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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. Who does Hermione ask to tell them about the Chamber of Secrets?

2. The story in the issue of the Evening Prophet that Professor Snape shows Harry and Ron is about ________________________.

3. What happens when Ron and Harry try to get to Platform Nine and Three-Quarters?

4. What does Dobby tell Harry he must not do?

5. How do they travel to Diagon Alley to get school supplies?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the effects of the Howler letter that Ron's mother sends him in Chapter Six?

2. Describe Gilderoy Lockhart.

3. Describe Serverous Snape and the description that Ron and Harry give him in Chapter Five.

4. In Chapter Five what does Gilderoy Lockhart say is the cause for Harry flying the car to school?

5. In Chapter One there is something worrying Harry regarding Hogwarts. What is it?

6. Describe Mr. Filch from the description given when he takes Harry into his office in Chapter Eight. Why does he let Harry go without punishment?

7. Give one word that explains Vernon Dursley's reaction when Harry says "magic" in Chapter One. Explain why you have given this word.

8. What is the reaction that Harry and Ron receive from the other students in the Gryffindor House when they enter it after leaving Professor McGonagall's office in Chapter Five?

9. Describe Ginny Weasley.

10. Explain Harry's reaction when he hears the voice in Chapter Seven while serving detention.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Moaning Myrtle is obsessed with death. She seems to enjoy sitting and thinking about it.

Part 1- Do you believe that she is happy being a ghost? Explain.

Part 2- Had Moaning Myrtle not chosen to stay in the bathroom where she was killed, would Harry and Ron have had any clue about where the entrance to the chamber was?

Part 3- Myrtle says that she still has feelings. Do you think that she has feelings or that she is simply sad all the time? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

There are things in the book that point strongly in the direction of the Chamber of Secrets and the monster that lies within--Ginny and her odd behavior, the voice that only Harry can hear, and Moaning Myrtle. Take away one of these and explain how it would have changed the rest of the story and what it added to have it included.

Essay Topic 3

Quidditch seems to be an important part of Hogwarts life. Explain the role that it plays as a symbol in the book and why it is important to Harry and to what his character is.

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