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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 is Harry secretly upset in Chapter 9?

2. Why is it difficult for Harry to summon his Patronus Charm?

3. What suspicious character is Minister Fudge talking to when Harry leaves his hearing?

4. What does Harry do to earn another week of detention with Professor Umbridge?

5. What space does Harry discover that is perfect for D.A. meetings?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Hermione's method for keeping track of the D.A. schedule ironic?

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

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

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

5. What makes the hearing in Chapter 8 so unusual?

6. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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