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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 conversation does Harry hear between Snape and Quirrell in Chapter 13?
2. How old is Nicolas Flamel?
3. Where does Harry go for the Christmas holidays?
4. How do the other students in Griffindor feels towards Neville, Harry, and Hermione the morning after McGonagall's punishment in Chapter 15?
5. What is Hagrid doing that is illegal?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Harry learn about Snape in Chapter 17 concerning Harry?
2. What happens when Harry looks into the mirror in the abandoned classroom in Chapter 12?
3. What does Hermione realize about the flying birds?
4. What happens when Harry looks into the mirror to find the Sorcerer's Stone in Chapter 17?
5. What do Harry, Ron, and Hermione realize in Chapter 16 when they enter the chamber where Fluffy resides?
6. Why does Ron have to go to the hospital wing in Chapter 14?
7. What does McGonagall do when Harry, Hermione and Neville are found out of their rooms after midnight in Chapter 15?
8. What does Harry realize Hagrid revealed through his story of how he acquired the dragon egg?
9. What does Dumbledore tell Harry about why Quirrell's hand burned when he touched Harry?
10. How does Hagrid feel about owning a dragon's egg, and why is that problematic?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Harry is convinced Snape is a dark wizard.
Do you think Harry is biased in his opinion about Snape? Do you think anyone would interpret Snape’s behavior as Harry has done? Do you think Snape is a dark wizard? Why or why not? Use examples from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Hermione works very hard at being a good student.
Why do you think Hermione works so hard at being the best? What might this say about how she feels about herself or her family? Do you think she works too hard at being perfect? Why or why not? Use examples from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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