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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. Where do the children find themselves after entering the black door from Harry's dreams?

2. Why won't Dumbledore let Harry leave his office when Harry begins throwing things around?

3. What do Moody, Tonks and Lupin tell the Dursleys before sending Harry home with them?

4. What profession does Harry tell McGonagall he wants to pursue after Hogwarts?

5. Why does Harry refuse the beverage Umbridge offers him when she summons him after being named Headmaster?

Short Essay Questions

1. What factors lead into Harry deciding he wants to become an Auror?

2. What causes McGonagall to vow that she will see Harry an Auror if it's the last thing she does?

3. Why is Harry so determined to continue pressing forward, even against his friends' advice?

4. What is so impressive about Hagrid's fight with Umbridge and her goons?

5. Do you think Sirius has any responsibility for his own fate when he is hit by a spell and disappears through the archway? Explain.

6. Why does Harry destroy so many items in Dumbledore's office after returning from the Ministry?

7. Why do you think Voldemort is afraid of Dumbledore?

8. Do you think Snape was being truthful or that he was helping Harry when he told Umbridge he had no more truth potion? Give details that support your assertion.

9. Why does Harry have such a difficult time understanding Cho's feelings and reaction during their first date?

10. What reaction does Umbridge have to the O.W.L. examiners?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Family is a recurring and tremendously important theme in the novel. Discuss how Family impacts Harry at different points in the novel, and how this helps to further the plot.

Essay Topic 2

Ron and Hermione argue passionately over the plight of the House Elves at Hogwarts. Whose position do you agree with, and why? What role does slavery play in this novel? Does it affect anyone other than the House Elves?

Essay Topic 3

One of Harry's great strengths has traditionally been his ability and willingness to place faith in others. Discuss the many leaps of faith that Harry takes throughout the novel, and how they change as the story progresses and he matures. What do the changes show about his personal development? Does his continual faith in others display optimism or naivete?

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