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

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

3. What is the characteristic(s) of the Ravenclaws?

4. What has precipitated Hermione's friendship with Harry and Ron?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What begins happening at the Dursley's home in Chapter 1, and how does Mr. Dursley handle it?

3. Harry receives a package during lunch a week after his first broom ride; what is inside?

4. Why is Dumbledore at the Dursley home at the beginning of the book?

5. What is odd about the wand Harry ends up buying at Ollivander's Wand Shop?

6. What is to happen in early November after the weather turns bitterly cold?

7. What happens when Harry puts on the sorting hat?

8. What does Hagrid do when Ron, Harry, and Hermione mention Fluffy in Chapter 11?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define plot and include the definitions of the most important elements of a plot. Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not? Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot? Give a brief synopsis of any important sub-plots.

Essay Topic 2

Harry seems to run into bullies wherever he is.

Compare Dudley’s behavior to Draco’s behavior. How are they similar? Do you think there is a reason both of them react to Harry in the same manner? What might be that reason? Do you think whenever there is a group of people there will always be at least on bully in the crowd? Why or why not? Use examples from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Trace and analyze one major theme of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

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