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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. How does Harry feel about not being able to complete the one homework assignment Dumbledore gives him?

2. What is Harry more interested in doing outside of class instead of his homework from Dumbledore?

3. What is "I am Lord Voldemort" a cryptogram for?

4. Where does Dumbledore request he be buried?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What response does Hagrid have when Harry tells him that Dumbledore is killed by Snape?

3. What reason is finally disclosed, at Bill's bedside, as to why Tonks is looking so unhappy and unhealthy throughout the novel?

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

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

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

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

8. Why do Fred and George make fun of Harry and Ron being forced to slice meat by hand?

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

10. What is the historical meaning of the cave that Harry and Dumbledore visit while searching for Voldemort's Horcruxes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Complete a character analysis of Merope. What kind of girl is she? What kind of woman does she grow up to be? What is her legacy? As part of your analysis, choose at least two major life choices she makes and describe 1) their long-term effects on her life, 2) what those choices tell the reader about her character, and 3) their long-term effects on at least one other character in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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