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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What cuts short the children's first visit with Hagrid after his return to Hogwarts?
(a) Umbridge's arrival.
(b) Hagrid is exhausted and needs to sleep.
(c) Dumbledore's arrival.
(d) Hagrid succumbs to his injuries.

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

3. 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 Dumbledore to serve as the Minister of Magic.
(c) They were fervent supporters of the pure blood movement and dark wizards.
(d) They wanted all house elves to be freed from slavery.

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

5. What does Cho Chang tell Harry at the end of Chapter 18 that makes him secretly happy?
(a) That she has a crush on George.
(b) That she has always liked him, which secretly delights him.
(c) That he makes her nervous.
(d) That she doesn't blame him for Cedric's death.

6. Why do George and Fred keep taking things they find in the Black House?
(a) They need decorations for their room at Hogwarts.
(b) They intend to sell them on Diagon Alley for pocket change.
(c) They want to destroy anything that might be associated with the Dark Arts.
(d) They think the items might be useful in starting their joke shop.

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

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

9. What does Hagrid learn about his mother on his trip?
(a) She died several years earlier.
(b) She became leader of the giants.
(c) She remarried and had two other children.
(d) She tried for years to find him to reconcile their relationship.

10. What final cautionary advice does Hermione give Hagrid before leaving?
(a) A new type of creature rumored to be lurking in the Forbidden Forest may be dangerous.
(b) To tone down his lessons because Umbridge may not approve of his curriculum.
(c) Be careful at the Hog's Head Tavern because there are spies there.
(d) Umbridge will not like him if she learns he is part-giant.

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

12. What happens when Dumbledore looks Harry in the face for the first time since the hearing?
(a) Harry breaks down and cries because he has missed his mentor.
(b) Voldemort takes control of Harry and he attacks Dumbledore.
(c) Harry is overwhelmed by the desire to attack him and nearly loses control.
(d) Harry yells at Dumbledore for ignoring him all this time.

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

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

15. What favor does Hermione ask Harry to do for the Hogwarts students?
(a) Teach the students a different version of Defense Against the Dark Arts.
(b) Stop bragging all the time about his exploits.
(c) Get along with Umbridge so that Minister Fudge will be less suspicious of Dumbledore.
(d) Stop talking about Voldemort and scaring the students.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Mrs. Weasley shout at her husband while visiting him in the hospital?

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

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

5. What was Ms. Figg assigned to do in Little Whinging?

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