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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 drink makes the drinker of it immortal?

2. How long does the Quidditch school cup game last?

3. What does Harry worry about constantly concerning the Sorcerer's Stone?

4. What is behind Quirrell in Chapter 17?

5. What is Charlie doing in Romania?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens when Harry removes a book from a shelf in the restricted area of the library in Chapter 12?

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

5. For what information have Ron, Harry, and Hermione been searching in Chapter 12?

6. What do Harry, Ron, and Hermione realize in Chapter 16 when they enter the chamber where Fluffy resides?

7. What does Harry do after Ron is asleep the night of Christmas?

8. What else does McGonagall make Harry, Hermione, and Neville do and who is to also be with them?

9. What do Harry and Hermione convince Hagrid to do about the baby dragon?

10. What happens when Harry looks into the mirror to find the Sorcerer's Stone in Chapter 17?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Often, authors will write about what they know, and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting.

Research and give a brief biographical sketch of J. K. Rowling. What aspects of, or beliefs from, Rowling's own life are seen in her writer - either directly appearing in or having a probable influence over her writer.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Dudley is an obnoxious bully who indulges too much in food. Harry is quite the opposite.

Why do you think Dudley, who is loved and pampered is such a selfish bully? How do you Harry turns out to be honorable and kind? How might these two boys relate to the question of nature versus nurture? Use examples from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone to support your answer.

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