption.
(d) That Harry's great uncle leaves him money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the Dursleys?

2. What does Mr. Dursley do when something happens at midnight on Harry's birthday?

3. What is the tall man in robes carrying when he joins the cat that night in Chapter 1?

4. What does Harry converse with in Chapter 1 after Dudley awakened it?

5. How are the Dursleys described at the beginning of the book?

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