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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 disturbing information do the children learn by eavesdropping on the adults at the hospital?
(a) That Umbridge is actually a member of the Order of the Phoenix.
(b) That Harry may be in danger of being possessed by Voldemort.
(c) That Voldemort is planning to stage an attack on Hogwarts.
(d) That Sirius has been in league with the Death Eaters.

2. What happens during Potions class that gives Snape an opportunity to humiliate Harry?
(a) Harry is caught cheating off Cho's notes.
(b) Ron's potion explodes all over Harry and makes him break out in a green rash.
(c) Harry is the only student unable to successfully make the potion for the day.
(d) Harry forgets a step in the potion recipe and is unable to complete it correctly.

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

4. How many goals does the Gryffindor Quidditch team score in their first match of the season?
(a) Three.
(b) None.
(c) Five.
(d) One.

5. What explanation does Hagrid give for his extended absence?
(a) He was on vacation with his new love, Madame Maxime.
(b) He was visiting the mountains to make sure Norbert was well cared for.
(c) He was in the mountains speaking to the giants for Dumbledore.
(d) He was gone because he was poisoned by a large spider over the summer and needed time to recover.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Weasley tell the children about his attack?

2. Where are the children sent to wait for more news about Mr. Weasley's condition after his attack?

3. Why is Harry secretly upset in Chapter 9?

4. What final cautionary advice does Hermione give Hagrid before leaving?

5. What does Harry do to earn another week of detention with Professor Umbridge?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes it particularly disturbing that the students' mail in and out of Hogwarts is potentially being monitored?

2. Why is Harry emotionally torn when he discovers in Hagrid's class that others can see the Thestrals?

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

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

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

7. What upsets Ron so much about the letter he receives from his older brother?

8. Why is Hermione's method for keeping track of the D.A. schedule ironic?

9. What internal debate in Chapter 18 illustrates Hermione's growing wisdom and maturity?

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

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