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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 the spell that the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher teaches that causes embarrassment?

2. What does Vernon's sister say Harry should feel towards his uncle?

3. What do Ron and Hermione order at the Three Broomsticks pub on their second trip to Hogsmeade?

4. What does Harry, Ron and Hermione find when they return to their common room after the Halloween Feast?

5. What is Neville's worst fear?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the dementors look like?

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

3. What bit of news does Harry hear during his first Potions lesson of the year?

4. Why does Buckbeak attack Malfoy on his first class with Hagrid?

5. Just after leaving the Dursleys' house, what does Harry see in some bushes?

6. Who substitutes for Lupin when he is too sick to teach his class?

7. What appears as Lupin's worst fear?

8. What does Harry need Uncle Vernon to sign before he heads back to Hogwarts at the end of the summer?

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

10. Who approves Hermione to take so many extra classes in her third year at Hogwarts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The dementors are a very integral part of this plot. How do their actions change the tide of the plot? Do you think they are aware of what they are doing? Why or why not? Make sure to use examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Trelawney is an important piece in the puzzle of this plot. Explain her character and the significance her and her class had on Harry's well-being and the plot.

Essay Topic 3

Explain some of the spells from the book and how they were executed. What significance do these spells have on the outcome of the book and the growth of Harry's character?

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