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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 - 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the Dursleys described at the beginning of the book?
(a) As uptight.
(b) As kind.
(c) As totally evil.
(d) As generous.

2. How do the Dursleys view themselves?
(a) As laughable.
(b) As mean-spirited.
(c) As the best magicians of the century.
(d) As beyond reproach.

3. Why does Mr. Dursley nail up the windows and doors on the house?
(a) To keep the roaches out.
(b) To escape a locust hoard.
(c) To keep letters addressed to Harry from getting inside.
(d) There is a hurricane coming.

4. What begins to happen that bothers Mr. Dursley?
(a) A dog keeps doing his business on his yard.
(b) The neighbors being shunning them.
(c) Odd occurrences.
(d) A flock of birds keep dropping poop on his car.

5. Who is Professor McGonagall disguised as in Chapter 1?
(a) A hen.
(b) A dragon.
(c) A cat.
(d) A phoenix.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years have passed in the opening of Chapter 2 since Harry was dropped off at the Dursleys?

2. What do the Dursley's guard that they think would ruin their reputation if it were known?

3. How did Harry's parents die?

4. Where does Harry sleep at the Dursley's house?

5. What name do the oddly-dressed people in Chapter 1 mention that almost panics Mr. Dursley?

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