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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 promise do Ron and Hermione make Harry as the novel concludes?

2. What does school rumor suggest Harry tattooes on his chest?

3. What gift does Harry offer Kreacher and Dobby as thanks for their help?

4. What happens to the first person who partially succeeds in Apparating?

5. Where do students go to take their final Apparition test?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the only thing that allows Harry to break free from Dumbledore's immobilizing spell when the two of them return from the cave?

2. Who does Harry and Dumbledore learn Voldemort blames for the two sets of murders that he commits himself?

3. How is Harry able to get Dumbledore back to Hogsmeade after their journey into the cave?

4. When Harry discovers her on his way to Dumbledore's office, why is Professor Trelawney screaming?

5. After multiple memories are examined by Harry and Dumbledore through the Pensieve, what is assumed about Voldemort's childhood?

6. What suggestion does Hermione give Harry about getting the memory he needs from Slughorn?

7. Who is the actual Half-Blood Prince?

8. Why is Harry so angry when he meets with Dumbledore after bumping into Professor Trelawney in the hallway?

9. What happens to Malfoy when Harry uses the Sectumsempra spell on him?

10. What factors motivate Kreacher and Dobby's allegiance to Harry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The tone of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince shifts dramatically throughout the novel. Choose three tones that are present in the novel, mention where and when they occur, analyze what Rowling does to create each tone, and then discuss how Rowling transitions out of this tone. Make sure to use examples from the text when analyzing each tone in your paper.

Essay Topic 2

Much is made of Voldemort's interpretation of the prophecy regarding him and (he believes) Harry Potter. Discuss whether or not Harry is creating a similar self-fulfilling prophecy based on the information contained in the shattered prophecy itself, using at least three examples from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

Take two characters in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and juxtapose them. What are their main similarities? What are their main differences? Make sure to use quotes from the story as evidence.

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