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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 is the Gryffindor Quidditch practice cancelled?

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

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

4. What does Harry do to earn another week of detention with Professor Umbridge?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does it show about the childrens' characters that they decide to visit Gilderoy Lockhart while at the hospital?

9. Why does Harry stay awake all night before going to visit Mr. Weasley at the hospital?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The wizarding world is highly divided by both race and familial ties, with family lineage playing a large role in one's social standing. Choose one main character and discuss thoroughly the impact "blood" has on the character and their values. Be sure to include external and internal factors that contribute to this personal development.

Essay Topic 2

Most characters in the novel are not perfect because that they have flaws either in their present or in their past. By exposing these flaws, the reader and main characters are exposed to the concept of Redemption. What role do you believe Redemption plays in Harry's growth throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 3

The romance between Harry and Cho plagues him throughout the novel as he attempts to navigate through her complex emotional state. What would have needed to be different for their romance to work? Would it have made a difference to the outcome of the novel?

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