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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 prevents Hagrid from making good progress towards achieving his mission?
(a) A group of pixies declares war on him.
(b) The death of the giants' leader.
(c) A group of Death Eaters that chase him for months.
(d) He breaks his leg while rock-climbing.

2. Where does the action of Chapter 1 take place?
(a) Little Whinging.
(b) Hogwarts.
(c) Azkaban.
(d) Hogsmeade.

3. Who appears unexpectedly during the hearing to come to Harry's aid?
(a) Albus Dumbledore.
(b) Mrs. Weasley.
(c) Sirius Black.
(d) Hagrid.

4. At the end of Chapter Six, what dampens Harry's mood?
(a) Memories of how his parents were killed.
(b) A message from Hagrid about the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.
(c) The realization that he has a hearing at the Ministry of Magic the next day.
(d) Hearing that Quidditch was cancelled for the coming school year.

5. Where does Harry have to travel in Chapter 7?
(a) Azkaban.
(b) The Ministry of Magic.
(c) Hogsmeade.
(d) Hogwarts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Sirius the happiest Harry has ever seen during the holidays?

2. What does Umbridge taunt Snape about when she sits in on his Potions class?

3. Why is it difficult for Harry to summon his Patronus Charm?

4. What explanation does Hagrid give for his extended absence?

5. What travel method was used to escort Harry from the Dursleys' home to the Order of the Phoenix?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 1, why does Harry have such a difficult time summoning his Patronus Charm?

2. Why does Harry suspect Minister Fudge may be under a dark charm?

3. What does Sirius' family home reveal about his background that shocks Harry?

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

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

6. What part of being treated like an adult is difficult for the Weasley children when they are not allowed to rush to their father's bedside?

7. What upsets Ron so much about the letter he receives from his older brother?

8. What makes the hearing in Chapter 8 so unusual?

9. Describe the different approaches Ron and Hermione want to take in regards to attempting to free house elves.

10. Why do you think it is so difficult for Harry to accept the position teaching students Defense Against the Dark Arts?

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