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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. Why did Percy have a falling out with his parents?
(a) He doesn't want to be associated with such a poor family.
(b) Due to his promotion within the Ministry of Magic.
(c) He wants to marry a muggle and give up magic.
(d) He turned in his brother for illegal dragon smuggling.

2. What does Dumbledore tell Harry when they speak after the hearing?
(a) The dark times ahead will require vigilance against false friends.
(b) That he will need Harry's assistance this year to protect the students at Hogwarts.
(c) They don't speak. Dumbledore leaves without even looking at Harry.
(d) That he needs to guard carefully against trickery from the Ministry.

3. Why do Harry and friends advise Sirius against coming to visit them disguised as a black dog?
(a) Harry wants his godfather to stop constantly looking over his shoulder.
(b) Because Harry is embarrassed that Malfoy is a prefect and he is not.
(c) Because Professor Umbridge has spectacles that can see through disguises.
(d) Because they believe Malfoy can see through the disguise.

4. Why is the Gryffindor Quidditch practice cancelled?
(a) Because Ron injures another teammate.
(b) Because the team has not been given permission to reform.
(c) Because Umbridge has forbidden all sporting activities during the academic week.
(d) Because dementors have been spotted lurking around Hogwarts.

5. Where does Harry have to travel in Chapter 7?
(a) The Ministry of Magic.
(b) Hogsmeade.
(c) Hogwarts.
(d) Azkaban.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Harry wait for news after sending his letters?

2. Why did Harry's friends neglect to respond to his letters?

3. What does the boggart reveal about Mrs. Weasley?

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

5. What does Umbridge taunt Snape about when she sits in on his Potions class?

(see the answer key)

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