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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 McGonegall tell Harry's class that Professor Trelawney does every year with her new third year students?
(a) Turns herself into a cat.
(b) Makes the students divine tea leaves.
(c) Predicts that someone will die.
(d) Has a fake premonition.

2. Why is Lupin not teaching his own class the day after Halloween?
(a) He has been fired.
(b) He is on a trip.
(c) He is too ill.
(d) He is being trained for a different position.

3. How does Harry plan to fly to London unseen?
(a) He will fly above the cloud line.
(b) A magic spell.
(c) He will travel at night.
(d) His invisibility cloak.

4. Who does Vernon's sister treat better than she treats Harry?
(a) Her dog.
(b) The mailman.
(c) Vernon's hired help.
(d) The messenger boy.

5. What does Harry receive over the summer holiday that brings him great joy?
(a) Birthday cards and presents.
(b) A picture of his girlfriend.
(c) Letters from Hogwarts.
(d) News that he will be able to move.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harry need his guardians to sign before he leaves for Hogwarts?

2. What is the name of the Wizard jail?

3. What house is Snape in charge of?

4. Who does Hermione say has approved her for taking extra classes for her third year?

5. How old does Harry Potter turn at the beginning of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the term "muggle" mean?

2. What causes Harry to think that he is weak compared to the other students?

3. Why does Harry suspect Lupin has been so ill?

4. Why does Harry live with the Dursleys when he is not at Hogwarts?

5. Who tells Dumbledore that Black could have entered the school with inside help?

6. What is Ron's worst fear?

7. Who is everyone's favorite teacher during Harry's third year at Hogwarts.

8. What surprise gift does Harry find on Christmas morning?

9. Why is the ministry so concerned about Harry's safety before he returns to Hogwarts?

10. Why does McGonegall take Harry's surprise gift away on Christmas afternoon?

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