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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 seems strange about Harry facing the Wizengamot?

2. What final cautionary advice does Hermione give Hagrid before leaving?

3. What disturbing information do the children learn by eavesdropping on the adults at the hospital?

4. What favor does Hermione ask Harry to do for the Hogwarts students?

5. What causes Harry and George to attack Draco Malfoy after the first Quidditch match between Slytherin and Gryffindor?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 1, why does Harry have such a difficult time summoning his Patronus Charm?

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

4. 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?

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

6. Why is it significant that Professor Umbridge takes over during the feast?

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

8. 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?

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

10. Why is Harry emotionally torn when he discovers in Hagrid's class that others can see the Thestrals?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Dumbledore is one of the most mysterious and powerful characters within the setting of the novel. Discuss the archetype represented by Dumbledore, and how this symbolic figure impacts the protagonists and their growth.

Essay Topic 3

Dumbledore tells Harry at the end of the story that he wishes he had told him about the prophecy sooner. What would have changed if Harry had known about the prophecy? Would it have been a positive or negative change for the character's growth?

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