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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. Why does Harry refuse the beverage Umbridge offers him when she summons him after being named Headmaster?
3. What happens when Umbridge learns of the newspaper article about Harry's encounter with Voldemort?
4. What do the children discover that caused Voldemort to be so ecstatic when Harry linked with him after his Occlumency lesson?
5. Where do the children find themselves after entering the black door from Harry's dreams?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Harry's reaction to learning Cho Chang has been dating another boy?
2. 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.
3. Why do you think the room with the orbs is so hard to get to?
4. Why does Harry destroy so many items in Dumbledore's office after returning from the Ministry?
5. What is so impressive about Hagrid's fight with Umbridge and her goons?
6. Why do Harry and Hermione decide to wait to tell Ron about Hagrid's brother?
7. Why does such a large group of students want to accompany Harry to the Ministry of Magic?
8. Why do Sirius and Snape have a near-violent argument just before the children return to Hogwarts from the holiday break?
9. Why are the centaurs angry with Hagrid, and what makes them decide not to attack him?
10. 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?
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
Most characters in the novel are not perfect because that they have flaws either in their present or in their past. By exposing these flaws, the reader and main characters are exposed to the concept of Redemption. What role do you believe Redemption plays in Harry's growth throughout the novel?
Essay Topic 3
Harry's parents are dead, yet he has a male role model in the character of his godfather, Sirius Black. Analyze the friendship between the two, and show how their similarities and differences cause challenges in their relationship.
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