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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. What is Firenze's opinion of the human approach to Divination?

2. What does Dumbledore do to get Harry out of trouble?

3. How does Hermione trick Umbridge into stopping her plans to torture Harry?

4. Why does Harry suspect Kreacher has been up to mischief when the house elf finally reappears?

5. What does Umbridge demand from Snape in order to interrogate Harry?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Despite Umbridge's reaction, what is heartening to Harry about how people respond to the newspaper article about his encounter with Voldemort?

3. Why do Harry and Hermione decide to wait to tell Ron about Hagrid's brother?

4. Why does such a large group of students want to accompany Harry to the Ministry of Magic?

5. Why was it so important for Harry to remain with his horrible family while growing up?

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

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

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 are the centaurs angry with Hagrid, and what makes them decide not to attack him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Ministry of Magic clearly plays a large role in the novel, taking over Hogwarts bit by bit with an inside agent. Discuss the role of the Ministry of Magic, as both a foil to Dumbledore and also as a representation of the dangers of censorship and governmental control of education.

Essay Topic 2

Dumbledore is one of the most mysterious and powerful characters within the setting of the novel. Discuss the archetype represented by Dumbledore, and how this symbolic figure impacts the protagonists and their growth.

Essay Topic 3

Rowling seems to associate Coming of Age with painful experiences. Do you agree that the characters must develop a sense of mortality in order to mature and come of age? Support your assertion with details from the novel.

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