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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. How does Vernon's sister think Harry's parents died?

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

3. What is Harry's first class on his second day at Hogwarts?

4. What is Harry's worst fear?

5. Who joins Harry for the last day of the summer holiday?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hermione purchase in Diagon Alley that Ron wishes she would return?

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

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

4. What does Malfoy tease Harry about during his first breakfast at Hogwarts?

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

6. What is Ron's worst fear?

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

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

9. How does Harry keep in touch with his friends while he is at the Dursleys house over the summer vacation?

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

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

The characters in this play all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affects the characters around them.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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