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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Harry fear will happen to him due to what happened to Vernon's sister?
(a) He will be stripped of his wand.
(b) Hermione will not be his friend.
(c) He will be expelled from Hogwarts.
(d) He will be banned from Hogsmeade.

2. What mysterious gift does Harry get on Christmas morning?
(a) A firebolt broom.
(b) New quidditch robes.
(c) A new cage for Hedwig.
(d) A case of magical ink.

3. What does Lupin tell Harry that the dementors feed off of when Harry is released from the hospital?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Endurance.
(c) Fear and pain.
(d) Courage and strength.

4. What is the name of the conductor of the bus that picks Harry up off the street?
(a) Stan Shunpike.
(b) Stew Shurpike.
(c) Steve Sherling
(d) Stan Sterling.

5. Why does McGonegall tell the students to not take their Divination lessons too seriously on their first day of their year?
(a) She thinks it is the most imprecise form of magic.
(b) Divination is not on any OWL tests.
(c) It is too hard for young children learn.
(d) She feels that their attention should be placed elsewhere.

6. What is Vernon's sister named?
(a) Marcy.
(b) Marge.
(c) Maggy.
(d) Mary.

7. Why was Harry so embarrassed by his reaction to the hooded figure in black that entered his train compartment?
(a) Hermione had seen him faint.
(b) Everyone laughed at him when he came to.
(c) It was only a joke and he took it too seriously.
(d) Ginny was the only other person who seemed deeply affected by it.

8. What does Harry see on a cover of a book in Diagon Alley that he feels he has seen before?
(a) A picture of a black dog with gleaming eyes.
(b) A skull and cross bones.
(c) The image of Sirius Black.
(d) The triple-decker Knight Bus.

9. Where does Mr. Weasley work?
(a) Hogsmeade.
(b) Hogwarts.
(c) The Ministry of Magic.
(d) Diagon Alley.

10. What does Harry hear when he sees the hooded figure in black enter his train compartment?
(a) His heartbeat.
(b) A shrill, screaming sound.
(c) The deep and halting breathing of the figure.
(d) Nothing but utter silence.

11. What is so ironic about Vernon's sister calling Harry's father a drunk?
(a) She was drunk when she said it.
(b) James Potter never touched alcohol in his life.
(c) She knew she was lying.
(d) She was practically describing herself.

12. What causes Ron and Hermione to fight so much during the beginning of the school year?
(a) Hermione won't help Ron with his school work.
(b) Crookshanks keeps chasing Scabbers.
(c) Ron told Hermione she was too smart to be pretty.
(d) Hermione called Ron a stupid git.

13. What happens when Malfoy insults Buckbeak?
(a) Buckbeak faints and plays dead.
(b) Buckbeak slashes him with his talons.
(c) Buckbeak shrieks in horror.
(d) Buckbeack flies away.

14. What is Harry's favorite part about the time he spends alone before heading back to Hogwarts?
(a) He can use his magic with no restrictions.
(b) He can fly on his broom as much as he pleases.
(c) He is free to do as he pleases.
(d) He can get some homework done.

15. How do most of the students feel about their new Defense Against the Dark Arts Teacher after their first day in class?
(a) They find him very condescending and rude.
(b) They love him and can't wait for the next class.
(c) They find him odd and eccentric.
(d) They do not trust him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is so exciting about Halloween for the third years at Hogwarts?

2. What does Harry say about what happened to Marge in the dining room?

3. Where does Harry spend his Christmas holiday?

4. Who does Hermione say has approved her for taking extra classes for her third year?

5. What is odd about Ron's rat during the beginning of the school year?

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