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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. Why does Sirius end up escorting Ron, Harry and Hermione to the train station?

2. What two characters witnessed Harry's Patronus Charm?

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

4. What was Ms. Figg assigned to do in Little Whinging?

5. What one piece of good news do the main characters learn after being fiercely disciplined for attacking Malfoy?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. How does Hermione explain Cho's see-sawing emotions to Harry, and why is her perception unusual?

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

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

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

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. What makes the hearing in Chapter 8 so unusual?

8. Describe the different approaches Ron and Hermione want to take in regards to attempting to free house elves.

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

10. Why is Mrs. Weasley so determined to keep Harry from learning more information about Voldemort and current events in the magical community?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the conflict between races in the novel, and how the author uses this conflict to illuminate attitudes and challenges in modern society.

Essay Topic 2

The romance between Harry and Cho plagues him throughout the novel as he attempts to navigate through her complex emotional state. What would have needed to be different for their romance to work? Would it have made a difference to the outcome of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Adults and children exist in an interesting gray area in this novel, where many lines of authority and trust are crossed. Discuss the morphing relationship between adults and children in the novel. How do these changes and relationships lead to development for the main characters?

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