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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 does Umbridge taunt Snape about when she sits in on his Potions class?
(a) He has a sister imprisoned at Azkaban.
(b) That he was not a particularly talented student when he attended Hogwarts.
(c) She thinks potions are ineffectual and not "real magic".
(d) His having been passed over for the Defense Against the Darks Arts position several times.

2. What do Harry and friends see in the flames while speaking with Sirius that alarms them?
(a) Sirius attacked from behind before he disappears.
(b) Voldemort in the background of the flames spying on their conversation.
(c) Umbridge's hand reaching out to grab Sirius' head.
(d) A vision of Sirius' home collapsing in on itself.

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

4. What seems strange about Harry facing the Wizengamot?
(a) Underage magic would usually only merit a small disciplinary hearing.
(b) Several of them are convicted Death Eaters.
(c) The Wizengamot has not been convened in over 100 years.
(d) They're all taking photos of him throughout the hearing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What mistake does Ron make during the first Quidditch practice that results in it being canceled?

2. Why does Sirius end up escorting Ron, Harry and Hermione to the train station?

3. What special device do Harry and Mr. Weasley use to enter the building for Harry's disciplinary hearing?

4. What macabre punishment does Umbridge assign to Harry as part of his detention?

5. Why is Harry secretly upset in Chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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