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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 does Hermione advise Harry to do when she learns he is still dreaming about the hallway inside the Ministry?

2. According to Dumbledore, how many people besides Sirius suffered permanent injuries in the fight against the Death Eaters?

3. What do the children discover that caused Voldemort to be so ecstatic when Harry linked with him after his Occlumency lesson?

4. Why won't Dumbledore let Harry leave his office when Harry begins throwing things around?

5. Why does Harry suspect Kreacher has been up to mischief when the house elf finally reappears?

Short Essay Questions

1. Despite Umbridge's reaction, what is heartening to Harry about how people respond to the newspaper article about his encounter with Voldemort?

2. Why was it so important for Harry to remain with his horrible family while growing up?

3. Why is it disturbing to see the lengths Hermione will go to to clear Harry's name?

4. Why does Harry have such a difficult time understanding Cho's feelings and reaction during their first date?

5. Why is it significant that Harry is able to repel Snape from his mind only when Snape tries to see the memory of Harry and Cho kissing?

6. Why is Luna able to comfort Harry about Sirius' death when no one else can?

7. What is Harry's reaction to learning Cho Chang has been dating another boy?

8. Why is Kreacher so happy to report that Sirius may never return from the Department of Mysteries?

9. Why do you think Voldemort is afraid of Dumbledore?

10. Why is Harry so determined to continue pressing forward, even against his friends' advice?

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

Examine fully the dynamic between the relative values of Education and Experience within the novel. What characters demonstrate each trait, and what seems to be Rowling's final position on the importance of one versus the other?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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