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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 do the Weasley twins give Harry as an early Christmas present?

2. What is Harry's favorite part about the time he spends alone before heading back to Hogwarts?

3. What is Ron's worst fear?

4. What is the term for non-magical people?

5. What is so surprising about Black's escape from prison?

Short Essay Questions

1. Just after leaving the Dursleys' house, what does Harry see in some bushes?

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

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

4. What picks Harry up after he leaves the Dursley's house in a huff?

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

6. What is Harry's greatest fear?

7. What does Hagrid teach about in his first class in Magical Creatures?

8. What do the dementors look like?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Justice and mercy were two themes that are prevalent throughout this book. What are some of the places where these themes are present and how do they work together to affect the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 2

What is Lupin's secret identity and how does this affect the outcome of the book? Why does Lupin feel he must keep this a secret and what does this say about the nature of the other people at Hogwarts?

Essay Topic 3

Trelawney is an important piece in the puzzle of this plot. Explain her character and the significance her and her class had on Harry's well-being and the plot.

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