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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 does Ginny tell Romilda Vane Harry actually has a tattoo of on his chest, even though this is also a lie?

2. What group of wizards arrives to help with the battle that is going on in Hogwarts?

3. Where does Dumbledore request he be buried?

4. What is Professor Slughorn's initial reaction to Harry's inquiry about Horcruxes?

5. What item of Hepzibah's does Voldemort become engrossed by?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Where does Dumbledore finally tell Harry he goes when he is absent from Hogwarts?

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

5. What reason does Dumbledore give as to why Voldemort's appearance changes so much over the years?

6. What do Kreacher and Dobby report back to Harry after Harry sends them out on a mission to observe Draco?

7. What mission does Lupin go on for Voldemort?

8. What success does Hermione have searching for information on Horcruxes?

9. How do Harry, Ron, and Hermione learn of Aragog's death?

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

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 2

Choose two characters from the novel of different genders. Compare and contrast them, paying particular attention to the traditional or non-traditional gender roles they play within Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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