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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 Harry wish for death when Voldemort possesses him?
(a) He is alone in the world and can't handle it anymore.
(b) He is in so much pain and wants to be reunited with Sirius.
(c) He wants to destroy Voldemort any way he can.
(d) He thinks it's the only way to save his friends.

2. Why does Harry refuse the beverage Umbridge offers him when she summons him after being named Headmaster?
(a) He is stubborn and has poor manners.
(b) He thinks it may have a truth serum in it.
(c) He is allergic to chamomile.
(d) He is afraid of anything she gives him after the enchanted pen.

3. Why is Harry exasperated with Cho after their first date?
(a) Because she insists on paying for half of everything.
(b) Because she only talks about girly subjects Harry doesn't identify with.
(c) Because she doesn't really seem to be interested in Harry.
(d) Because it ends with her leaving in tears.

4. What D.A. student shows the greatest improvement in the wake of the Death Eaters' escape?
(a) Ginny Weasley.
(b) Neville Longbottom.
(c) Hermione Granger.
(d) Cho Chang.

5. What does Harry instruct his friends to do when he signals them in the battle with the Death Eaters?
(a) Drop their wands and surrender so no one gets hurt.
(b) Scatter in every direction to avoid capture.
(c) Break as many orbs as possible to cause confusion.
(d) Be immediately prepared to cast stun spells at the Death Eaters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the source of the screams that interrupt Harry and Snape's Occlumency lesson?

2. According to Dumbledore, how many people besides Sirius suffered permanent injuries in the fight against the Death Eaters?

3. What takes Hermione and Harry away from watching the Quidditch Cup match?

4. Why does Harry have an advantage when the Death Eaters surround him in the Department of Mysteries?

5. What mode of transport do the children choose to travel to the Ministry and save Sirius?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Kreacher so happy to report that Sirius may never return from the Department of Mysteries?

2. Why was it so important for Harry to remain with his horrible family while growing up?

3. What is Harry's reaction to learning Cho Chang has been dating another boy?

4. Why is it significant that Harry is able to repel Snape from his mind only when Snape tries to see the memory of Harry and Cho kissing?

5. What light does Firenze's banishment from his people shed on the social structure of the wizarding world?

6. Why do Sirius and Snape have a near-violent argument just before the children return to Hogwarts from the holiday break?

7. What is unusual about Dumbledore's demeanor when fighting Voldemort?

8. Despite Umbridge's reaction, what is heartening to Harry about how people respond to the newspaper article about his encounter with Voldemort?

9. Why is it disturbing to see the lengths Hermione will go to to clear Harry's name?

10. Why does Harry have such a difficult time understanding Cho's feelings and reaction during their first date?

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