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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Dumbledore tell Harry when they speak after the hearing?

4. Harry is surprised by the number of students that come to the first meeting; how many showed up?

5. Why is the current leader of the giants of great concern to Dumbledore?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does it show about the childrens' characters that they decide to visit Gilderoy Lockhart while at the hospital?

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

3. What makes it particularly disturbing that the students' mail in and out of Hogwarts is potentially being monitored?

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

5. Why does Harry stay awake all night before going to visit Mr. Weasley at the hospital?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Women in this novel are often seen in a grim or sinister light. Discuss the women of the novel and in what way their interactions with Harry contribute to his character development.

Essay Topic 2

Ron and Hermione argue passionately over the plight of the House Elves at Hogwarts. Whose position do you agree with, and why? What role does slavery play in this novel? Does it affect anyone other than the House Elves?

Essay Topic 3

The wizarding world is highly divided by both race and familial ties, with family lineage playing a large role in one's social standing. Choose one main character and discuss thoroughly the impact "blood" has on the character and their values. Be sure to include external and internal factors that contribute to this personal development.

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