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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 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 Sirius thinks it's a good idea.
(c) Because Harry has been behaving unreliably.
(d) Because she doesn't want to be repsonsible for getting the others into trouble.

2. Why does Harry arrive late to his hearing?
(a) The shrinking door will not allow them to enter.
(b) They have to run from dementors.
(c) The time and location are changed without notice.
(d) He gets up late in the morning.

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

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

5. What travel method was used to escort Harry from the Dursleys' home to the Order of the Phoenix?
(a) Floo Powder.
(b) Train.
(c) Broomstick.
(d) Magic Car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What space does Harry discover that is perfect for D.A. meetings?

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

3. What does the boggart reveal about Mrs. Weasley?

4. What is the correct address for Chapter Four's location?

5. What do Sirius and Mrs. Weasley argue about in Chapter Five?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do you think it is so difficult for Harry to accept the position teaching students Defense Against the Dark Arts?

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

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

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

6. 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?

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

8. What action, on the part of the Ministry of Magic, shows how serious they are about undermining Dumbledore's influence?

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

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

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