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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What equipment is Harry not allowed to bring to his first detention of the year with Snape?
(a) Protective gloves.
(b) His shoes.
(c) His quill.
(d) His wand.

2. Who is the Slytherin captain this year?
(a) Malfoy.
(b) Smitts.
(c) Crab.
(d) Goyle.

3. Who does Ron ask to the Christmas party?
(a) No one, he's not invited.
(b) Lavender Brown.
(c) Ginny.
(d) Hermione.

4. At what age do witches and wizards come of age in the wizarding world?
(a) 17.
(b) Whenever they get married.
(c) Whenever they pass their apparition test.
(d) 18.

5. Why can Snape not reveal to Narciss and Snape where the Order of the Phoenix hideout is?
(a) Because he doesn't know.
(b) Because they move every week and he doesn't hear about this week's location.
(c) Because he is not the Secret Keeper.
(d) Because they know he rats them out.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Harry and Ron catch kissing Ginny?

2. Whose memory do Dumbledore and Harry first use to explore Voldemort's childhood?

3. What reason does Dumbledore give for taking so long in the bathroom at Slughorn's house?

4. What do Bellatrix, Narcissa, and Snape toast during Bellatrix and Narcissa's visit to Snape's house?

5. What does the Prime Minister learn about his new secretary from the Minister of Magic?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason does Hermione give for warning Harry to be careful as the Christmas party approaches?

2. What physically happens to Snape's hands when he makes the Unbreakable Vow?

3. What key factor lets Dumbledore know that Slughorn's "attacked" apartment is only just a hoax?

4. What surprising news does a letter bring Harry when he is at the Burrow, preparing to leave for Hogwarts?

5. Why does no one see Harry as they are leaving the train once it arrives at Hogwarts?

6. What does Harry think he hates Snape for most when he sees him upon returning to Hogwarts?

7. What does Harry get as a result of Sirius' will?

8. What reason does Snape give, in response to Bellatrix's accusations, about why he doesn't go straight back to Voldemort's side when Voldemort returns?

9. What does Harry find particularly disappointing about the grade he receives on his Potions O.W.L.?

10. Why does Dumbledore think that he and Harry need to learn about Voldemort's childhood?

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