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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 realize is in his pocket in Chapter 17?

2. What ultimately happens to the Sorcerer's Stone?

3. What is an unusual thing that Harry receives on Christmas morning?

4. Who does Harry see in an abandoned classroom in Chapter 12?

5. What does Hagrid say will keep the group of students safe where he takes them in Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Harry looks into the mirror in the abandoned classroom in Chapter 12?

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

3. Who is the man in the last chamber that Harry and Hermione come to in Chapter 17, and how do they react upon seeing him?

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

5. What does Harry realize about the person drinking the unicorn blood?

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

7. What does Harry realize Hagrid revealed through his story of how he acquired the dragon egg?

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

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

10. Who is Nicolas Flamel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels.

Compare/contrast the characters of Harry and Voldemort. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples. Compare/contrast the characters of Harry and Dumbledore. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

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 the theme of the power of love in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. How was Harry’s life affected by the power of love? How was Voldemort’s life affected by the power of love? What other characters’ lives are affected by the power of love?

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