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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two characters witnessed Harry's Patronus Charm?
(a) Aunt Petunia and Ms. Figg.
(b) Uncle Vernon and Dudley.
(c) Dudley and Ms. Figg.
(d) Dudley and Hermione.

2. What is so special about the creatures Hagrid shows the students in his first class?
(a) They were once unicorns but were twisted by Voldemort.
(b) They are only visible to those that have cast dark magic.
(c) Only women are able to care for them, as they will try to kill and eat men.
(d) Only those who have seen death can view them.

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

4. What space does Harry discover that is perfect for D.A. meetings?
(a) The Divination classroom.
(b) A small cabin in the Forbidden Forest.
(c) The Room of Requirement.
(d) Dumbledore's office.

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

6. What one piece of good news do the main characters learn after being fiercely disciplined for attacking Malfoy?
(a) Hagrid has returned.
(b) Sirius has been pardoned for his crimes.
(c) Umbridge has been fired.
(d) The Weasleys have won the lottery.

7. Who appears unexpectedly during the hearing to come to Harry's aid?
(a) Sirius Black.
(b) Hagrid.
(c) Mrs. Weasley.
(d) Albus Dumbledore.

8. What does Ron express an interest in becoming once he's graduated from Hogwarts?
(a) A member of S.P.E.W.
(b) A Muggle Specialist at the Ministry of Magic.
(c) A dragon researcher.
(d) An Auror.

9. Why is it difficult for Harry to summon his Patronus Charm?
(a) Because he doesn't study enough.
(b) Because he is so sad.
(c) Because he doesn't want to save his cousin.
(d) Because his wand is broken.

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

11. Who is appointed the new Gryffindor Quidditch seeker before Christmas break?
(a) Cho Chang.
(b) Draco Malfoy.
(c) Fred Weasley.
(d) Ginny Weasley.

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

13. What change does the Educational Decree Number Twenty-four enact?
(a) Dissolves the House Cup competition for the remainder of the school year.
(b) Institutes an 8pm curfew for all students.
(c) Announces that all teachers are now on probation pending further review.
(d) Disbands all student clubs, teams and organizations.

14. 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) Thirty-two students.
(d) Seventeen students.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ginny chastise Harry when they sit down to eat over the holidays?

2. Why does Harry fight with Professor Umbridge during the Defense Against the Dark Arts class?

3. What causes Harry and George to attack Draco Malfoy after the first Quidditch match between Slytherin and Gryffindor?

4. After learning of the attack on Mr. Weasley, why does Dumbledore send former Headmaster paintings to search for him?

5. What does Cho Chang tell Harry at the end of Chapter 18 that makes him secretly happy?

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