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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. Why do Ron and Hermione not worry about the Sorcerer's Stone?

2. What does Harry find in an abandoned classroom when he is wandering the halls at Hogwarts late at night in Chapter 12?

3. How does Harry charm Fluffy to go to sleep?

4. What section of the school does Harry go to while hiding under his invisibility cloak in Chapter 12?

5. What does Harry realize is in his pocket in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hermione realize about the flying birds?

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

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

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

5. What is the Sorcerer's Stone?

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

7. In Chapter 12, what does Ron realize the present Harry receives on Sunday morning is?

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

9. What does Harry believe is guarding the Sorcerer's Stone?

10. How does seeing his parents in the mirror affect Harry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone would qualify as a novel with a happy ending? Why or why not? Why might Rowling have ended the novel the way she did?

Essay Topic 2

Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Are these universal symbols that would have the same meaning in any culture? What other symbols could portray the same idea? Why do you think Rowling chooses the symbols she does? Consider symbols such as Harry’s wand, the killing of the unicorn, Norbert, and the three-headed dog.

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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