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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Just before leaving for the holidays, who does Harry dream is attacked by a giant snake?
(a) Arthur Weasley.
(b) Mrs. Weasley.
(c) Aunt Petunia.
(d) Professor Snape.

2. How long does Harry wait for news after sending his letters?
(a) Six days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Four days.
(d) One week.

3. In Chapter 13, what secret of Ron's does Harry learn?
(a) Ron has secretly been practicing to become the new Gryffindor Seeker.
(b) That Ron is thinking of leaving Hogwarts to pursue professional football.
(c) Ron is secretly in love with Hermione.
(d) Ron has been cheating in Occlumency.

4. What prevents Hagrid from making good progress towards achieving his mission?
(a) The death of the giants' leader.
(b) A group of Death Eaters that chase him for months.
(c) He breaks his leg while rock-climbing.
(d) A group of pixies declares war on him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who appears unexpectedly during the hearing to come to Harry's aid?

2. Where does Hermione come up with the plan to alert Dumbledore's Army members of their meeting schedule?

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

4. Why is Harry secretly upset in Chapter 9?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What success did Hagrid have in accomplishing his mission?

2. How does the author use the long, uneventful journey from the Order to the Ministry to illustrate Harry's situation?

3. What does it show about the childrens' characters that they decide to visit Gilderoy Lockhart while at the hospital?

4. What part of being treated like an adult is difficult for the Weasley children when they are not allowed to rush to their father's bedside?

5. Why does Harry suspect Minister Fudge may be under a dark charm?

6. Why is Mrs. Weasley so determined to keep Harry from learning more information about Voldemort and current events in the magical community?

7. How does Hermione explain Cho's see-sawing emotions to Harry, and why is her perception unusual?

8. Name two reasons that Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place is important to Harry.

9. Describe the different approaches Ron and Hermione want to take in regards to attempting to free house elves.

10. Why is it significant that Professor Umbridge takes over during the feast?

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