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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. Who does Hermione ask to the Christmas party?
2. What spell does Tonks use to fix up Harry's nose?
3. What is an Inferi?
4. What state is Harry's room in when Dumbledore arrives to pick him up from the Dursleys'?
5. What is Mrs. Weasley's magic clock stuck at now that Voldemort returns?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the Prime Minister's general feeling about the Minister of Magic's visits?
2. What surprise announcement does Dumbledore make about a change in teachers for the new year at Hogwarts?
3. 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?
4. What physically happens to Snape's hands when he makes the Unbreakable Vow?
5. What key factor lets Dumbledore know that Slughorn's "attacked" apartment is only just a hoax?
6. What information about Snape is confirmed in Harry's mind, based on what he sees after the Christmas party?
7. How are the wizards told to greet each other now that Voldemort is back?
8. How does Hermione respond to Harry's continued, and increasing, use of the alternate spells written in his Potions textbook?
9. What does Harry get as a result of Sirius' will?
10. Why does Harry only pretend to spike Ron's pumpkin juice with Felix Felicis?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Trust plays a key role throughout Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. In a well-written essay, discuss the theme of trust within the novel, making sure to address the trust (or lack thereof) between at least one set of characters and how that trust (or lack thereof) plays a pivotal role in the development of the storyline. Make sure to use specific quotes from the text.
Essay Topic 2
Write an argument paper that discusses whether or not you think Rufus Scrimgeour, Minister of Magic, is right to request Harry's increased involvement in Ministry matters -- and whether or not Harry is right to decline his request. Make sure to use at least three specific examples from the text, complete with quotes, to support your position.
Essay Topic 3
Several characters in the novel have very minor roles (such as the Prime Minister) but play an important role in the text. Choose one minor character and discuss what role he or she plays in the text, how the story is different without that character, and three literary devices Rowling uses to establish the importance of this minor character in a brief but effective way.
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