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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 profession does Harry tell McGonagall he wants to pursue after Hogwarts?

2. What is shocking about Harry's fight with Lestrange?

3. Why does Nearly Headless Nick tell Harry he's not likely to see Sirius as a ghost?

4. What does Kreacher tell Harry and Hermione about Sirius when they talk through the Floo powder?

5. What happens to Sirius after he fights Bellatrix Lestrange?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Harry destroy so many items in Dumbledore's office after returning from the Ministry?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Women in this novel are often seen in a grim or sinister light. Discuss the women of the novel and in what way their interactions with Harry contribute to his character development.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

One of Harry's great strengths has traditionally been his ability and willingness to place faith in others. Discuss the many leaps of faith that Harry takes throughout the novel, and how they change as the story progresses and he matures. What do the changes show about his personal development? Does his continual faith in others display optimism or naivete?

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