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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Minister Fudge trying to undermine Dumbledore in the wizarding community?
(a) He is secretly a Death Eater in Lucius Malfoy's employ.
(b) He is afraid Dumbledore will try to overthrow him.
(c) He wants greater control at Hogwarts to influence the students.
(d) They are old rivals from when they attended Hogwarts together.

2. Why is the current leader of the giants of great concern to Dumbledore?
(a) Because he passionately hates all wizards.
(b) Because he is not a pure-blooded giant.
(c) Because the leader has been recruited by Voldemort.
(d) Because he is overwhelmingly easy to trick.

3. What makes Aunt Petunia decide Harry must be allowed to stay?
(a) A visit from Hagrid.
(b) An owl from Dumbledore reminding her why Harry's mother died.
(c) A formal request from the Ministry of Magic.
(d) A Howler which says "Remember my last, Petunia".

4. Harry is dismayed to learn that which other Hogwarts student was made a prefect?
(a) Gregory Goyle.
(b) Moaning Myrtle.
(c) Draco Malfoy.
(d) Vincent Crabbe.

5. Harry is surprised by the number of students that come to the first meeting; how many showed up?
(a) Forty-one students.
(b) Twenty-five students.
(c) Seventeen students.
(d) Thirty-two students.

6. Why does Hermione begin to question whether it's a good idea to meet in their secret club?
(a) Because she doesn't want to be repsonsible for getting the others into trouble.
(b) Because she dislikes breaking rules.
(c) Because Harry has been behaving unreliably.
(d) Because Sirius thinks it's a good idea.

7. How many owls did Harry receive after returning home from the dementor attack?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

8. What do members of the Slytherin House do during the match that fiercely demoralizes Ron?
(a) Create an illusion that makes it appear as though there are no spectators cheering for Gryffindor.
(b) Sing a song during the match about how bad Ron is at Quidditch.
(c) Cast spells at Ron while the referees are not looking.
(d) Dress up as Death Eaters.

9. What was Ms. Figg assigned to do in Little Whinging?
(a) Make sure the Dursleys treated Harry well.
(b) Watch over Harry and prevent him from doing magic.
(c) Spy on Harry for Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters.
(d) Study muggle behavior for the Ministry of Magic.

10. Why is Sirius the happiest Harry has ever seen during the holidays?
(a) Because he has a house full of friends.
(b) Because he learns he will be offered a full pardon by the Ministry.
(c) Because he is able to go out in public without fear of being caught.
(d) Because he missed spending time with Harry.

11. What happens when McGonagall tries to discipline Harry and George for their poor sportsmanship?
(a) Dumbledore grants them a pardon.
(b) They use Floo Powder and travel to the Order for help.
(c) She is interrupted by an attacking troll.
(d) Umbridge comes in and takes over.

12. To whom does Harry write letters at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) Ron, Dumbledore and Hagrid.
(b) Dumbledore, Hagrid and Hermione.
(c) Hermione, Sirius and Dumbledore.
(d) Ron, Hermione, and Sirius.

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

14. What does the Sorting Hat do in Chapter 11 that is unusual?
(a) Refuses to sort a student because he is a mudblood.
(b) Sorts nearly all the first-years into Gryffindor House so they'll fight Voldemort.
(c) Sings a song about an impending threat to the school.
(d) Makes a political announcement demanding the freedom of elves.

15. How did the Black family's beliefs differ from those of Sirius?
(a) They supported sending all mudbloods to Azkaban for life.
(b) They wanted all house elves to be freed from slavery.
(c) They were fervent supporters of the pure blood movement and dark wizards.
(d) They wanted Dumbledore to serve as the Minister of Magic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What seems strange about Harry facing the Wizengamot?

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

3. Where does Harry have to travel in Chapter 7?

4. In Hagrid's first lesson, what kind of creature does he show the children in the Forbidden Forest?

5. What accusation from Filch does Cho defend Harry against?

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