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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hagrid learn about his mother on his trip?
(a) She tried for years to find him to reconcile their relationship.
(b) She became leader of the giants.
(c) She died several years earlier.
(d) She remarried and had two other children.

2. After learning of the attack on Mr. Weasley, why does Dumbledore send former Headmaster paintings to search for him?
(a) Because the paintings can appear in any frame that bears their name.
(b) Because he is too afraid of Voldemort to go look himself.
(c) Because it doesn't matter if something attacks a painting since they're already dead.
(d) Because the paintings are more trustworthy than the Order of the Phoenix.

3. What was Ms. Figg assigned to do in Little Whinging?
(a) Study muggle behavior for the Ministry of Magic.
(b) Make sure the Dursleys treated Harry well.
(c) Spy on Harry for Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters.
(d) Watch over Harry and prevent him from doing magic.

4. What causes Harry and George to attack Draco Malfoy after the first Quidditch match between Slytherin and Gryffindor?
(a) Because he hit an illegal Bludger at Harry after the match.
(b) Because he is insulting their families.
(c) Because they think no one is looking and they won't be caught.
(d) Because he cheated during the match.

5. What Ministry employee has been sent to Hogwarts as the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher?
(a) Percy Weasley.
(b) Cornelius Fudge.
(c) Dolores Umbridge.
(d) Mr. Weasley.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 13, what secret of Ron's does Harry learn?

2. Where does Harry have to travel in Chapter 7?

3. What prevents Hagrid from making good progress towards achieving his mission?

4. What cuts short the children's first visit with Hagrid after his return to Hogwarts?

5. Why are the children forced to wait for news, rather than being allowed to rush straight to the hospital to see Mr. Weasley?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Umbridge's punishment of Fred, George and Harry particularly cruel to Harry?

2. Why did Dumbledore send Hagrid to attempt negotiations with the giants?

3. Why is Mrs. Weasley so determined to keep Harry from learning more information about Voldemort and current events in the magical community?

4. What action, on the part of the Ministry of Magic, shows how serious they are about undermining Dumbledore's influence?

5. Name two reasons that Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place is important to Harry.

6. Why is Hermione's method for keeping track of the D.A. schedule ironic?

7. Why is it ironic that Harry was willing to endanger the Dursleys by going home for the holidays?

8. What makes it particularly disturbing that the students' mail in and out of Hogwarts is potentially being monitored?

9. What internal debate in Chapter 18 illustrates Hermione's growing wisdom and maturity?

10. What success did Hagrid have in accomplishing his mission?

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