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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 do Harry and friends see in the flames while speaking with Sirius that alarms them?

2. To whom does Harry write letters at the beginning of Chapter 3?

3. The Order of the Phoenix Headquarters are housed in the ancestral home of which character?

4. What accusation from Filch does Cho defend Harry against?

5. What change does the Educational Decree Number Twenty-four enact?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is so unusual about the song the Sorting Hat sings at the beginning of Chapter 11? What could that mean for the students of Hogwarts?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Given that he has never met many of the guards that come to rescue him, what does Harry's choice to leave the Dursleys' reveal about his character?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

The Ministry of Magic clearly plays a large role in the novel, taking over Hogwarts bit by bit with an inside agent. Discuss the role of the Ministry of Magic, as both a foil to Dumbledore and also as a representation of the dangers of censorship and governmental control of education.

Essay Topic 3

Symbolism is significant in the names Rowling chooses for the characters, objects and places in the novel. Choose two symbolic names and demonstrate how they foreshadow the action of the plot.

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