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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the Dursleys described at the beginning of the book?
(a) As totally evil.
(b) As generous.
(c) As uptight.
(d) As kind.

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

3. In Chapter 5, where does Hagrid say Harry and he must go for money?
(a) The National Reserve.
(b) Trafalgar Square.
(c) Gringotts Bank.
(d) Nowhere; Hagrid has money with him.

4. What word does Harry hear in the train station that makes him follow a large family?
(a) Muggle.
(b) Magic.
(c) Hogwarts.
(d) Dark arts.

5. What odd thing does Mr. Dursley notice a cat seeming to be doing?
(a) Breathing fire.
(b) Talking to the parrot.
(c) Playing with the dog.
(d) Reading a newspaper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the platform from which Harry must catch his train to school?

2. What does Mr. Dursley say he forbids in Chapter 4?

3. How is the letter addressed that arrives for Harry at the Dursley's home?

4. What relationship is Lily to the Dursleys?

5. How many gifts has Dudley received for his birthday in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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