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

2. 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 Harry is embarrassed that Malfoy is a prefect and he is not.
(d) Because they believe Malfoy can see through the disguise.

3. What makes Aunt Petunia decide Harry must be allowed to stay?
(a) An owl from Dumbledore reminding her why Harry's mother died.
(b) A visit from Hagrid.
(c) A formal request from the Ministry of Magic.
(d) A Howler which says "Remember my last, Petunia".

4. After learning of the attack on Mr. Weasley, why does Dumbledore send former Headmaster paintings to search for him?
(a) Because it doesn't matter if something attacks a painting since they're already dead.
(b) Because the paintings are more trustworthy than the Order of the Phoenix.
(c) Because the paintings can appear in any frame that bears their name.
(d) Because he is too afraid of Voldemort to go look himself.

5. Why does Harry fight with Professor Umbridge during the Defense Against the Dark Arts class?
(a) Harry doesn't like the textbook she has chosen for the class.
(b) Because Umbridge doesn't think house elfs should have citizen rights.
(c) Because Harry believes Voldemort has returned.
(d) That Umbridge voted against Harry during his hearing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Harry arrive late to his hearing?

2. What does the Sorting Hat do in Chapter 11 that is unusual?

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

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

5. What seems strange about Harry facing the Wizengamot?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What purpose does Educational Decree Number Twenty-four serve, aside from obviously disbanding groups?

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

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

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

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

8. Why is it ironic that Harry was willing to endanger the Dursleys by going home for the holidays?

9. 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?

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

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