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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 does Mr. Weasley make Harry promise just before he boards Hogwarts Express?

2. Why does Harry never receive any phone calls during the summer holiday?

3. Who is the new Defense Against the Dark Arts Teacher?

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

5. What does Harry's early Christmas gift from the Weasley twins allow Harry to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who tells Dumbledore that Black could have entered the school with inside help?

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

4. What causes Ron and Hermione to fight so much during their third year at Hogwarts.

5. What does Vernon's sister insist that Harry call her when she visits her brother?

6. What is Harry's greatest fear?

7. What is Ron's worst fear?

8. What does Harry love most about his stay at The Leaky Cauldron before he returns to school at Hogwarts?

9. What does Vernon's sister compare Harry's blood-line to during dinner at Vernon's house?

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

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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