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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. Where is Harry's money kept?

2. How many levels does the bus have that picks Harry up off the street?

3. After he gets off the bus, where does Harry stay until the school year starts?

4. What does Hermione name her new magical creature?

5. Why was Harry so embarrassed by his reaction to the hooded figure in black that entered his train compartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Harry do to Vernon's sister after her insults cross the line?

2. What is Harry's greatest fear?

3. What appears as Lupin's worst fear?

4. Why does McGonegall take Harry's surprise gift away on Christmas afternoon?

5. Who rides in the train compartment with Ron, Harry, and Hermione?

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

7. Why does Harry live with the Dursleys when he is not at Hogwarts?

8. Who substitutes for Lupin when he is too sick to teach his class?

9. What does Harry need Uncle Vernon to sign before he heads back to Hogwarts at the end of the summer?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Peter Pettigrew uses many different lies to acheive his horrible goals. What are some of these and how did they poison the characters who heard them?

Essay Topic 2

Explain some of the spells from the book and how they were executed. What significance do these spells have on the outcome of the book and the growth of Harry's character?

Essay Topic 3

What happens to Harry at the lake near the end of the book and what deeper meanings does this event imply? How does this one event change Harry's life and perspective?

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