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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 is a Boggart?

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

3. Where is Harry's money kept?

4. What is the name of the Wizard newspaper that Harry sees the conductor of the bus reading?

5. What is Vernon's sister drinking when she starts to talk about how horrible Harry is?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Harry do before storming out of Vernon's house?

2. Who does Harry read about in the Daily Prophet just after leaving the Dursleys' house?

3. Who is everyone's favorite teacher during Harry's third year at Hogwarts.

4. What does Mr. Weasley tell Harry just before he boards the Hogwarts Express?

5. Why does Harry suspect Lupin has been so ill?

6. What is Harry's greatest fear?

7. What surprise gift does Harry find on Christmas morning?

8. Where is Harry when he learns of Sirius Black's true connection to him?

9. Why is the ministry so concerned about Harry's safety before he returns to Hogwarts?

10. Who approves Hermione to take so many extra classes in her third year at Hogwarts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The dementors are a very integral part of this plot. How do their actions change the tide of the plot? Do you think they are aware of what they are doing? Why or why not? Make sure to use examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

How does the time turner affect the course of the plot and what important cautions are given to those who use it?

Essay Topic 3

What do Ron and Hermione bicker about throughout the whole book and what far-reaching effects does this constant anger and hostility have on the plot?

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