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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 D.A. student shows the greatest improvement in the wake of the Death Eaters' escape?

2. What does the Sunday Prophet say about Harry and Voldemort after the showdown at the Ministry?

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

4. What is Umbridge's first action upon being named the new Headmaster of Hogwarts?

5. Why is McGonagall taken to the infirmary?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. Why does such a large group of students want to accompany Harry to the Ministry of Magic?

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

6. 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.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hagrid is one of the most important figures in the lives of Harry, Ron and Hermione despite being absent for a large chunk of the novel. Discuss in detail how his behavior serves as a model for the children and whether that ends up being a positive or negative influence. Choose specific characteristics and actions that have significant impact on the story.

Essay Topic 2

Dumbledore tells Harry at the end of the story that he wishes he had told him about the prophecy sooner. What would have changed if Harry had known about the prophecy? Would it have been a positive or negative change for the character's growth?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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