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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. Where does Dumbledore request he be buried?
2. What tool does Harry use to try to track Malfoy in the castle?
3. After he encounters Dumbledore once the Dark Mark appears over Hogwarts, what does Draco threaten to do?
4. What is Harry more interested in doing outside of class instead of his homework from Dumbledore?
5. How does Hepzibah die?
Short Essay Questions
1. What reason does Dumbledore give as to why Voldemort's appearance changes so much over the years?
2. What are three spells that Harry casts while trying to escape from the cave with Dumbledore?
3. 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?
4. Why do Fred and George make fun of Harry and Ron being forced to slice meat by hand?
5. Why is Ron pleased that Gryffindor loses its Quidditch match to Hufflepuff, even though he's a member of the Gryffindor team?
6. What do Kreacher and Dobby report back to Harry after Harry sends them out on a mission to observe Draco?
7. Who does Harry and Dumbledore learn Voldemort blames for the two sets of murders that he commits himself?
8. Who is the actual Half-Blood Prince?
9. What reason is finally disclosed, at Bill's bedside, as to why Tonks is looking so unhappy and unhealthy throughout the novel?
10. What are the motives behind the two sets of murders that Voldemort commits?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
A strong mastery of language is important for any author's success. Rowling often uses Latin as a basis for the spells she creates in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Choose at least 10 spells from the text, explain their Latin roots, and discuss how Rowling's use of Latin for the spell incantations creates a sense of familiarity for her (Romance-language speaking) readers.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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