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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. Why does Ron have to go to the hospital ward in Chapter 14?
2. Why do Ron and Hermione not worry about the Sorcerer's Stone?
3. What happens to Quirrell's face when Harry grabs it in Chapter 17?
4. What does Harry see when he looks for the Sorcerer's Stone in Chapter 17?
5. What does Harry discover when he sees the back of Quirrell's head in Chapter 17?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is Nicolas Flamel?
2. What does Harry learn about Snape in Chapter 17 concerning Harry?
3. What does Harry realize Hagrid revealed through his story of how he acquired the dragon egg?
4. What is the Sorcerer's Stone?
5. What else does McGonagall make Harry, Hermione, and Neville do and who is to also be with them?
6. How does seeing his parents in the mirror affect Harry?
7. Who is the man in the last chamber that Harry and Hermione come to in Chapter 17, and how do they react upon seeing him?
8. Why does Ron have to go to the hospital wing in Chapter 14?
9. What does Harry do after Ron is asleep the night of Christmas?
10. What happens to Ron while they are playing chess, and what do Harry and Hermione do?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Harry seems to run into bullies wherever he is.
Compare Dudley’s behavior to Draco’s behavior. How are they similar? Do you think there is a reason both of them react to Harry in the same manner? What might be that reason? Do you think whenever there is a group of people there will always be at least on bully in the crowd? Why or why not? Use examples from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
What is foreshadowing? Identify three instances of foreshadowing in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and what they foreshadow. How does foreshadowing contribute to a book's suspense? Are there any incidences that you thought foreshadows a future event, but it does not do so?
Essay Topic 3
The Mirror of Erised is said to reveal your deepest desire or passion. Compare and contrast what you believe you would see in the Mirror of Erised, versus what Harry saw.
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