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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 was Ms. Figg assigned to do in Little Whinging?
(a) Study muggle behavior for the Ministry of Magic.
(b) Spy on Harry for Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters.
(c) Watch over Harry and prevent him from doing magic.
(d) Make sure the Dursleys treated Harry well.

2. Why is Minister Fudge trying to undermine Dumbledore in the wizarding community?
(a) He is secretly a Death Eater in Lucius Malfoy's employ.
(b) They are old rivals from when they attended Hogwarts together.
(c) He is afraid Dumbledore will try to overthrow him.
(d) He wants greater control at Hogwarts to influence the students.

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

4. In Hagrid's first lesson, what kind of creature does he show the children in the Forbidden Forest?
(a) Centaurs.
(b) Gryphons.
(c) Unicorns.
(d) Thestrals.

5. What happens when Dumbledore looks Harry in the face for the first time since the hearing?
(a) Harry yells at Dumbledore for ignoring him all this time.
(b) Harry breaks down and cries because he has missed his mentor.
(c) Harry is overwhelmed by the desire to attack him and nearly loses control.
(d) Voldemort takes control of Harry and he attacks Dumbledore.

Short Answer Questions

1. Harry is dismayed to learn that which other Hogwarts student was made a prefect?

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

3. What does Hagrid learn about his mother on his trip?

4. What happens during Potions class that gives Snape an opportunity to humiliate Harry?

5. Where is the first informational meeting of the Defense Against the Dark Arts club held?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What makes the hearing in Chapter 8 so unusual?

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

8. 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?

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

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

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