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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. How many goals does the Gryffindor Quidditch team score in their first match of the season?

2. At the end of Chapter Six, what dampens Harry's mood?

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

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

5. What does Cho Chang tell Harry at the end of Chapter 18 that makes him secretly happy?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Harry notice about the carriages that take students from the train to Hogwarts proper, and why is it significant?

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

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

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

6. What internal debate in Chapter 18 illustrates Hermione's growing wisdom and maturity?

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

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

9. Why is it ironic that Harry was willing to endanger the Dursleys by going home for the holidays?

10. What action, on the part of the Ministry of Magic, shows how serious they are about undermining Dumbledore's influence?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The many students of Hogwarts express themselves in a variety of ways, with the common theme of the eternal struggle between personal choice and external expectations. Explore how family, society or other authority figures place expectations on the students, and the ways in which different characters express their individuality. How successful are they in this expression? Does it have positive or negative results for the character within the story line?

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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