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

2. What does Harry tell Umbridge about who he was trying to speak with through the fireplace in her office?

3. What official is unexpectedly present when Harry is caught holding meetings of the D.A.?

4. What does Harry try to do when he realizes Sirius has disappeared through the archway?

5. Why do the centaurs end up taking Umbridge away?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are the teachers secretly delighted at the way Fred and George react to Umbridge's new position of Headmaster?

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

3. Why do Sirius and Snape have a near-violent argument just before the children return to Hogwarts from the holiday break?

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

5. What makes the presence of Bellatrix Lestrange so important in Chapter 35?

6. Why do Harry and Hermione decide to wait to tell Ron about Hagrid's brother?

7. What causes McGonagall to vow that she will see Harry an Auror if it's the last thing she does?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dumbledore is one of the most mysterious and powerful characters within the setting of the novel. Discuss the archetype represented by Dumbledore, and how this symbolic figure impacts the protagonists and their growth.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The romance between Harry and Cho plagues him throughout the novel as he attempts to navigate through her complex emotional state. What would have needed to be different for their romance to work? Would it have made a difference to the outcome of the novel?

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