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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 reason does Harry give Hagrid and Mrs. Weasley about why they incorrectly think he has slipped away from the group while shopping in Hogsmeade?

2. Who does Ron ask to the Christmas party?

3. Who do Harry and Ron catch kissing Ginny?

4. What sign in the street lets Harry know Dumbledore arrives?

5. How does Tonks look when Harry first sees her at the Burrow?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Prime Minister's general feeling about the Minister of Magic's visits?

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

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

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

5. What signals to Dumbledore that the young Tom Riddle is different from other young wizards his age?

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

7. What do Scrimgeour and Fudge say when the Prime Minister asks them why they can't just fix everything with magic?

8. What is the advertising line that Fred and George are using to sell their "U-No-Poo" product?

9. How does Tom Riddle respond when he realizes that Merope puts a love potion on him?

10. What reason is behind Ron's spontaneous kissing of Lavender Brown after the Gryffindors win their Quidditch match against Slytherin?

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

Choose three items or events from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince that Rowling uses to foreshadow what happens later in the story. Discuss how these items do indeed foreshadow what happens, and provide specific evidence from the text that supports their role as something that foreshadows what happens.

Essay Topic 3

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is often classified in the science fiction/fantasy genre. Discuss at least five features of novels in this genre and what aspects of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince meet these required features.

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