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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 does the Gryffindor Quidditch team fare in their first match with new players?

2. What does Ron find in the room?

3. Why does Harry refuse the beverage Umbridge offers him when she summons him after being named Headmaster?

4. What does Harry learn about his recurring dream during his first Occlumency lesson?

5. What fact about Rita Skeeter does Hermione threaten to reveal?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are the centaurs angry with Hagrid, and what makes them decide not to attack him?

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

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

4. Do you think Snape was being truthful or that he was helping Harry when he told Umbridge he had no more truth potion? Give details that support your assertion.

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

6. What is the purpose of Umbridge's new decree that prohibits teachers from giving students information beyond their course curriculum?

7. What light does Firenze's banishment from his people shed on the social structure of the wizarding world?

8. What could have prompted Marietta to betray the D.A. and get Harry into trouble?

9. What reaction does Umbridge have to the O.W.L. examiners?

10. Do you think Sirius has any responsibility for his own fate when he is hit by a spell and disappears through the archway? Explain.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Family is a recurring and tremendously important theme in the novel. Discuss how Family impacts Harry at different points in the novel, and how this helps to further the plot.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Despite being aligned with "good", several of the main characters of the novel dabble in morally ambiguous behavior in order to accomplish an end. Discuss the dilemma between what is more important to the heroes and heroines of the story: the journey or the destination.

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