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

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

3. What suspicious character is Minister Fudge talking to when Harry leaves his hearing?
(a) Lucious Malfoy.
(b) Mundungus Fletcher.
(c) Draco Malfoy.
(d) Luna Lovegood.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many goals does the Gryffindor Quidditch team score in their first match of the season?

2. What person was in disguise watching the children during their first meeting of Dumbledore's Army?

3. During the holiday break, what does Harry want to do to ensure the safety of his friends?

4. Why do George and Fred keep taking things they find in the Black House?

5. The Order of the Phoenix Headquarters are housed in the ancestral home of which character?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Dumbledore send Hagrid to attempt negotiations with the giants?

2. Briefly describe, in order, the four owls regarding use of underage magic that Harry receives in Chapter 2.

3. Explore the question raised by Dobby's explanation of the house elves' behavior: is a person actually free if they choose to remain a slave?

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

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. Why is Umbridge's punishment of Fred, George and Harry particularly cruel to Harry?

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

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

10. In Chapter 1, why does Harry have such a difficult time summoning his Patronus Charm?

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