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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 37 "The Lost Prophecy".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Harry try to do when he realizes Sirius has disappeared through the archway?
(a) Break his wand.
(b) Kill all the Death Eaters.
(c) Follow him in.
(d) Convince his friends to follow Sirius.

2. How does Hermione trick Umbridge into stopping her plans to torture Harry?
(a) By acting as though she'd fainted in order to get hold of a wand.
(b) By convincing her they know the whereabouts of a weapon Dumbledore seeks.
(c) By acting as though she is possessed by the ghost of Umbridge's mother.
(d) By pretending to turn on her friends and sell them out.

3. Why won't Dumbledore let Harry leave his office when Harry begins throwing things around?
(a) Because he is concerned Harry is a danger to himself.
(b) Because Dumbledore needs to explain things to Harry.
(c) Because Harry needs to be punished for destroying things.
(d) Because he doesn't want Harry to attack Draco Malfoy.

4. At the end of Chapter Six, what dampens Harry's mood?
(a) The realization that he has a hearing at the Ministry of Magic the next day.
(b) Hearing that Quidditch was cancelled for the coming school year.
(c) Memories of how his parents were killed.
(d) A message from Hagrid about the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.

5. Why are the children forced to wait for news, rather than being allowed to rush straight to the hospital to see Mr. Weasley?
(a) So that no one will suspect anything about why they already know about the attack.
(b) So that if he dies at the hospital, they aren't traumatized.
(c) Because it's too dangerous for Harry to go out in public.
(d) Mrs. Weasley wants to focus on her husband rather than worry about her family's safety.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Harry refuse the beverage Umbridge offers him when she summons him after being named Headmaster?

2. Just before leaving for the holidays, who does Harry dream is attacked by a giant snake?

3. What explanation does Hagrid give for his extended absence?

4. What happens to the orb after Harry gives it to Neville?

5. What does Harry tell Umbridge about who he was trying to speak with through the fireplace in her office?

(see the answer key)

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