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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. Why is Sirius the happiest Harry has ever seen during the holidays?
(a) Because he learns he will be offered a full pardon by the Ministry.
(b) Because he is able to go out in public without fear of being caught.
(c) Because he has a house full of friends.
(d) Because he missed spending time with Harry.

2. At the last D.A. meeting before the holidays, why does Cho break down while talking to Harry?
(a) Because of her previous boyfriend's death.
(b) She had a vision something horrible would happen when they return after break.
(c) She learned that Umbridge is thinking of expelling her from Hogwarts.
(d) Because she is so sad that Harry doesn't have a family to go home to.

3. What do Harry and friends see in the flames while speaking with Sirius that alarms them?
(a) A vision of Sirius' home collapsing in on itself.
(b) Sirius attacked from behind before he disappears.
(c) Umbridge's hand reaching out to grab Sirius' head.
(d) Voldemort in the background of the flames spying on their conversation.

4. The Order of the Phoenix Headquarters are housed in the ancestral home of which character?
(a) Mrs. Weasley.
(b) Severus Snape.
(c) Mundungus Fletcher.
(d) Sirius Black.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do members of the Slytherin House do during the match that fiercely demoralizes Ron?

2. Why is Dobby wearing so many clothes when he sees Harry in Chapter 18?

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

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

5. To whom does Harry write letters at the beginning of Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

5. What does Sirius' family home reveal about his background that shocks Harry?

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

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

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

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

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

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