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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 relationship is Lily to the Dursleys?

2. Who is Professor McGonagall disguised as in Chapter 1?

3. What is the characteristic(s) of the Ravenclaws?

4. Who are the Dursleys?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What begins happening at the Dursley's home in Chapter 1, and how does Mr. Dursley handle it?

2. Where is the porthole Harry and Hagrid use in Chapter 5, and what happens when they go into the pub?

3. What does Hagrid tell Harry in Chapter 4 that stuns Harry?

4. What does Harry figure out in Chapter 11 about Professor Snape's limp?

5. What happens when Mr. Dursley breaks under the stress of all the letters piling up?

6. What does Harry think is going to happen when Professor McGonagall yells at him when he is on a broom in Chapter 9, and what does she do?

7. In Chapter 4, what does Hagrid tell Harry about the curse backfiring?

8. Harry receives a package during lunch a week after his first broom ride; what is inside?

9. Where are Dudley and Harry going to be attending school?

10. What happens one night after the Dursleys have been in bed for quite some time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels.

Compare/contrast the characters of Harry and Voldemort. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples. Compare/contrast the characters of Harry and Dumbledore. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

Essay Topic 2

Harry is convinced Snape is a dark wizard.

Do you think Harry is biased in his opinion about Snape? Do you think anyone would interpret Snape’s behavior as Harry has done? Do you think Snape is a dark wizard? Why or why not? Use examples from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Trace and analyze the theme of good and evil in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Consider the following questions as you write: Examine which characters are seen as good. What are some of the reasons they are considered good? Discuss the characters who are seen as evil and some of the reasons they are considered evil.

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