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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 does Harry discover when he sees the back of Quirrell's head in Chapter 17?

2. What does Hermione announce in Chapter 13 that she has learned?

3. After leaving the room with the flying birds, what do the young people discover?

4. Who, in Chapter 16, dismisses Harry's worries about the Sorcerer's Stone?

5. How old is Nicolas Flamel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Ron while they are playing chess, and what do Harry and Hermione do?

2. How does Hagrid feel about owning a dragon's egg, and why is that problematic?

3. What does McGonagall do when Harry, Hermione and Neville are found out of their rooms after midnight in Chapter 15?

4. What does Dumbledore tell Harry about why Quirrell's hand burned when he touched Harry?

5. What kind of dragon is contained in Hagrid's egg?

6. Why does Harry worry about the Sorcerer's Stone?

7. What does a voice tell Quirrell to do in Chapter 17, and what is the result?

8. What is happening to Professor Quirrell as the weeks pass?

9. What does Harry learn about Snape in Chapter 17 concerning Harry?

10. Who is Nicolas Flamel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character.

Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not? Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Trace and analyze the theme of good and evil in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Consider the following questions as you write: Examine which characters are seen as good. What are some of the reasons they are considered good? Discuss the characters who are seen as evil and some of the reasons they are considered evil.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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