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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 the letter say that is delivered after Dobby drops the pudding?

2. Who poses for the picture with Harry for Colin Creevey?

3. What does Dobby pull out of his clothing that belongs to Harry?

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

5. Who is the new Seeker on the Slytherin team?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the reaction from those that find the petrified cat and the message on the wall stating that the heir of Slytherin has returned?

2. Who do Harry, Ron, and Hermione seem to think would be a possibility for the Heir Slytherin in Chapter Nine and why?

3. 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?

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

5. Describe the difference between the treatment that Harry and Dudley receive from Petunia and Vernon Dursley as outlined in Chapter One.

6. Explain the relationship between Collin Creevey and Harry Potter as seen in Chapter Seven.

7. From what Dobby tells Harry in Chapter Two there is danger waiting at Hogwarts although he does not explain to Harry what that danger is. Do you think that Dobby could have told Harry anything that would have kept him from leaving the Durlseys and returning to Hogwarts? Explain.

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

9. Describe the Deathday party for Nearly Headless Nick.

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Dobby's frame of mind that tore him between loyalty to his family and a desire to help Harry Potter. Which do you feel was stronger? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Gilderoy Lockhart's effect on the other teachers at the school.

Part 1-Had Lockhart not been there, would Harry and Ron have gone into the Chamber by themselves?

Part 2-What would have been different in the story if Lockhart had not been there? Remember that Lockhart suggested the dueling club and was the cause of other situations.

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