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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 comes to Malfoy's rescue after Harry and Mafoly fight in the bathroom?

2. Why is Slughorn interested in Aragog's burial?

3. Who bites Lupin and turns him into a werewolf?

4. What tool does Harry use to try to track Malfoy in the castle?

5. What does Harry do as soon as he returns from Hagrid's house/Aragog's funeral?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Harry avoid having Snape learn about his secret Potions textbook?

3. Why does Dobby appear with Kreacher when Harry summons Kreacher while in the hospital wing with Ron?

4. Why is Ron pleased that Gryffindor loses its Quidditch match to Hufflepuff, even though he's a member of the Gryffindor team?

5. What are the motives behind the two sets of murders that Voldemort commits?

6. What does Harry think he sees flying off into the distance after Dumberdore's funeral concludes?

7. What mission does Lupin go on for Voldemort?

8. What mission does Dumbledore put Harry on after he returns from Christmas break?

9. Which Hogsmeade resident is doing the work of the Death Eaters, even though it is against her will?

10. Why is Fleur angry over Mrs. Weasley's comments and actions about Bill after the battle at Hogwarts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Rowling describes both the Prime Minister (of Muggles) and the Ministry of Magic as relatively inept, incapable governing agencies. What does this say about her own opinion of the government or ruling order? Can an author's criticism of a fictional government (or other entity) be taken as a genuine criticism of an actual government? Why or why not? What in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince supports your position on this topic?

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