1. By comparing Quidditch to soccer, what literary techniques does Rowling use to make Quidditch seem like a credible sport?

2. Explain your interpretation of Dumbledore's comment in the foreword: "All that remains is for me to . . . beg Muggles not to try playing Quidditch at home; it is, of course, an entirely fictional sport and nobody really plays it."

3. Using examples from the book, explain Rowling's use of humor and what purpose you believe it serves.