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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 "Educational Decree Number Twenty-four".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What special device do Harry and Mr. Weasley use to enter the building for Harry's disciplinary hearing?
(a) A magical "broken" phone booth.
(b) Floo powder.
(c) A shrinking door.
(d) The newest Nimbus broomstick.

2. What macabre punishment does Umbridge assign to Harry as part of his detention?
(a) To torment house elves by taunting them with articles of clothing that they cannot have.
(b) To write "I must not tell lies" with an enchanted pen that carves the words into his flesh.
(c) To write "I am a foul liar" on every blackboard at Hogwarts.
(d) To clean the floors of Umbridge's classroom with a cleaner that causes his skin to break out in boils.

3. How long does Harry wait for news after sending his letters?
(a) Six days.
(b) Three days.
(c) One week.
(d) Four days.

4. Why did Harry's friends neglect to respond to his letters?
(a) The Dursleys stole the letters that Hedwig was bringing back to Harry.
(b) Hedwig wasn't able to deliver Harry's letters because of the Ministry of Magic.
(c) They were tired of him whining about his problems and wanted a break.
(d) Dumbledore was worried their messages would be intercepted.

5. What suspicious character is Minister Fudge talking to when Harry leaves his hearing?
(a) Draco Malfoy.
(b) Mundungus Fletcher.
(c) Luna Lovegood.
(d) Lucious Malfoy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dumbledore tell Harry when they speak after the hearing?

2. To whom does Harry write letters at the beginning of Chapter 3?

3. Why is the Gryffindor Quidditch practice cancelled?

4. What seems strange about Harry facing the Wizengamot?

5. Why doesn't Harry end up sitting with Ron and Hermione on the train?

(see the answer key)

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