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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 does Harry get so angry about the stolen items being sold in Hogsmeade?
2. At what time does Harry have to report to Snape's office for his first detention of the year?
3. Why is Hagrid late to the opening feast at Hogwarts?
4. Whose Potions textbook is Harry given until he can get a new one?
5. What is Slughorn's favorite treat?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Harry find particularly disappointing about the grade he receives on his Potions O.W.L.?
2. What surprising news does a letter bring Harry when he is at the Burrow, preparing to leave for Hogwarts?
3. How are the wizards told to greet each other now that Voldemort is back?
4. Why is Harry not ready to go when Dumbledore arrives to pick him up from the Dursleys'?
5. What surprise announcement does Dumbledore make about a change in teachers for the new year at Hogwarts?
6. What does Harry get as a result of Sirius' will?
7. Why do Harry, Ron, and Hermione worry about Dumbledore's extended absences from Hogwarts?
8. Why is Harry's dream of becoming an auror revived when he returns to Hogwarts?
9. Why does no one see Harry as they are leaving the train once it arrives at Hogwarts?
10. What does Harry think he hates Snape for most when he sees him upon returning to Hogwarts?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The Harry Potter series are famous around the world. Consequently, most readers of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince are familiar with the characters and the storyline. Write an essay that discusses at least four challenges an author faces when writing a novel that is part of a series, using examples from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to support your position. What kinds of things must the author do for returning readers? What kind of things must the author do for readers who may, intentionally or not, be coming into the series with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince? How does Rowling complete these tasks?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Write an argument that discusses whether or not you think that Fleur and Bill Weasley should be married after Bill is attacked by the werewolf. Make sure to use specific evidence from the text, such as information about each of the character's personalities and what Rowling informs us (not what you may know from outside knowledge) about werewolves, to support your position.
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