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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 is the characteristic(s) of the Hufflepuffs?

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

3. What suddenly starts happening during the Quidditch match between Griffindor and Slytherin in Chapter 11?

4. How did Harry's parents die?

5. What assertion by Hermione, Harry, and Ron does Hagrid vehemently deny in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Harry figure out in Chapter 11 about Professor Snape's limp?

2. How does Harry feel the next morning after Hagrid first arrived to claim him?

3. What is the seeker's role in a Quidditch match?

4. What does Harry think is going to happen when Professor McGonagall yells at him when he is on a broom in Chapter 9, and what does she do?

5. What does Malfoy do after Harry demands Malfoy hand over the "Remember all"?

6. How is Harry's initial experience in potions class?

7. What happens one night after the Dursleys have been in bed for quite some time?

8. How does Hagrid supply breakfast in Chapter 5, and what does he say that he and Harry must do after eating?

9. Who are Angus Filch and Mrs. Norris?

10. What does Mr. Dursley notice on his way to work one day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels.

Compare/contrast the characters of Harry and Voldemort. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples. Compare/contrast the characters of Harry and Dumbledore. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

Essay Topic 2

Identify the protagonists of the story and why you believe they are such. Identify the antagonists of the story and why you believe they are such. Which three secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot? Which, if any, characters are not essential to the story? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss what you think are the characteristics of a successful novel and why Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is or is not a successful novel based on your criteria. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not?

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