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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years have passed in the opening of Chapter 2 since Harry was dropped off at the Dursleys?
(a) 10.
(b) 13.
(c) 15.
(d) 4.

2. Who knocks the door to the shack off its hinges in Chapter 4?
(a) A member of the swat team.
(b) Hagrid.
(c) The storm.
(d) A motorcycle gang.

3. How do the Dursleys view themselves?
(a) As beyond reproach.
(b) As mean-spirited.
(c) As the best magicians of the century.
(d) As laughable.

4. What is a Snitch?
(a) A golden ball that has wings.
(b) A wizard who works undercover for Voldemort.
(c) A wizard who fries his wand through the dark arts.
(d) A black onyx duster ball.

5. How many gifts has Dudley received for his birthday in Chapter 2?
(a) 36.
(b) 52.
(c) 13.
(d) 1.

6. What does the "sorting ceremony" do?
(a) Sorts the various abilities of the witches.
(b) Decides what house each student is assigned.
(c) Decides who goes into advanced coursework.
(d) Sorts out the type of wands each student is assigned.

7. What does the Slytherin team do a lot of during the Quidditch match in Chapter 11?
(a) Lose the ball.
(b) Cheat.
(c) Fall off their brooms.
(d) Give up points.

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

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

10. What is the characteristic(s) of the Gryffindors?
(a) Wit.
(b) Creativeness.
(c) Bravery.
(d) Hard workers.

11. How did Harry's parents die?
(a) Magic gone awry.
(b) Car accident.
(c) They are still alive but are held in Azkeban.
(d) Voldemort killed them.

12. What is the characteristic(s) of the Hufflepuffs?
(a) Courageous.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Honest and hard workers.
(d) Physically hardy.

13. Why are Harry and Dudley going to different schools?
(a) They are in different grades.
(b) Dudley does not qualify for the magnet school Harry will attend.
(c) Dudley will attend a private school, and Harry the public school.
(d) Harry declined to go to the private school Dudley will attend.

14. To what does Malfoy challenge Harry in Chapter 9?
(a) A wizard duel.
(b) A writing contest.
(c) A card game.
(d) A worm-eating contest.

15. What does Hermione see when she scans the crowd with Hagrid's binoculars during the Quidditch match between Griffindor and Slytherin?
(a) Dumbledore walking through the stands.
(b) A strange-looking gnome.
(c) Snape mumbling under his breath.
(d) Malfoy reading out of a spell book.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Hedwig?

3. Who decides to hide the object Neville dropped after breaking his wrist?

4. What do the Dursley's guard that they think would ruin their reputation if it were known?

5. With what does Hermione help Ron and Harry in Chapter 11?

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