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Harry Potter and the Order of the

Phoenix Lesson Plans


Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J. K.
Rowling
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Contents
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Lesson Plans............................................................. 1

Contents...................................................................................................................................... 2

Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 4

Lesson Calendar.......................................................................................................................... 9

Chapter Abstracts...................................................................................................................... 20

Character Descriptions.............................................................................................................. 36

Object Descriptions.................................................................................................................... 42

Daily Lessons............................................................................................................................ 45

Fun Activities.............................................................................................................................. 78

Essay Topics.............................................................................................................................. 82

Short Essay Questions.............................................................................................................. 86

Short Essay Questions Key....................................................................................................... 95

Multiple Choice........................................................................................................................ 108

Multiple Choice Key................................................................................................................. 139

Short Answer Questions.......................................................................................................... 140

Short Answer Questions Key................................................................................................... 166

Oral Reading Evaluation Sheet................................................................................................ 193

Reading Assignment Sheet...................................................................................................... 194

Writing Evaluation Form........................................................................................................... 195

One Week Quiz A.................................................................................................................... 196

Two Week Quiz A..................................................................................................................... 199

Four Week Quiz A.................................................................................................................... 202

Four Week Quiz B.................................................................................................................... 205

Eight Week Quiz A................................................................................................................... 209

Eight Week Quiz B................................................................................................................... 212

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Eight Week Quiz C................................................................................................................... 215

Eight Week Quiz D................................................................................................................... 219

Eight Week Quiz E................................................................................................................... 223

Eight Week Quiz F................................................................................................................... 226

Eight Week Quiz G.................................................................................................................. 229

Mid-Book Test - Easy............................................................................................................... 232

Final Test - Easy...................................................................................................................... 238

Mid-Book Test - Medium.......................................................................................................... 244

Final Test - Medium.................................................................................................................. 252

Mid-Book Test - Hard............................................................................................................... 259

Final Test - Hard....................................................................................................................... 266

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Introduction
Teaching Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
The Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix lesson plan contains a variety of
teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Inside you'll find 30 Daily Lessons, 20
Fun Activities, 180 Multiple Choice Questions, 60 Short Essay Questions, 20 Essay
Questions, Quizzes/Homework Assignments, Tests, and more. The lessons and
activities will help students gain an intimate understanding of the text, while the tests
and quizzes will help you evaluate how well the students have grasped the material.

Target Grade: 7th-12th (Middle School and High School)

Length of Lesson Plan: Approximately 197 pages. Page count is estimated at 300
words per page. Length will vary depending on format viewed.

Browse The Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Lesson Plan:

 Introduction  Short Essay Questions


 Lesson Calendar  Multiple Choice
 Chapter Abstracts  Short Answer Questions
 Character Descriptions  Worksheets and Evaluation Forms
 Object Descriptions  Quizzes
 Daily Lessons  Tests
 Fun Activities  Quiz/Test Generator
 Essay Topics

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Full Lesson Plan Overview
Completely Customizable!

The Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix lesson plan is downloadable in PDF and
Word. The Word file is viewable with any PC or Mac and can be further adjusted if you
want to mix questions around and/or add your own headers for things like "Name,"
"Period," and "Date." The Word file offers unlimited customizing options so that you can
teach in the most efficient manner possible. Once you download the file, it is yours to
keep and print for your classroom.

Lesson Plan Calendars

The Lesson Plan Calendars provide daily suggestions about what to teach. They
include detailed descriptions of when to assign reading, homework, in-class work, fun
activities, quizzes, tests and more. Use the entire Harry Potter and the Order of the
Phoenix calendar, or supplement it with your own curriculum ideas. Calendars cover
one, two, four, and eight week units. Determine how long your Harry Potter and the
Order of the Phoenix unit will be, then use one of the calendars provided to plan out
your entire lesson.

Chapter Abstracts

Chapter abstracts are short descriptions of events that occur in each chapter of Harry
Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. They highlight major plot events and detail the
important relationships and characteristics of important characters. The Chapter
Abstracts can be used to review what the students have read, or to prepare the
students for what they will read. Hand the abstracts out in class as a study guide, or use
them as a "key" for a class discussion. They are relatively brief, but can serve to be an
excellent refresher of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix for either a student or
teacher.

Character and Object Descriptions

Character and Object Descriptions provide descriptions of the significant characters as


well as objects and places in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. These can be
printed out and used as an individual study guide for students, a "key" for leading a
class discussion, a summary review prior to exams, or a refresher for an educator. The
character and object descriptions are also used in some of the quizzes and tests in this
lesson plan. The longest descriptions run about 200 words. They become shorter as the
importance of the character or object declines.

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Daily Lessons

This section of the lesson plan contains 30 Daily Lessons. Daily Lessons each have a
specific objective and offer at least three (often more) ways to teach that objective.
Lessons include classroom discussions, group and partner activities, in-class handouts,
individual writing assignments, at least one homework assignment, class participation
exercises and other ways to teach students about Harry Potter and the Order of the
Phoenix in a classroom setting. You can combine daily lessons or use the ideas within
them to create your own unique curriculum. They vary greatly from day to day and offer
an array of creative ideas that provide many options for an educator.

Fun Classroom Activities

Fun Classroom Activities differ from Daily Lessons because they make "fun" a priority.
The 20 enjoyable, interactive classroom activities that are included will help students
understand Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in fun and entertaining ways. Fun
Classroom Activities include group projects, games, critical thinking activities,
brainstorming sessions, writing poems, drawing or sketching, and countless other
creative exercises. Many of the activities encourage students to interact with each other,
be creative and think "outside of the box," and ultimately grasp key concepts from the
text by "doing" rather than simply studying. Fun activities are a great way to keep
students interested and engaged while still providing a deeper understanding of Harry
Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and its themes.

Essay Questions/Writing Assignments

These 20 Essay Questions/Writing Assignments can be used as essay questions on a


test, or as stand-alone essay topics for a take-home or in-class writing assignment on
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Students should have a full understanding of
the unit material in order to answer these questions. They often include multiple parts of
the work and ask for a thorough analysis of the overall text. They nearly always require
a substantial response. Essay responses are typically expected to be one (or more)
page(s) and consist of multiple paragraphs, although it is possible to write answers
more briefly. These essays are designed to challenge a student's understanding of the
broad points in a work, interactions among the characters, and main points and themes
of the text. But, they also cover many of the other issues specific to the work and to the
world today.

Short Essay Questions

The 60 Short Essay Questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence
answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of Harry Potter and
the Order of the Phoenix by describing what they've read, rather than just recalling it.
The short essay questions evaluate not only whether students have read the material,
but also how well they understand and can apply it. They require more thought than
multiple choice questions, but are shorter than the essay questions.

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Multiple Choice Questions

The 180 Multiple Choice Questions in this lesson plan will test a student's recall and
understanding of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Use these questions for
quizzes, homework assignments or tests. The questions are broken out into sections,
so they focus on specific chapters within Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
This allows you to test and review the book as you proceed through the unit. Typically,
there are 5-15 questions per chapter, act or section.

Evaluation Forms

Use the Oral Reading Evaluation Form when students are reading aloud in class. Pass
the forms out before you assign reading, so students will know what to expect. You can
use the forms to provide general feedback on audibility, pronunciation, articulation,
expression and rate of speech. You can use this form to grade students, or simply
comment on their progress.

Use the Writing Evaluation Form when you're grading student essays. This will help you
establish uniform criteria for grading essays even though students may be writing about
different aspects of the material. By following this form you will be able to evaluate the
thesis, organization, supporting arguments, paragraph transitions, grammar, spelling,
punctuation, etc. of each student's essay.

Quizzes/Homework Assignments

The Quizzes/Homework Assignments are worksheets that can be used in a variety of


ways. They pull questions from the multiple choice and short essay sections, the
character and object descriptions, and the chapter abstracts to create worksheets that
can be used for pop quizzes, in-class assignments and homework. Periodic homework
assignments and quizzes are a great way to encourage students to stay on top of their
assigned reading. They can also help you determine which concepts and ideas your
class grasps and which they need more guidance on. By pulling from the different
sections of the lesson plan, quizzes and homework assignments offer a comprehensive
review of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in manageable increments that are
less substantial than a full blown test.

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Tests

Use the Test Summary page to determine which pre-made test is most relevant to your
students' learning styles. This lesson plan provides both full unit tests and mid-unit tests.
You can choose from several tests that include differing combinations of multiple choice
questions, short answer questions, short essay questions, full essay questions,
character and object matching, etc. Some of the tests are designed to be more difficult
than others. Some have essay questions, while others are limited to short-response
questions, like multiple choice, matching and short answer questions. If you don't find
the combination of questions that best suits your class, you can also create your own
test on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

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Lesson Calendar
Definitions

 Review Chapter Abstracts: Chapter abstracts are synopses of each chapter


that you can use to review the reading assignments with your students.
 Daily Lessons: There are 30 daily lessons detailed in this lesson plan. Select a
new daily lesson for each day.
 Fun Activities: There are 20 fun activities in this lesson plan. They serve as a
way for students to interact with the material in an enjoyable, educational way.
 Read Aloud in Class: Ask students to take turns reading aloud from where they
left off in their most recent reading assignment. Use the Oral Reading Evaluation
Form in this lesson plan to evaluate their reading skills.
 In-Class Handout: An in-class handout can be one of the quizzes/homework
assignments, vocabulary games, worksheets, or an essay/writing assignment. It's
something the students can complete and turn in during class, or begin in-class
and take home to finish as a homework assignment.

One Week Lesson Calendar

Before the unit begins:

 Homework Assignment: Read through Chapter 15 "The Hogwarts High Inquisitor"


| Chapter 16 "In the Hog's Head"
Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3 - Quiz Day 4 - Day 5 - Test
Introduce Unit Review Unit Review Unit

Review Review Review Review Test


Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to
Chapter 15 Chapter 23 Chapter 31 Chapter 38
"The Hogwarts "Christmas on "O.W.L.S" "The Second
High Inquisitor" the Closed War Begins"
| Chapter 16 Ward" Quiz
"In the Hog's 1 Lesson from
Head" 1 Lesson from 1 Lesson from Daily Lessons
Daily Lessons Daily Lessons 24-30
1 Lesson from 9-15 16-23
Daily Lessons 1 In-Class
1-8 1 In-Class 1 In-Class Handout
Handout Handout
1 Fun Activity Homework
from Fun Homework 1 Fun Activity Assignment:
Activities 1-10 Assignment: from Fun Study for the
Read through Activities 11-20 test

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Students Read Chapter 31 Homework
Aloud in Class "O.W.L.S" and Assignment:
choose a Read through
Homework homework Chapter 38
Assignment: assignment "The Second
Read through from one of the War Begins"
Chapter 23 Daily Lessons and assign an
"Christmas on essay, due the
the Closed week following
Ward" the test

Two Week Lesson Calendar

Before the unit begins:

 Homework Assignment: Read through Chapter 7 "The Ministry of Magic" |


Chapter 8 "The Hearing"
Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3 - Day 4 - Day 5 - Quiz
Introduce Unit Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit

Review Review Review Review Review


Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to
Chapter 7 "The Chapter 13 Chapter 18 Chapter 22 "St. Chapter 25
Ministry of "Detention with "Dumbledore's Mungo's "The Beetle at
Magic" | Dolores" | Army" Hospital for Bay"
Chapter 8 "The Chapter 14 Magical
Hearing" "Percy and 1 Lesson from Maladies and Quiz
Padfoot" Daily Lessons Injuries"
1 Lesson from 9-12 Homework
Daily Lessons 1 Lesson from 1 Lesson from Assignment:
1-4 Daily Lessons 1 In-Class Daily Lessons Read through
5-8 Handout 13-15 Chapter 28
Students Read "Snape's Worst
Aloud in Class 1 Fun Activity Homework 1 Fun Activity Memory" and
from Fun Assignment: from Fun assign an
Homework Activities 1-5 Read through Activities 6-10 essay, due the
Assignment: Chapter 22 "St. week following
Read through Homework Mungo's Review for the the final test
Chapter 13 Assignment: Hospital for quiz
"Detention with Read through Magical
Dolores" | Chapter 18 Maladies and Homework
Chapter 14 "Dumbledore's Injuries" Assignment:
"Percy and Army" Read through
Padfoot" Chapter 25
"The Beetle at

10
Bay" and study
for the quiz
Day 6 - Day 7 - Day 8 - Day 9 - Day 10 - Final
Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit Test

Review Review Review Review Test


Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to
Chapter 28 Chapter 32 Chapter 35 Chapter 38
"Snape's Worst "Out of the "Beyond the "The Second
Memory" Fire" Veil" War Begins"

1 Lesson from 1 Lesson from 1 Lesson from 1 Lesson from


Daily Lessons Daily Lessons Daily Lessons Daily Lessons
16-19 20-23 24-27 28-30

1 Fun Activity 1 In-Class 1 In-Class 1 In-Class


from Fun Handout Handout Handout
Activities 11-15
Students Read 1 Fun Activity Review for the
Homework Aloud in Class from Fun test
Assignment: Activities 16-20
Read through Homework Homework
Chapter 32 Assignment: Homework Assignment:
"Out of the Read through Assignment: Study for the
Fire" and Chapter 35 Read through test
choose a "Beyond the Chapter 38
homework Veil" and "The Second
assignment choose a War Begins"
from one of the homework
Daily Lessons assignment
from one of the
Daily Lessons

Four Week Lesson Calendar

Before the unit begins:

 Homework Assignment: Read through Chapter 3 "The Advance Guard" | Chapter


4 "Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place"
Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3 - Day 4 - Day 5 - Quiz
Introduce Unit Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit

Review Review Review Review Review


Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to

11
Chapter 3 "The Chapter 7 "The Chapter 9 "The Chapter 13 Chapter 17
Advance Ministry of Woes of Mrs. "Detention with "Educational
Guard" | Magic" | Weasley" | Dolores" | Decree
Chapter 4 Chapter 8 "The Chapter 10 Chapter 14 Number
"Number Hearing" "Luna "Percy and Twenty-four"
Twelve, Lovegood" Padfoot"
Grimmauld 1 Lesson from Quiz
Place" Daily Lessons Review Review
1-2 Homework Homework 1 Lesson from
Students Read Daily Lessons
Aloud in Class 1 In-Class 1 Lesson from 1 Lesson from 7-8
Handout Daily Lessons Daily Lessons
Homework 3-4 5-6 Students Read
Assignment: Homework Aloud in Class
Read through Assignment: 1 Fun Activity 1 Fun Activity
Chapter 7 "The Read through from Fun from Fun Homework
Ministry of Chapter 9 "The Activities 1-3 Activities 4-5 Assignment:
Magic" | Woes of Mrs. Read through
Chapter 8 "The Weasley" | Homework 1 In-Class Chapter 18
Hearing" Chapter 10 Assignment: Handout "Dumbledore's
"Luna Read through Army" and
Lovegood" and Chapter 13 Homework choose a
choose a "Detention with Assignment: homework
homework Dolores" | Read through assignment
assignment Chapter 14 Chapter 17 from one of the
from one of the "Percy and "Educational Daily Lessons
Daily Lessons Padfoot" and Decree
choose a Number
homework Twenty-four"
assignment
from one of the
Daily Lessons
Day 6 - Day 7 - Day 8 - Day 9 - Day 10 - Mid
Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit Unit Test

Review Review Review Review Review


Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to
Chapter 18 Chapter 20 Chapter 22 "St. Chapter 23 Chapter 25
"Dumbledore's "Hagrid's Tale" Mungo's "Christmas on "The Beetle at
Army" Hospital for the Closed Bay"
Review Magical Ward"
Review Homework Maladies and Test
Homework Injuries" Review
1 Lesson from Homework Homework
Daily Lesson 9 Daily Lessons Review Assignment:

12
1 Fun Activity 10-11 Homework 1 Lesson from Read through
from Fun Daily Lessons Chapter 27
Activities 6-7 1 In-Class 1 Lesson from 14-15 "The Centaur
Handout Daily Lessons and the Sneak"
Homework 12-13 1 In-Class and assign an
Assignment: Students Read Handout essay, due the
Read through Aloud in Class 1 Fun Activity week following
Chapter 20 from Fun Review for the the final test
"Hagrid's Tale" Homework Activities 8-9 test
and choose a Assignment:
homework Read through Homework Homework
assignment Chapter 22 "St. Assignment: Assignment:
from one of the Mungo's Read through Read through
Daily Lessons Hospital for Chapter 23 Chapter 25
Magical "Christmas on "The Beetle at
Maladies and the Closed Bay" and study
Injuries" and Ward" and for the test
choose a choose a
homework homework
assignment assignment
from one of the from one of the
Daily Lessons Daily Lessons
Day 11 - Day 12 - Day 13 - Day 14 - Day 15 - Quiz
Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit

Review Review Review Review Review


Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to
Chapter 27 Chapter 28 Chapter 30 Chapter 32 Chapter 33
"The Centaur "Snape's Worst "Grawp" "Out of the "Fight and
and the Sneak" Memory" Fire" Flight"
Review
Review the test 1 Lesson from Homework Review Quiz
Daily Lessons Homework
Daily Lesson 17-18 1 Lesson from Daily Lesson
16 Daily Lessons 1 Lesson from 23
1 Fun Activity 19-20 Daily Lessons
Students Read from Fun 21-22 Students Read
Aloud in Class Activities 10-12 1 In-Class Aloud in Class
Handout 1 Fun Activity
Homework Homework from Fun 1 Fun Activity
Assignment: Assignment: Homework Activities 13-14 from Fun
Read through Read through Assignment: Activities 15-16
Chapter 28 Chapter 30 Read through Homework
"Snape's Worst "Grawp" and Chapter 32 Assignment: Homework
Memory" choose a "Out of the Read through Assignment:

13
homework Fire" and Chapter 33 Read through
assignment choose a "Fight and Chapter 35
from one of the homework Flight" and "Beyond the
Daily Lessons assignment choose a Veil" and
from one of the homework choose a
Daily Lessons assignment homework
from one of the assignment
Daily Lessons from one of the
Daily Lessons
Day 16 - Day 17 - Day 18 - Day 19 - Day 20 - Final
Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit Test

Review Review Review Daily Lesson Test


Chapter Chapter Chapter 30
Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to
Chapter 35 Chapter 37 Chapter 38 1 In-Class
"Beyond the "The Lost "The Second Handout
Veil" Prophecy" War Begins"
Homework
Review Review Review Assignment:
Homework Homework Homework Study for the
test
1 Lesson from 1 Lesson from 1 Lesson from
Daily Lessons Daily Lessons Daily Lessons
24-25 26-27 28-29

1 Fun Activity 1 In-Class 1 In-Class


from Fun Handout Handout
Activities 17-18
Students Read 1 Fun Activity
Homework Aloud in Class from Fun
Assignment: Activities 19-20
Read through Homework
Chapter 37 Assignment:
"The Lost Read through
Prophecy" and Chapter 38
choose a "The Second
homework War Begins"
assignment and choose a
from one of the homework
Daily Lessons assignment
from one of the
Daily Lessons

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Eight Week Lesson Calendar

Before the unit begins:

 Homework Assignment: Read through Chapter 1 "Dudley Demented" | Chapter 2


"A Peck of Owls"
Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3 - Day 4 - Day 5 - Quiz
Introduce Unit Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit

Review Review Review Review Review


Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to
Chapter 1 Chapter 3 "The Chapter 5 "The Chapter 7 "The Chapter 9 "The
"Dudley Advance Order of the Ministry of Woes of Mrs.
Demented" | Guard" | Phoenix" | Magic" | Weasley" |
Chapter 2 "A Chapter 4 Chapter 6 "The Chapter 8 "The Chapter 10
Peck of Owls" "Number Noble and Hearing" "Luna
Twelve, Most Ancient Lovegood"
Students Read Grimmauld House of Review
Aloud in Class Place" Black" Homework Quiz

Homework Daily Lesson 1 Review Daily Lesson 3 Fun Activity 2


Assignment: Homework
Read through 1 In-Class 1 In-Class Students Read
Chapter 3 "The Handout Daily Lesson 2 Handout Aloud in Class
Advance
Guard" | Homework Fun Activity 1 Homework Homework
Chapter 4 Assignment: Assignment: Assignment:
"Number Read through Homework Read through Read through
Twelve, Chapter 5 "The Assignment: Chapter 9 "The Chapter 11
Grimmauld Order of the Read through Woes of Mrs. "The Sorting
Place" Phoenix" | Chapter 7 "The Weasley" | Hat's New
Chapter 6 "The Ministry of Chapter 10 Song" |
Noble and Magic" | "Luna Chapter 12
Most Ancient Chapter 8 "The Lovegood" "Professor
House of Hearing" and Umbridge"
Black" and complete the
complete the Daily Lesson
Daily Lesson
Day 6 - Day 7 - Day 8 - Quiz Day 9 - Day 10 -
Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit

Review Review Review Review Review


Chapter Homework Chapter Chapter Chapter
Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to
Chapter 11 Daily Lesson 5 Chapter 13 Chapter 15 Chapter 17
"The Sorting "Detention with "The Hogwarts "Educational

15
Hat's New 1 In-Class Dolores" | High Inquisitor" Decree
Song" | Handout Chapter 14 | Chapter 16 Number
Chapter 12 "Percy and "In the Hog's Twenty-four"
"Professor Students Read Padfoot" Head"
Umbridge" Aloud in Class Fun Activity 5
Quiz Review
Daily Lesson 4 Homework Homework 1 In-Class
Assignment: Review Handout
Fun Activity 3 Read through Homework Daily Lesson 7
Chapter 13 Homework
Homework "Detention with Daily Lesson 6 Fun Activity 4 Assignment:
Assignment: Dolores" | Read through
Complete the Chapter 14 Students Read 1 In-Class Chapter 18
Daily Lesson "Percy and Aloud in Class Handout "Dumbledore's
Padfoot" and Army"
complete the Homework Homework
Daily Lesson Assignment: Assignment:
Read through Read through
Chapter 15 Chapter 17
"The Hogwarts "Educational
High Inquisitor" Decree
| Chapter 16 Number
"In the Hog's Twenty-four"
Head" and
complete the
Daily Lesson
Day 11 - Day 12 - Quiz Day 13 - Day 14 - Day 15 - Quiz
Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit

Review Review Review Review Review


Chapter Chapter Chapter Homework Chapter
Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to
Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Daily Lesson Chapter 21
"Dumbledore's "The Lion and "Hagrid's Tale" 11 "The Eye of the
Army" the Serpent" Snake"
Review Fun Activity 7
Daily Lesson 8 Quiz Homework Quiz
Homework
Students Read Daily Lesson 9 Daily Lesson Assignment: Students Read
Aloud in Class 10 Read through Aloud in Class
Fun Activity 6 Chapter 21
Homework 1 In-Class "The Eye of the Fun Activity 8
Assignment: Homework Handout Snake" and
Read through Assignment: complete the Homework
Chapter 19 Read through Homework Daily Lesson Assignment:
"The Lion and Chapter 20 Assignment: Read through
"Hagrid's Tale" Complete the Chapter 22 "St.

16
the Serpent" and complete Daily Lesson Mungo's
and study for the Daily Hospital for
the quiz Lesson Magical
Maladies and
Injuries" and
complete the
Daily Lesson
Day 16 - Day 17 - Day 18 - Day 19 - Day 20 - Mid
Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit Unit Test

Review Review Review Review Test


Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Homework
Chapter 22 "St. Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Assignment:
Mungo's "Christmas on "Occlumency" "The Beetle at Assign an
Hospital for the Closed Bay" essay, due on
Magical Ward" Review day 38
Maladies and Homework Review
Injuries" Review Homework
Homework Daily Lesson
Daily Lesson 14 1 In-Class
12 Daily Lesson Handout
13 1 In-Class
Fun Activity 9 Handout Review for the
1 In-Class test
Homework Handout Fun Activity 10
Assignment: Homework
Read through Students Read Homework Assignment:
Chapter 23 Aloud in Class Assignment: Study for the
"Christmas on Read through test
the Closed Homework Chapter 25
Ward" and Assignment: "The Beetle at
complete the Read through Bay" and
Daily Lesson Chapter 24 complete the
"Occlumency" Daily Lesson
Day 21 - Day 22 - Day 23 - Day 24 - Day 25 - Quiz
Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit

Daily Lesson Review Review Review Review


15 Chapter Homework Chapter Chapter
Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to
Review the test Chapter 26 Daily Lesson Chapter 27 Chapter 28
"Seen and 17 "The Centaur "Snape's Worst
Homework Unforeseen" and the Sneak" Memory"
Assignment: Fun Activity 11
Read through Daily Lesson Review Quiz

17
Chapter 26 16 Homework Homework Daily Lesson
"Seen and Assignment: 18
Unforeseen" 1 In-Class Read through Fun Activity 12
Handout Chapter 27 Fun Activity 13
"The Centaur Homework
Homework and the Sneak" Assignment: Homework
Assignment: and complete Read through Assignment:
Complete the the Daily Chapter 28 Read through
Daily Lesson Lesson "Snape's Worst Chapter 29
Memory" "Career
Advice" and
complete the
Daily Lesson
Day 26 - Day 27 - Day 28 - Day 29 - Day 30 - Mid
Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit Unit Test

Review Review Review Review Quiz


Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Fun Activity 15
Chapter 29 Chapter 30 Chapter 31 Chapter 32
"Career "Grawp" "O.W.L.S" "Out of the Homework
Advice" Fire" Assignment:
Review Review Read through
Review Homework Homework Review Chapter 33
Homework Homework "Fight and
Daily Lesson Daily Lesson Flight"
Daily Lesson 20 21 Daily Lesson
19 22
1 In-Class Fun Activity 14
Homework Handout 1 In-Class
Assignment: Homework Handout
Read through Students Read Assignment:
Chapter 30 Aloud in Class Read through Homework
"Grawp" and Chapter 32 Assignment:
complete the Homework "Out of the Study for the
Daily Lesson Assignment: Fire" and quiz
Read through complete the
Chapter 31 Daily Lesson
"O.W.L.S" and
complete the
Daily Lesson
Day 31 - Day 32 - Day 33 - Day 34 - Day 35 - Quiz
Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit

Review Review Review Review Review


Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter

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Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to Abstracts up to
Chapter 33 Chapter 34 Chapter 35 Chapter 36 Chapter 37
"Fight and "The "Beyond the "The Only One "The Lost
Flight" Department of Veil" He Ever Prophecy"
Mysteries" Feared"
Daily Lesson Review Quiz
23 Daily Lesson Homework Review
24 Homework Students Read
Students Read Daily Lesson Aloud in Class
Aloud in Class Fun Activity 16 25 Daily Lesson
26 Daily Lesson
Homework Homework 1 In-Class 27
Assignment: Assignment: Handout Fun Activity 17
Read through Read through Fun Activity 18
Chapter 34 Chapter 35 Homework Homework
"The "Beyond the Assignment: Assignment: Homework
Department of Veil" and Read through Read through Assignment:
Mysteries" complete the Chapter 36 Chapter 37 Read through
Daily Lesson "The Only One "The Lost Chapter 38
He Ever Prophecy" "The Second
Feared" and War Begins"
complete the and complete
Daily Lesson the Daily
Lesson
Day 36 - Day 37 - Day 38 - Day 39 - Day 40 - Final
Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit Review Unit Test

Review 1 In-Class Collect essay Review Test


Chapter Handout assignments Homework
Abstracts up to
Chapter 38 Homework Daily Lesson Daily Lesson
"The Second Assignment: 29 30
War Begins" Finish the
essay Fun Activity 20 1 In-Class
Review Handout
Homework Homework
Assignment: Review for the
Daily Lesson Complete the test
28 Daily Lesson

Fun Activity 19

Homework
Assignment:
Complete the
Daily Lesson

19
Chapter Abstracts
Chapter 1 "Dudley Demented" | Chapter 2 "A Peck of
Owls"
• Harry is back home in Little Whinging and receiving no news from his friends/teachers.

• After arguing with his Uncle Vernon, Harry confronts Dudley and is taunted for crying
out while sleeping because of his nightmares.

• At the culmination of the argument, two dementors attack Harry and Dudley and he is
forced to summon an illegal Patronus Charm to fend them off.

• Harry receives a number of messages from the Ministry of Magic and others, with the
final result being he is not to leave the house and may be expelled from Hogwarts after
a hearing.

• The Dursleys threaten to kick him out of their home, but a mysterious owl arrives that
changes Aunt Petunia's mind.

Chapter 3 "The Advance Guard" | Chapter 4 "Number


Twelve, Grimmauld Place"
• Harry sends letters to Ron, Hermione and Sirius but receives no response for four
days.

• The Dursleys decide to leave and while Harry is home alone, he hears noises in the
kitchen which he thinks might be burglars.

• It turns out that Dumbledore has sent a contingent of witches and wizards to escort
Harry to safety, and they all leave Little Whinging on broomstick.

• Harry arrives at Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place, the headquarters for the Order of
the Phoenix.

• Harry is very happy to be reunited with his friends, but also shouts at them for keeping
him in the dark all summer.

• Once all is amended, Harry learns that Percy has had a falling out with the Weasleys,
and that The Daily Prophet has been making fun of Harry all summer.

• The kids try to eavesdrop on the meeting of the Order, but are discovered by Sirius
when a painting begins shouting.

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Chapter 5 "The Order of the Phoenix" | Chapter 6 "The
Noble and Most Ancient House of Black"
• Harry learns the order is staying in the ancestral home of his godfather, Sirius Black.

• There is heated discussion over whether Harry should be privy to information about
current events between Sirius and Mrs. Weasley.

• In the end, Harry and the others learn that Dumbledore is being discredited by the
Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge.

• Sirius informs everyone that Voldemort is trying to rebuild his army and create a very
powerful weapon.

• Harry learns the Black family supported the Pure Blood movement, and finds many
sinister artifacts and magical items in the house while cleaning.

• Kreacher, the Black family house elf, is introduced and makes no secret over his
hatred for Sirius and his friends.

• Harry also discovers that Sirius is related to many of the Dark Wizard families, but
gave up his heritage and was taken in by the Potters when he was young.

• Harry additionally learns that Sirius' brother was killed when he turned against
Voldemort.

Chapter 7 "The Ministry of Magic" | Chapter 8 "The


Hearing"
• Harry and Mr. Weasley travel by mundane means to the Ministry of Magic.

• Upon arriving at the Ministry, Harry and Mr. Weasley discover the time and location of
the hearing was changed without notice.

• Mr. Weasley is forbidden from entering with Harry, who must face the hearing and
Wizengamot alone.

• In an unusual turn, what would usually be a small disciplinary hearing, turns out to be
a large affair with numerous witches and wizards to vote upon Harry's fate.

• Dumbledore appears unannounced testify on Harry's behalf.

• Minister Fudge tries hard to get Harry convicted, but Dumbledore is able to overcome
all of Fudge's arguments

• Harry is declared innocent by the Wizengamot, although the vote is not unanimous.

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• Dumbledore leaves without ever speaking to Harry.

Chapter 9 "The Woes of Mrs. Weasley" | Chapter 10


"Luna Lovegood"
• Harry returns to the Order, and a large meal is held in honor of his acquittal.

• Owls arrive to announce that Ron and Hermione have been named Gryffindor
prefects, causing Harry to wrestle with disappointment and jealousy.

• Mrs. Weasley's grave concern for her family is highlighted when she is unable to
defeat a boggart because it shows her visions of her family's death.

• When one of the guards fails to report for duty, Sirius escorts the children to the train
station as a black dog.

• Harry, Ron and Hermione are separated when the latter two must go to the prefects'
car for instructions, leaving Harry behind.

• "The Quibbler" publication is introduced, with Hermione scoffing at the publication put
out by Luna Lovegood's father.

• Harry and friends have a run-in with Malfoy and friends, who hint that they know Sirius
was at the train station.

• Hagrid is strangely missing when the train arrives. Harry can now see sinister-looking
beasts that draw the carriages. The beasts can only be seen by those that have
witnessed death.

Chapter 11 "The Sorting Hat's New Song" | Chapter 12


"Professor Umbridge"
• Chapter 11 begins with the Sorting Hat singing a new song that warns of danger to the
school.

• During the meal, Dumbledore announces that there is a new professor taking over for
Hagrid, as well as a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.

• Professor Umbridge, the ministry employee that takes over teaching Defense Against
the Dark Arts, ends up taking over the event and makes a long, boring speech.

• Harry has a confrontation with another member of Gryffindor house over his reputation
which has been maligned in print all summer. Neville stands up for Harry.

• The children learn their class schedule will be very difficult this year, and begin
exploring what they will each do after Hogwarts.

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• Harry is embarrassed in front of the class during Potions, and later has an altercation
with Ron and Hermione where he yells at them for squabbling too much.

• Professor Umbridge announces that the students will no longer be learning practical
application of Defense Against the Dark Arts, but rather will study only theory.

• Harry and Professor Umbridge have a fight in front of the class, ending with him being
assigned a week of detention.

• Professor McGonagall warns Harry to watch out for Umbridge, since she is a Ministry
employee with an agenda.

Chapter 13 "Detention with Dolores" | Chapter 14


"Percy and Padfoot"
• Hermione has a confrontation with Fred and George over the new candies they are
testing on first-year students. The candies make the students sick and enable them to
get out of class.

• Ron and Hermione also begin to argue somewhat over their different beliefs in how
house elves should be freed, but no resolution is reached.

• Harry learns that not everyone thinks he is a liar, which is greatly comforting to him
since his reputation was so severely damaged over the summer.

• Harry discovers that Ron has been secretly practicing to try out as the Gryffindor
Keeper, and helps Ron to practice.

• During detention, Harry's scar and stomach both feel odd when Professor Umbridge
examines his hand, causing him to think she may be linked to Voldemort.

• Cho and Harry begin to outwardly express their liking for one another, although Harry
is not yet certain what action to take since he watched Cho's former boyfriend die.

• Disturbing newspaper articles reveal that Sirius is hiding out in London, and that a
member of the Order of the Phoenix has been sentenced to six months in Azkaban for
trying to break into the Ministry of Magic.

• Ron performs horribly during his first Quidditch practice, actually injuring another
member of his team due to his nervousness.

• After Quidditch practice, Ron receives a disturbing letter from his brother Percy that
advises him to distance himself from Harry and align with Umbridge; enraged, Ron
throws the letter into the fire.

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• Harry and Sirius have a challenging conversation in which Harry must advise caution
to Sirius, and Sirius expresses disappointment that Harry is not more adventurous like
his father would have been.

Chapter 15 "The Hogwarts High Inquisitor" | Chapter


16 "In the Hog's Head"
• The children read an article in the Daily Prophet that announces Umbridge has been
appointed Hogwarts High Inquisitor in order to institute educational reform at the school.

• Hermione disagrees volubly with Umbridge during the Defense Against the Dark Arts
class, and Harry receives another week of detention after trying to defend Hermione.

• Hermione asks Harry to teach her and other students Defense Against the Dark Arts,
since it has become apparent that the adults will not do so.

• Harry does not believe he is a good choice as a teacher, and becomes upset when
asked because he believes his previous victories have been largely due to luck.

• After two weeks, Harry agrees to teach those students that want to learn, thinking not
many people will want to be taught by him.

• The students set up a first information meeting of the new club, and twenty-five
Hogwarts students arrive at the Hog's Head in Hogsmeade to join the club.

• In a form of protest against the Minister of Magic's increasing paranoia, the students
decide to name their club Dumbledore's Army.

• Harry and Cho continue to show their growing attraction for one another, but Harry will
not be clear about his thoughts when asked by Hermione.

Chapter 17 "Educational Decree Number Twenty-four"


• Educational Decree Number Twenty-four is announced, disbanding all student groups,
teams and organizations and forbidding them from meeting until they have been
approved by Umbridge.

• The students fear someone in their club might have betrayed them, but Hermione
reveals that she placed a hex on the sign-up sheet that would reveal a traitor.

• Harry receives a message from Sirius via owl, but is warned by McGonagall that all
communication going in and out of Hogwarts may be monitored.

• Umbridge needles Snape during potions class, and places Professor Trelawney on
probation.

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• The Gryffindor Quidditch team is unable to have practice because they have not been
granted permission to meet.

• Harry speaks with Sirius in the fireplace, learning that Sirius knows of their plans to
meet in secret, that their meeting was spied on by Mundungus Fletcher, and that Mrs.
Weasley has forbidden Ron from participating in the group.

• Ron, Harry and Hermione are all very disturbed to see Umbridge's hand in the flames,
reaching out as though to grab Sirius' head.

Chapter 18 "Dumbledore's Army"


• The Gryffindor Quidditch team is finally given permission to reform, but they are forced
to cancel two practices due to severe weather.

• Hermione begins to question whether Dumbledore's Army should meet because Sirius
thinks it is a good idea and she doesn't trust his judgment.

• Harry realizes that when his scar hurts it's because he is linked to Voldemort and
experiencing the Dark Lord's moods, giving him new insight into his arch-enemy.

• Harry is awoken by Dobby, who explains that the house elves are offended by
Hermione trying to trick them into "freedom". Dobby also tells Harry where to find a
perfect meeting space for Dumbledore's Army: The Room of Requirement.

• Harry is chosen to lead the group at the first practice, and is pleased to see the
members progress as he gives them tips and pointers on their spell-casting.

Chapter 19 "The Lion and the Serpent"


• Two weeks pass, and Dumbledore's Army continues to successfully meet in secret and
practice Defense Against the Dark Arts.

• Hermione creates an ingenious method for keeping in touch with club members, based
loosely on methods used by Voldemort for tracking his Death Eaters.

• Gryffindor House must face Slytherin in the first Quidditch match of the season, in
which they are badly outscored.

• During the match, Slytherin House sings a very cruel song designed to insult and
unnerve Ron.

• Draco Malfoy shouts a string of insults about both the Potter and Weasley families
after the match, stopping only after he is physically attacked by Harry and George.

• When McGonagall attempts to discipline her boys, Umbridge comes in and announces
that she now has sole authority to mete out all discipline at Hogwarts.

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• Umbridge bans Harry, Fred and George from ever playing Quidditch again at school
and confiscates their brooms.

• At the end of the chapter, the children discover that Hagrid has returned to Hogwarts.

Chapter 20 "Hagrid's Tale"


• Wasting no time, Harry and his friends use his invisibility cloak to visit Hagrid in his
cabin at the edge of the forest.

• They discover Hagrid in rough shape, and badger him into telling them the story of his
mission to the giants with Madame Maxime.

• Hagrid tells the children that he was unable to win the new leader of the giants to his
cause, but was able to at least let the giants know that Dumbledore had good intentions.

• The visit with Hagrid is interrupted when Umbridge arrives at the cabin. The children
hide under the invisibility cloak, and listen as Umbridge interrogates Hagrid.

• Before leaving, Hermione cautions Hagrid that he may want to modify his lesson plans
in order to avoid Umbridge's continued scrutiny, but Hagrid shrugs off her concerns.

Chapter 21 "The Eye of the Snake"


• Hermione tries to convince Hagrid once again to change his plans before his first
class, but he maintains his lessons are more interesting than what others do. Umbridge
clearly shows her displeasure with his lesson plan but he perseveres anyhow.

• The students are shown the Thestrals that Harry first saw at the beginning of the book,
and Harry is both relieved and saddened to learn that others who have dealt with death
in person can also see the creatures.

• Ginny Weasley is appointed the position of new Gryffindor Quiddich Seeker, and the
last meeting of the D.A. is held before the holiday break. Harry is happy to see the
progress the members have made.

• After the meeting, Cho lingers to speak with Harry, and has a small breakdown over
Cedric's death the previous school year.

• Hermione explains to Harry the conflicting emotions Cho must be experiencing since
she likes Harry but is still sad over her boyfriend's death.

• Harry dreams about Arthur Weasley being attacked and bitten three times by a giant
snake, and hurries with Ron and Hermione to tell Professor McGonagall.

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Chapter 22 "St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies
and Injuries"
• Harry's dream of an attack on Mr. Weasley is relayed to Dumbledore, who sends the
paintings of Hogwarts Headmasters off to find him.

• When Dumbledore looks Harry in the face for the first time since the hearing, Harry is
nearly overcome by strong hate and a desire to attack the headmaster.

• When the children go to Sirius' house from the school, they are forced to wait there for
news of Mr. Weasley's condition so that suspicions about their knowledge are not
raised.

• After waiting for hours, the children receive word from Mrs. Weasley that their father's
condition is stable and he should fully recover.

• Harry tells Sirius about his frightening dream of the attack, and Sirius counsels him not
to worry.

• Upon visiting the hospital where Mr. Weasley is being treated, the children are told to
leave the room rather than be given details about the attack.

• By eavesdropping with one of Fred and George's magical devices, the children learn
with horror that Dumbledore believes Harry may be possessed by Voldemort.

Chapter 23 "Christmas on the Closed Ward"


• Harry decides to return to the Dursleys in order to protect his friends, but Dumbledore
tells him to instead stay with the Order.

• Harry avoids the others because he feels responsible for the attack, and is chastised
by Ginny for his behavior.

• After speaking with Ginny, who was actually possessed by Voldemort, Harry discovers
that he is not being truly possessed. This knowledge greatly eases his mind.

• While exchanging Christmas gifts, the members of the order realize that Kreacher has
been missing for some time. Sirius vows to find him.

• When everyone goes to visit Mr. Weasley at the hospital, he and Mrs. Weasley have
an argument because he allowed the staff to give him traditional Muggle-style stitches in
an attempt to get his wounds to heal faster.

• The children leave the awkward conversation and go to visit Gilderoy Lockhart (a
former professor who tried to erase their memories) in the mental ward.

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• While in the mental ward, they also see Neville Longbottom who is there visiting his
parents. Neville's parents were put there after being tortured by one of Voldemort's
lackeys.

Chapter 24 "Occlumency"
• After being missing for several days, Kreacher is discovered in the attic and Harry
suspects he has been up to no good.

• Snape arrives at the order and informs them that Dumbledore wants him to teach
Harry Occlumency, the art of defending them mind from magical intrusion.

• Snape and Sirius have a heated argument concluding with wands being drawn, with
Sirius being very concerned Snape will use his position as tutor to treat Harry poorly.

• Upon returning to Hogwarts, Harry blunders his way through asking Cho to
accompany him on a group outing on Valentine's Day.

• Snape begins tutoring Harry, removing several of his own memories and placing them
into Dumbledore's Pensieve before beginning.

• Harry has mixed results in his first Occlumency lesson, but is able to repel Snape from
his mind when Snape tries to see Harry's memory of the first time he kissed Cho.

• Through the process of his tutelage, Harry is able to revisit the hallway that keeps
popping up in his dreams, and learns it is outside the Department of Mysteries at the
Ministry of Magic.

• Harry tells Ron and Hermione about this discovery, and together they theorize that
Voldemort must be after something inside the Department of Mysteries - perhaps a
weapon.

• The chapter ends with Harry collapsing as he feels Voldemort laughing ecstatically
about something and is overwhelmed by the emotion.

Chapter 25 "The Beetle at Bay"


• The children learn Voldemort was happy because ten Death Eaters, including the
woman that tortured Neville's parents, escaped from Azkaban, and Sirius is suspected
of helping them.

• Umbridge decrees that teachers may not give any information to students that isn't
directly related to their course curriculum.

• Hogwarts students that lost relatives to the Death Eaters in the past are in the
spotlight, and attitudes toward Harry begin to shift as a result of the unwanted attention.

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• Harry and Cho go on their Valentine's date. The evening ends with Cho storming off in
jealous tears over Harry's friendship with Hermione.

• Hermione blackmails a newspaper reporter, Rita Skeeter, into publishing the full and
true accounting of Harry's run-in with Voldemort.

Chapter 26 "Seen and Unforeseen"


• Harry recounts his disastrous first date with Cho, and Hermione once again gives him
good advice, although his is unable to see Cho's perspective.

• The Gryffindor Quidditch team has their first match with their new recruits, and lose by
ten points.

• The newspaper article about Harry's encounter with Voldemort is printed, and
Umbridge flies into a rage, forbidding Harry to visit Hogsmeade again. Despite
Umbridge, Harry is happy to be receiving some public support now that the full story is
known.

• Harry reveals to Hermione that he is still having dreams that link him with Voldemort,
and she advises him to keep quiet in order to avoid trouble and/or punishment.

• Snape learns during an Occlumency lesson that Harry is having the dreams and
intensifies the training. This results in Harry accidentally gaining access to some of
Snape's memories.

• The lesson is interrupted by Professor Trelawney's screaming that Umbridge has fired
her and is forcing her to leave Hogwarts.

• Dumbledore steps in and allows Trelawney to stay at Hogwarts as a guest, and also
appoints Firenze, a centaur, as the new Divination professor.

Chapter 27 "The Centaur and the Sneak"


• The new Divination professor, Firenze the Centaur, reveals that he was banished from
his people in order to aid Dumbledore. He also tosses out everything previously taught
by Trelawney as short-sighted and trivial.

• While teaching the D.A. members to cast a Patronus, Dobby arrives and warns the
group that Umbridge is coming, but Harry is caught anyway.

• One of the D.A. members, Marietta Edgecomb, arrives under the effect of Hermione's
hex and is revealed as the traitor.

• Minister Fudge is at Hogwarts to aid in disciplining Harry, which is very questionable


given the relative innocence of the offense.

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• Dumbledore, in the process of defending Harry, claims responsibility for the D.A. and
states that he plans to attempt to overthrow Fudge.

• Dumbledore easily escapes capture by knocking out Fudge's underlings, and urges
Harry to continue to master Occlumency before fleeing with the aid of his phoenix.

Chapter 28 "Snape's Worst Memory"


• Umbridge is named Headmaster the day after Dumbledore escapes, and immediately
sets up an Inquisitorial Squad with Draco Malfoy.

• Harry is summoned to Umbridge's office and interrogated, although he wisely refuses


to imbibe a drink he thinks may be spiked with truth serum.

• Fred and George Weasley decide they don't want to be at Hogwarts any longer and go
out in a blaze of glory by setting off an impressive array of fireworks all over the school.

• Harry and Snape are interrupted during their next Occlumency lesson and Harry
decides to spy on Snape's memories that he always puts in the Pensieve.

• Harry sees Snape's memory of James Potter, at Harry's age, tormenting Snape much
in the same way Draco Malfoy torments Harry and friends.

• Snape returns to find Harry spying on his private memories and throws Harry out in a
rage, telling him never to tell anyone or return to the office.

Chapter 29 "Career Advice"


• The children must go in for career counseling sessions, and Harry has to meet with
both McGonagall and Umbridge.

• The two women get into a fight over whether Harry can succeed in becoming an Auror,
with the argument culminating in McGonagall vowing to see Harry an Auror if it's the last
thing she does.

• Fred and George create a diversion so Harry can sneak into Umbridge's office and
speak with Sirius about Snape's memories of Harry's parents.

• Sirius reassures Harry that they were just immature youths, and also counsels him that
he must continue to master Occlumency.

• Harry leaves the office just in time to see Fred and George publicly quit the school in a
grand spectacle, while announcing the opening of their joke shop.

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Chapter 30 "Grawp"
• Chaos abounds at Hogwarts after the Weasley twins' departure, with students acting
out and teachers choosing not to help Umbridge restore order.

• Harry confesses that he funded the twins' shop from his tournament winnings, while
Hermione pressures him to resume his Occlumency lessons.

• The final Quidditch match of the season is underway when Hagrid asks Hermione and
Harry to come with him into the Forbidden Forest.

• There they learn that Hagrid has brought his brother, Grawp, home with him and wants
the children to promise to look after Grawp in the event that Hagrid is fired.

• In the forest, they encounter a group of centaurs who threaten Hagrid and only let the
group leave because they will not attack children.

• Upon returning to Hogwarts, the children learn that Gryffindor has won the Quidditch
Cup, largely because of Ron's goalkeeping. Harry and Hermione let Ron bask in the
limelight and choose to wait to tell him about their promise to Hagrid.

Chapter 31 "O.W.L.S"
• Ron relives his Quidditch victory over and over until Hermione and Harry tell him about
the promise to Hagrid.

• There is no time to worry, however, as the children are quite occupied with their O.W.L.
exams.

• During his Astrology exam, Harry witnesses Umbridge and six goons attacking Hagrid.
Hagrid escapes but McGonagall is injured while trying to protect him.

• While trying to concentrate on the History of Magic exam, Harry drifts back into his
dream, and sees Voldemort's hand coming from Harry's own arm.

• The dream continues until Harry realizes that he is torturing his godfather, Sirius.

Chapter 32 "Out of the Fire"


• Harry learns McGonagall has been taken to the hospital when he tries to tell her about
his dream, and is then convinced by Hermione to try to contact Sirius before mounting a
full-scale rescue operation.

• The children come up with a plan to raid Umbridge's office and involve several friends,
but are caught by Umbridge herself.

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• Umbridge attempts to interrogate Harry about who he was contacting, and when he
will not reply, demands that Snape bring her more truth potion.

• Upon learning there is no more truth potion, Umbridge declares she will have to resort
to torture to get to the truth.

• Hermione, acting on her wit, feigns hysteria and convinces Umbridge that they were
contacting Dumbledore to take him to a weapon that was finally finished.

• Umbridge demands the children take her to the weapon, and the three leave together.

Chapter 33 "Fight and Flight"


• Hermione leads Harry and Umbridge into the Forbidden Forest, where they run into an
aggressive herd of centaurs.

• Umbridge insults and attacks the centaurs and is attacked in return and carried away
screaming.

• Harry and Hermione narrowly escape the same fate when Grawp distracts the
centaurs and ends up chasing them away through the forest.

• Ron, Ginny, Luna and Neville defeat their Slytherin guards and meet Harry and
Hermione in the Forbidden Forest.

• Despite Harry's protests, the whole group insists on going with him to the Ministry of
Magic, even though they have to ride Thestrals to get there.

Chapter 34 "The Department of Mysteries"


• The Thestrals drop the children right at the Ministry of Magic, where they are surprised
by the total lack of security, but continue on to save Sirius.

• After going through a number of rooms and narrowly avoiding being horribly lost, they
end up in the room from Harry's dreams.

• Although the room is correct, Harry cannot find Sirius anywhere.

• Amid the multitude of shelves all filled with glass orbs, Ron discovers an orb that bears
the names of both Voldemort and Harry.

• Despite his friends' protests, Harry decides to pick up the orb, hoping something
dramatic will happen.

• While he doesn't get his wish granted by the orb, he does hear the voice of Lucious
Malfoy directly behind him demanding he turn the orb over.

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Chapter 35 "Beyond the Veil"
• Harry and friends are surrounded by 12 death eaters, including Lucious Malfoy and
Bellatrix Lestrange.

• Harry realizes his only advantage is that everyone needs the orb intact, and instructs
his friends to begin breaking all the orbs in order to confuse their adversaries.

• Malfoy informs Harry that only the person about whom the prophecy was written can
retrieve the orb, hence why Voldemort tricked him into retrieving it.

• The children engage in heated battle with the Death Eaters, with injuries occurring on
each side and the children getting separated.

• Neville attempts to aid Harry and is caught and tortured by Bellatrix Lestrange, the
witch that tortured his parents into insanity.

• Several members of the Order of the Phoenix arrive suddenly and the odds begin to
even; then Dumbledore arrives and victory seems assured.

• Sirius is in the middle of battling with and taunting his cousin Bellatrix when he is
caught off guard by a spell and disappears into the mysterious archway.

Chapter 36 "The Only One He Ever Feared"


• Harry tries to follow Sirius through the archway, but Lupin restrains him and says Sirius
is not coming back.

• Enraged, Harry chases Bellatrix Lestrange into the Ministry lobby and uses forbidden
magic on her. He also hurls insults and finally taunts her with the Death Eaters' failure.

• Hearing of his minions' defeat, Voldemort appears and tries to finally kill Harry once
and for all.

• Dumbledore steps in, animating statues to save Harry and subdue Bellatrix, calmly
fighting Voldemort while promising him a fate worse than death.

• Dumbledore only appears panicked when Voldemort possesses Harry - the


possession ends when Harry begins wishing actively for death so he can rejoin his
godfather.

• With the fight over, Minister Fudge and a group of Aurors appear.

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• Dumbledore makes it clear that he will no longer tolerate the Ministry's nonsense, and
demands that Harry and friends to returned to Hogwarts, Umbridge fired, Hagrid
allowed to teach, and Dumbledore reinstated as Headmaster.

Chapter 37 "The Lost Prophecy"


• Harry blames himself for Sirius' death, and flies into a violent rage when Dumbledore
tries to console him.

• Dumbledore will not let Harry leave the office until he has explained the series of
events for which Dumbledore himself feels responsible.

• Dumbledore reveals that he has made many mistakes, and should have told Harry
about the prophecy sooner to prevent the horrible events that happened.

• He also shares that the reason Harry was made to stay with the Dursleys was
because of a powerful protective spell that would keep Harry safe as long as he was
living with family.

• Harry is surprised to hear that Snape has been actively working to help him during
Umbridge's reign at Hogwarts.

• The chapter closes with Dumbledore stating that Harry was not made a prefect
because Dumbledore thought he already had enough to worry about.

Chapter 38 "The Second War Begins"


• Harry visits Ron and Hermione in the hospital and learns he has been redeemed to the
wizarding world by an article in the Sunday Prophet.

• Umbridge is retrieved alive from the Forbidden Forest, and is greatly changed. The
school unceremoniously jeers her out of the castle.

• Harry avoids people whenever possible, but runs into Draco Malfoy who swears he will
have revenge upon Harry for what happened to Lucious Malfoy.

• Nothing anyone says is any comfort to Harry, until he speaks to Luna Lovegood who
reminds him it's possible he may actually see Sirius again since they heard voices
coming from beyond the veiled archway.

• Malfoy and friends try to ambush Harry on the train ride home, but the D.A. fight them
off easily.

• Upon turning Harry over to the Dursleys, the members of the Order gravely warn them
that they will be held accountable if they mistreat him in any way.

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• Promising to get together as soon as possible, the friends part ways for the summer
vacation.

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Character Descriptions
Harry Potter
This character is the protagonist and has a lightning shaped scar on his forehead.

Hermione Grainger
This character is constantly studying theories and applications of magic, and is a very
close friend of the protagonist.

Ron Weasley
This character is frequently ridiculed by the Slytherins due to being from a very poor
family and is a very close friend of the protagonist.

Sirius Black
This character escapes from Azkaban after being wrongfully imprisoned for murder, and
can turn into a dog at will.

Albus Dumbledore
This character is the Headmaster of Hogwarts, and watches over the protagonist
throughout the novel.

Rubeus Hagrid
As the instructor of Care of Magical Creatures, this character demonstrates a strong
love for all living things monstrous or mundane.

Professor Dolores Umbridge


This character spies for the Ministry of Magic as the sadistic new Defense Against the
Dark Arts teacher before being named Hogwarts' Grand Inquisitor.

Lord Voldemort
This character is referred to as "He Who Must Not Be Named" throughout the novel,
and is the leader of the Death Eaters.

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Professor Minerva McGonagall
This character is the stern, yet caring head of the Gryffindor house who tries to help the
students whenever possible.

Professor Severus Snape


This character actively dislikes the protagonist, and teaches Potions at Hogwarts.

James and Lilly Potter


These characters are the protagonist's parents and were murdered when the
protagonist was a baby.

Draco Malfoy
This character despises the main character and his friends, and is the Seeker of the
Slytherin Quidditch team.

Uncle Vernon Dursley


This character is very abusive to the protagonist and hates everything to do with magic.

Aunt Petunia Dursley


This character resents the protagonist's mother for having been an active witch, and yet
plays an important role in keeping the protagonist safe.

Dudley Dursley
Formerly very pudgy, this character is in better shape as a scholastic boxing champion
as well as a vandal and bully.

Mrs. Figg
A Squib sent by the Hogwarts Headmaster to watch over the protagonist, this character
poses as an elderly neighbor.

Mundungus Fletcher
This character, despite being a criminal, is very loyal to the Order of the Phoenix.

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Hedwig
This character is an owl that delivers mail to the protagonist.

Remus Lupin
A former Hogwarts professor and a werewolf, this character was friends with the
protagonist's parents when they were in school together.

Alastor
One of the wizards sent to collect the protagonist, this character has mismatched eyes:
one beady, the other a removable magical eye.

Nymphadora Tonks
An extremely clumsy shape-shifting Metamorphmagus and Auror, this character hunts
Dark wizards and is in the guard sent to collect the protagonist.

Fred and George Weasley


These characters are mischievous twins that are starting their own joke shop.

Ginny Weasley
Previously possessed by He Who Must Not Be Named, this character is able to offer the
protagonist some insight about being possessed.

Mrs. Weasley
A matriarch and a member of the Order of the Phoenix, this character thinks of the
protagonist as family.

Percy Weasley
This character disowns their family out of loyalty to the Ministry of Magic.

Kreacher
The house elf in the headquarters of the Order, this character is plainly hateful to
everyone.

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Pigwidgeon
This character is a tiny owl.

Minister Cornelius Fudge


Head of the Ministry of Magic, this character fears the Headmaster of Hogwarts will
attempt a coup.

Mr. Weasley
The patriarch of a large family, this character works at the Ministry of Magic and is seen
as odd because of a never-ending obsession with Muggles.

Bill Weasley
The eldest sibling of a very large family.

Regulus Black
This character is murdered after attempting to leave the Death Eaters.

Bellatrix Lestrange
The only Death Eater to escape the final confrontation, this character tortured a
Hogwarts student's parents into insanity.

Kingsley Shacklebolt
This character is a member of the Order of the Phoenix and the Auror in charge of the
hunt for an escaped Azkaban convict.

Lucious Malfoy
This character is a confirmed Death Eater and parent to the protagnoist's chief rival at
Hogwarts.

Crabbe and Goyle


These characters are two underling thugs at Hogwarts.

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Luna Lovegood
This character is an eccentric student whose father owns the wizard tabloid publication,
The Quibbler.

Neville Longbottom
A timid Gryffindor classmate, this character is the other student who fit the criteria
described in the prophecy.

Professor Grubbly-Plank
This character is the Care of Magical Creatures substitute.

Seamus Finnigan
This character's mother doesn't trust the protagonist after reading all the stories about
him in the Wizard Press.

Cho Chang
An attractive Seeker for the house of Ravenclaw, this character dated the student who
was murdered.

Cedric Diggory
Murdered by the Dark Lord during the previous year's tournament, this character also
dated the protagonist's main love interest.

Angelina Johnson
This character is the captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team.

Filch
This character is Hogwarts' ill-tempered groundskeeper.

Dobby
A former house elf freed by the protagonist, this character lives at Hogwarts and enjoys
helping him whenever possible.

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Madame Maxime
This character is a witch sent to help befriend the giants.

Nearly Headless Nick


One of the ghosts floating around Hogwarts, this character was nearly decapitated
when he was killed.

Phineas Nigellus
A former Slytherin Hogwarts headmaster who exists only in paintings, this character has
a portrait hanging in the headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix.

Gilderoy Lockhart
This character's memory was erased when a spell back-fired, and is now a permanent
resident of St. Mungo's Hospital.

Firenze
A centaur from the Forbidden Forest, this character becomes the new Divination
teacher.

Marietta Edgecombe
This character disapproves of the protagonist and betrays the D.A. to the High
Inquisitor.

Professor Marchbanks
A somewhat deaf elderly witch, this character arrives at Hogwarts to help administer the
O.W.L. exams.

Grawp
This character is considered small by giant standards, and is living at Hogwarts to learn
how to be around humans.

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Object Descriptions
4 Privet Drive, Little Whinging, Surrey, England
This is where the Dursleys live.

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry


This place is the setting for most of the action of the story.

Dumbledore's office
This place will only open for the "rightful headmaster" and is filled with strange magical
devices.

Umbridge's office
This place is full of sickeningly sweet baubles that have an unpleasant undertone and is
the scene of sadistic detention punishments.

The House of Black


An ancestral home, this location acts as the headquarters for the Order of the Phoenix.

St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries


A facility for the treatment of injuries and conditions caused by magic.

Azkaban
A prison for wizards and witches, this place is guarded by the dreaded dementors.

Hogsmeade
This bustling hub is the only openly wizarding village left in all of Britain.

Patronus charm
This spell summons a creature to protect the caster.

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O.W.L.
These rigorous exams are similar to finals for fifth year students.

S.P.E.W.
This group is dedicated to improving the lives of the elves.

Quidditch
This is a game played on broomsticks.

Bludger, Quaffle, Snitch


Components of the main school game the character's play.

Thestral
This is a flying magical beast that can only be seen by those who have witnessed death
firsthand.

Pensieve
This object allows the user to store extracted memories and view them at will.

Portkey
This object instantly transports the user to a prearranged destination.

Phoenix
This creature is a magical bird that bursts into flames upon death, only to rise from its
own ashes to live again.

Dementors
The guardians of a wizard prison, these creatures also hunt those who escape.

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Death Eaters
The name for dark wizards in service to Voldemort.

Seeker
The Quidditch player charged with finding and capturing the Snitch during a match.

Keeper
The Quidditch player charged with defending their team's goals from the opposition.

Aurors
The police of the magic world, these are highly trained officials who hunt dark witches
and wizards.

Muggle
A wizard's term for a person who does not use magic.

Mudblood
A highly offensive slur used for those of mixed magical lineage.

Occlumency
The art of protecting one's mind from intrusion.

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Daily Lessons
Lesson 1 (from Chapter 1 "Dudley Demented" |
Chapter 2 "A Peck of Owls")
Objective

Chapter 1 "Dudley Demented" | Chapter 2 "A Peck of Owls"

In the first two chapters, Harry is back in Little Whinging with his biological/foster family.
There is a great deal of tension in the household over the differences between the
Dursleys and Harry. In this lesson we will cover the concept of Family Values vs.
Individuality.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

Divide your whiteboard into two sections, and have two volunteers come up front to
write the class' suggestions on the board. Label the two halves: Dursleys/Harry. In Harry
Potter's life, what are the values the Dursleys seem to hold? What aspects of Harry's life
seem to conflict with that? How does Harry express his individuality?

2) Groups:

When the dementors attack, Harry is nearly overcome by the conflict of his home life. In
groups, discuss why the challenge between meeting family expectations and expressing
his individuality has caused this discord. What is it that enables Harry to cast the
Patronus Charm? How are the expectations of his friends different than his family?

3) Individual:

Writing Assignment: The first two chapters of the book paint a grim picture of Harry's life
at home, and yet he is forbidden several times from leaving the house. Keeping in mind
the theme of Family Values vs. Individuality, write a paragraph that lists at least three
potential reasons why this conflict between the two concepts might necessitate Harry
remaining close to family in the beginning of the novel.

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

How do the challenges Harry faces trying respect the values of his extended family in
the first two chapters parallel the challenges an average, non-magical teenager might

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have with family? How does setting up the main character in this familiar context serve
the author's purpose and engage the readers?

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapters 3 and 4 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Lesson 2 (from Chapter 3 "The Advance Guard" |


Chapter 4 "Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place")
Objective

Chapter 3 "The Advance Guard" | Chapter 4 "Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place"

In Chapters 3 and 4, Harry is required to place a great deal of faith in the decisions of
others. First, he leaves his family home with virtual strangers, and then learns that all
sorts of plans are being made around him that he is not allowed to participate in. This
lesson will deal with the idea of a Leap of Faith.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

Find several non-religious definitions of Faith and introduce them at the beginning of the
discussion. Then ask the class to add their thoughts and comments until you've come to
a working definition of the concept of Faith. Once you have a working definition of Faith,
come to a class consensus on what kind of action constitutes a Leap of Faith.

2) Groups:

In groups, have the students discuss the Leaps of Faith that Harry must take in
Chapters 3 and 4. What do these actions reveal about his circumstances? What do they
reveal about his character? Do these actions lead to his growth as a character, or do
they potentially hold him back?

3) Individual:

Using your notes from the class and group discussions, write a paragraph showing how
Harry's circumstances and character have been affected by his Leaps of Faith, and how
that might foreshadow Harry's growth throughout the novel.

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

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By the end of Chapter Four, Harry is learning that being right is not enough: others must
have faith in you as well. Explore in your journal the ways in which Harry's character is
being maligned, and what actions he could take throughout the novel to increase the
faith others have in him.

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapters 5 and 6 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Lesson 3 (from Chapter 5 "The Order of the Phoenix" |


Chapter 6 "The Noble and Most Ancient House of
Black")
Objective

Chapter 5 "The Order of the Phoenix" | Chapter 6 "The Noble and Most Ancient House
of Black"

The concept of "Coming of Age" is explored in Chapters 5 and 6, first in the argument
over whether Harry is old enough to know the full picture of world events, and second
when we learn of Sirius' choice to abandon his family's belief in his youth. This lesson
will deal with what it means to Come of Age and how it foreshadows potential events
throughout the novel.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

Introduce the concept of Coming of Age, in terms of reaching a physical and/or mental
age of reason. What actions throughout these two chapters show a willingness, or a
reluctance, of the main characters to approach this milestone? How do the adults in the
novel view this transition? What kind of conflict has it caused thus far?

2) Groups:

Search for ways in which the new knowledge and role that Harry is taking on may
foreshadow events to come in the novel. Since coming of age is clearly a theme in this
novel, what kind of action may he now take as a result of learning about Dumbledore,
Voldemort and their plans? How do you see him participating in the Order of the
Phoenix? Do you see his new perspective and role affecting his ability to be successful
at Hogwarts?

3) Individual:

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Write a one-page exploration of the parallels between Harry's and Sirius' journeys to
Come of Age. What similarities exist? What differences? How do these tie the two
together in the context of the novel? What conflict could you see it causing in the future?

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

Sirius shows a disturbing relationship with the house elf, Kreacher, in Chapters 5 and 6.
Despite this current relationship, when he came of age, he left his family behind in order
to pursue his own values. Discuss the ways in which this relationship still reflects the
choices he made when he reached an "age of reason", and yet also what ways this may
parallel the disdain his family and Voldemort's followers had for "mudbloods". Was his
coming of age experience as significant as Harry's has been and will likely continue to
be?

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapters 7 and 8 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Lesson 4 (from Chapter 7 "The Ministry of Magic" |


Chapter 8 "The Hearing")
Objective

Chapter 7 "The Ministry of Magic" | Chapter 8 "The Hearing"

It's somewhat ironic that the chapter entitled "The Hearing" is one marked by
miscommunication and a marked unwillingness to listen to others. This lesson will focus
on the juxtaposition between the title and action of "The Hearing".

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

Clarify first the two definitions/concepts between a court hearing and hearing as a form
of listening/understanding. Lead a discussion about whether anyone is actually trying to
hear/understand during this chapter. What about the way the hearing is structured leads
to this dissonance? Why would the author purposefully set up a conflict between the title
and action in a chapter? What could she be trying to draw to the reader's attention?
Which characters contribute, and in what kinds of ways, most strongly to this conflict?

2) Groups:

In small groups, discuss Minister Fudge's role in this chapter, and how he contributes to
the hearing. Does he appear to be interested in hearing/understanding Harry's

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perspective? Be sure to explain the response with specific supporting details. What
might be the cause of the communication challenges between Fudge and Dumbledore?
If Fudge is not hearing reason, who/what *is* he listening to?

3) Individual:

Dumbledore appears in the chapter to defend Harry, but appears not to hear when
Harry calls his name to stop him at the end. Write a paragraph discussing Dumbledore's
role in clarifying the communication during the hearing, and potential reasons he may
have chosen to ignore Harry's efforts to be heard as well.

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

Looking at the first eight chapters of the novel, discuss the ways in which hearing (both
in terms of physical hearing and interpersonal understanding) has played an important
role. What characters have been struggling to be heard? What characters are hearing
messages that may not be intended for them to hear? How do you see this furthering
the plot and building tension to cause conflict for Harry?

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapters 9 and 10 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Lesson 5 (from Chapter 9 "The Woes of Mrs. Weasley"


| Chapter 10 "Luna Lovegood")
Objective

Chapter 9 "The Woes of Mrs. Weasley" | Chapter 10 "Luna Lovegood"

Women in this novel are often seen in a grim or sinister light - Chapters 9 and 10
illustrate this by focusing on two very different women that highlight the dangerous times
Harry lives in. This lesson will focus on the women of the novel thus far, and in what
way their interactions with Harry contribute to his character development.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

Have a volunteer come to the front to write notes for the class to refer to in their group
discussions. Take a moment with the class to list the significant women in the novel thus
far, and a few character traits of each. In what way have these women significantly
contributed to the dark tone of this novel? This list should include: Mrs. Weasley, Aunt
Petunia, Hermione, Luna Lovegood and Mrs. Figg.

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2) Groups:

Assign one of the above characters to each group and have them delve further into that
character's interactions with Harry, and how his experience with each character has
contributed to his growth thus far.

3) Individual:

Mrs. Weasley plays a significant role in Harry's life, acting as his surrogate mother.
Explore in 1-2 written pages how her fears for Harry's and her family's future affect
Harry in Chapter 9. What kind of pressure do her visions place upon Harry? Is this
helpful or harmful to his development?

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

Luna Lovegood becomes a very significant character in Chapter 10 when she and Harry
share a moment that the other children cannot participate in. Explore in your journal
how this identification with an admittedly strange character helps to develop Harry's
sense of self, and whether you believe it will significantly change his perspective
throughout the novel.

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapters 11 and 12 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Lesson 6 (from Chapter 11 "The Sorting Hat's New


Song" | Chapter 12 "Professor Umbridge")
Objective

Chapter 11 "The Sorting Hat's New Song" | Chapter 12 "Professor Umbridge"

As the children return to school, there are a number of indicators of change in the air,
particularly in the matter of freedom of speech and education. The Ministry of Magic is
taking a very active approach to controlling the education of students at Hogwarts by
placing an employee as a professor at the school. This lesson will deal with the idea of
censorship and government control as it relates to the novel, and how it functions as an
allegory for real-life censorship and governmental oversight.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

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Begin with a group discussion of the growing role of government (i.e. the Ministry of
Magic) within the educational system. What societal changes are enabling this
governmental control to take place? What does it indicate about the validity of the threat
of Voldemort? Do the students agree that government should have control over
education, or should it be left in the hands of private citizens to decide?

2) Groups:

Discuss the decision of the Ministry of Magic to censor the Defense Against the Dark
Arts Class. Why would the Ministry choose that particular class curriculum to change
first? Do the students agree with that decision? What are the potential consequences of
forcing students to study theory rather than practical application of defensive magic?

3) Individual:

Censorship can be seen throughout these two chapters, not only in the forced
curriculum changes but also in the advice Harry is given by Professor McGonagall to
closely censor what he says when he's around Professor Umbridge. Discuss the role of
censorship in terms of how it affects the written and spoken word, and what potential
effect that it may have on the development of the youth at Hogwarts.

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

Censorship and government oversight of the educational system are hot topics in most
western societies. In 1-2 pages, discuss why the author has chosen to explore these
particular topics within this novel. What lessons might she be hoping the readers will
learn? Does she seem to be embracing this expanded governmental control, or to be
showing concerns about what that level of oversight might lead to?

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapters 13 and 14 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Lesson 7 (from Chapter 13 "Detention with Dolores" |


Chapter 14 "Percy and Padfoot")
Objective

Chapter 13 "Detention with Dolores" | Chapter 14 "Percy and Padfoot"

Chapters 13 and 14 each explore, in different ways, the rights and consequences of
individuals following their own path rather than one chosen for them by family, society or
other authority figures. This lesson will illuminate the continuing struggle between
personal choice and the expectations of others.

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Lesson

1) Class discussion:

Identify as a group at least three ways in which the struggle between personal choice
and expectations has been apparent in these two chapters. Guide the responses to
include at least the following: Fred and George choosing to pursue a joke shop rather
than continuing along the educational path; Hermione trying to force freedom upon the
house elves since she is certain they should desire it; and Ron choosing to take a stand
against his brother Percy and the Ministry of Magic.

2) Groups:

In small groups, have the students debate between themselves whether Ron or
Hermione has the right approach (or whether there is another effective method) in
dealing with the problem of freeing the house elves. Should all the house elves be
freed, or should they be given a choice? Is this type of indentured servitude really
slavery, as Hermione claims, or is it a symbiotic relationship in which the elves benefit
as much as their masters? Hermione's expectation is that all the elves should want to
be freed; looking at the theme of the lesson, is it fair to say that must be the case across
the board, or is there a chance the house elves would prefer to make their own
choices?

3) Individual:

Ron becomes very upset when he reads the letter from Percy, because in it, Percy
attempts to use his family ties with Ron to pressure him into making choices Ron
disagrees with strongly. Explore in 1-2 paragraphs the challenge Ron is facing between
meeting the expectations of his friends vs. the expectations of the Ministry of Magic and
his estranged brother.

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

Fred and George are clearly leaning towards pursuing practical, rather than academic,
knowledge. Reflect in your journal about how this choice may affect their future, and
whether other characters in the novel could benefit from making this same type of
decision. What kind of societal or familial pressure will the two boys likely face as a
result of making this unpopular choice? Do you think they are doing the right thing, or
should they stay in school?

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapters 15 and 16 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

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Lesson 8 (from Chapter 15 "The Hogwarts High
Inquisitor" | Chapter 16 "In the Hog's Head")
Objective

Chapter 15 "The Hogwarts High Inquisitor" | Chapter 16 "In the Hog's Head"

Chapters 15 and 16 set up a dynamic which will continue the rest of the novel, as the
children begin to question the authority of the adults and their right to make decisions
the impact their lives. This lesson will deal with the recurring theme of adults keeping
things from the children and the children's desire to grow into their own and acquire
knowledge.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

With the entire class, discuss what ways the adults of the novel have been seeking to
keep information from the main characters. Examples include: Mrs. Weasley wanting to
keep Harry from learning about what transpired over the summer; Dumbledore refusing
to speak with Harry; the Ministry of Magic forbidding practical application of Defense
Against the Dark Arts; and the appointment of Professor Umbridge as High Inquisitor to
institute educational reform. Why is the author creating these situations? What purpose
does this relationship between the adults and children serve in the development of the
main characters of the novel?

2) Groups:

In small groups, have the students consider the implications of Professor Umbridge's
appointment as Hogwarts High Inquisitor. How does it serve the Ministry of Magic to
have a member of their staff on the "inside" at Hogwarts? Why has the Ministry taken
such a firm stance against students having more than theoretical knowledge of
defensive magic? Is this justified?

3) Individual:

The students show very strong initiative and personal development in their choice to
seek their own methods of gaining what they consider important knowledge. Write 2-3
paragraphs detailing the steps that the students take to learn what they feel they need,
and how they are getting around the adults that are standing in their way. What
challenges are they likely to encounter, personally or as a group, because of these
actions? Do you consider this a childish rebellion, or the first acts of young adults
learning to make their own life decisions?

For homework:

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1) Journal writing:

In the matter of acquiring knowledge, Hermione has stepped into a strong leadership
role in Chapters 17 and 18. Take 1-2 pages in your journal to explore why this particular
theme of adults repressing knowledge hits so strongly with her character, and how she
is developing as a result of being forced to overcome this obstacle to her continued
learning.

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 17 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Lesson 9 (from Chapter 17 "Educational Decree


Number Twenty-four")
Objective

Chapter 17 "Educational Decree Number Twenty-four"

This chapter highlights three very different approaches to managing and developing
young people: strict authoritarian, conservative parenting, and laissez-faire friendship.
This lesson will examine the purpose and efficacy of all three approaches.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

Identify, as a class, the three different approaches being taken in Chapter 17 as different
adults attempt to influence the children. Three particular characters to discuss:

Professor Umbridge and her strict authoritarian approach;

Mrs. Weasley and her conservative parenting approach;

Sirius Black and his laissez-faire friendship approach.

What are the different tactics, specifically, that make up each approach? Which one
appears to be more effective, at least in the short-term?

2) Groups:

In small groups, assess the approach Sirius has been taking to guiding Harry. Although
he was is Harry's godfather and supposedly an authority figure, Sirius is frequently
being cautioned by Harry and friends. How is Sirius influencing Harry, Ron and
Hermione with his laissez-faire approach? Is he having the effect he intends, or is

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something else happening here? What reaction are the three friends having to this
approach? How is it helping them to develop further towards adulthood?

3) Individual:

Professor Umbridge takes a very strict, authoritarian approach to teaching and


managing students. While her decisions are clearly not popular with the students, she is
likely acting with their best interests in mind. In 2-3 paragraphs, explore the actions she
has taken to protect and guide the students to date, and what effect you believe she is
trying to achieve. Is she finding success in this? What could she do differently to more
effectively get her desired result in her dealings with the students?

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

In 1-2 pages in your journal, explore the three different methods of influencing the
Hogwarts students that were discussed in class. What do you believe has been most
effective thus far within the novel? This does not have to be the same answer as was
discussed in class: be sure to back up your assertion with specific supporting details
from the text.

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 18 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Lesson 10 (from Chapter 18 "Dumbledore's Army")


Objective

Chapter 18 "Dumbledore's Army"

Throughout the novel Harry and his friends are making choices, seeking to grow and
approaching adulthood in a variety of ways as they make decisions that affect others
around them. One such decision involves the naming of their secret club and decision to
continue meeting even after such clubs are expressly forbidden at Hogwarts. This
lesson will examine the reasons, for furthering plot and character development, that the
main characters are making these particular choices.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

Lead a discussion into the circumstances that led to the creation of Dumbledore's Army.
What has caused Harry and his friends to make this kind of choice? Is it a reflection of
their growing independence as they are coming of age and asserting themselves as

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young adults, or is this an act of childish rebellion? How does the formation of the group
further the plot of the novel and development of the main characters?

2) Groups:

In small groups, have the students discuss the irony in the chosen name of
"Dumbledore's Army". Given that this is exactly what Minister Fudge fears, is it a wise
choice as a name for a forbidden club? Does that factor into the decision-making
process? What caused this type of outright rebellion? How does it reflect the society,
culture and character development of Harry and his friends?

3) Individual:

Hermione experiences more than a brief moment of concern over whether


Dumbledore's Army should continue to meet, particularly since Sirius seems to think it is
a good idea. Write 1-2 paragraphs discussing this internal dilemma, and why she
ultimately decides the group should continue to meet.

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

Coming of Age is clearly a theme that recurs throughout the novel. In 1-2 pages,
examine one character and show how their choices, decisions and even challenges so
far in the book have reflected their personal development and growing maturity as they
gain age and life experience.

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 19 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Lesson 11 (from Chapter 19 "The Lion and the


Serpent")
Objective

Chapter 19 "The Lion and the Serpent"

J.K. Rowling is known for using heavy symbolism throughout her books to further the
plot and character development in the novels. This lesson will focus on the symbolism
of the title "The Lion and the Serpent" as it relates both to the Houses and characters
represented in the chapter.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

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Have two volunteers come up front to write on the board, dividing it in half. On one side,
write "Lion". On the other side, write "Serpent". Have the class identify the different traits
of lions and serpents that could be symbolically represented in the novel. From the lists
that are chosen, circle at least three traits for each creature that you would like the
students to focus on in their group discussions and individual reflections.

2) Groups:

In groups, have the students work together to clarify how the traits you have circled are
clearly present in the behavior of Gryffindor and Slytherin students in Chapter 19. Are
these traits exaggerated, or could they feasibly be present in high school students in
today's world? How does having such clear delineations of students along animalistic
traits further the author's themes in the novel?

3) Individual:

Choose one character, Harry or Draco Malfoy, and discuss whether his behavior in
Chapter 19 falls in line with the animal that represents their House. Use specific
supporting details to validate your assertion in 2-3 written paragraphs.

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

The symbolism of the Lion and the Serpent are not lost upon readers: clearly, however,
they are also apparent to the characters themselves within the novel. Write 1-2 pages in
your reflective journal discussing whether students are pushed towards certain types of
behavior by being assigned at a young age into a House that so strongly identifies with
specific character traits. Do you believe this causes extreme character traits to develop,
or that this is merely a method of putting like students together so they can make good
friends? Does this aid, or hinder the development of students at Hogwarts?

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 20 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Lesson 12 (from Chapter 20 "Hagrid's Tale")


Objective

Chapter 20 "Hagrid's Tale"

The concept of having "pure blood" and various forms of social elitism have been
present throughout the novel. With Hagrid's return, we discover again the stratification
of Rowling's fictional society when Hagrid talks of the difficulty of being a half-giant. This
lesson will address the "blood" issue as it has arisen throughout the novel and
specifically in Chapter 20.

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Lesson

1) Class discussion:

As a class, identify the different ways in which having "pure blood" has been an issue
thus far in the novel. Be sure to include the following: Hermione Granger being muggle-
born; Harry Potter being partially "mudblood"; the elitism of the Malfoys and others in
Slytherin House; Hagrid being a half-giant; and the Weasleys choosing to associate with
and study Muggles. What effect has this elitism had on the society in which Harry seeks
to integrate himself? Looking at this issue as an allegorical device within the novel, do
you feel this represents racial issues, class issues, or something else?

2) Groups:

Choosing one of the examples highlighted by the class during discussion, illustrate how
that example serves as an allegory for an aspect of modern society. What lesson is the
author attempting to teach the reader by including this new layer into the social norms of
the novel? Do you feel her point is valid?

3) Individual:

Family has been thematically important throughout the novel. Write 1-2 paragraphs on
how Hagrid being a half-giant affected his life to date, and particularly his relationship
with his family. Did this impact his ability to accomplish his mission as described in
Chapter 20?

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

The class discussion from today dealt primarily with whether "blood" in this novel serves
as allegory for social issues in the world today. Reflecting on that concept, and using
Hagrid as an example, what lesson does his mixed heritage and the way he is treated
because of this heritage, teach the readers? Do you feel this furthers the development
of the main characters? If so, in what way?

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 21 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Lesson 13 (from Chapter 21 "The Eye of the Snake")


Objective

Chapter 21 "The Eye of the Snake"

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Throughout Chapter 21, there are multiple situations in which both growing emotional
maturity and a sense of mortality are evident among the protagonists of the novel. This
lesson will examine further how the author links Coming of Age with emotionally painful
experiences.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

Thus far in the novel, there have been a number of situations in which very dark subject
matter has been explored. With the class, discuss the most painful or sinister events
that either transpire or are referenced in the novel thus far, and what characters have
been impacted the most by each event.

2) Groups:

Break the students into small groups, and have them each take one of the protagonists
of the novel (Harry, Ron, Hermione). How have the emotionally painful events
happening to and around them helped to develop their characters and emotional
maturity? Do you believe these events are forcing the students to "Come of Age",
perhaps sooner than they would have normally done? How does their growth compare
to the students around them that lack similar experiences?

3) Individual:

The author seems to be making a point that growth occurs primarily by living through
dark/painful events. Write 2-3 paragraphs about whether you agree with this argument
as it pertains to the characters in the novel.

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

Focusing on one of the protagonists that you did *not* discuss in your group, write 1-2
pages exploring how that character has grown and what experiences have prompted
their beginning of the "Coming of Age" process. Make sure to include whether you think
this growth has been faster because of their experiences, or whether the traumas may,
in fact, be holding the character back.

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 22 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

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Lesson 14 (from Chapter 22 "St. Mungo's Hospital for
Magical Maladies and Injuries")
Objective

Chapter 22 "St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries"

Throughout the novel, the adults continue to treat the protagonists as children and hide
information from them. This becomes brutally apparent in Chapter 22 when both Sirius
and Dumbledore seem to have vital information they conceal from Harry. This lesson
will examine the relationship between the adults and children.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

As a class, discuss and identify the times that adults have lied, withheld information, or
misled the children in the novel. What have their reasons been for this behavior? Do the
students think it has been warranted, or given the importance of the information, should
they have been using full disclosure?

2) Groups:

Despite his parents being dead, Harry has a number of parent-like figures that watch
out for him. Discuss how this maternal/paternal relationship with Harry may be resulting
in the adults choosing to mislead Harry or withhold information from him. Has his
behavior precipitated this breakdown in trust, or is there something else at work? How
has this lack of communication led to his growth as a character? Does learning that
people are keeping things from him impact his relationship with the adults in his life? If
so, how?

3) Individual:

Choose one of the adults in the novel and write 2-3 paragraphs about how their
relationship with and feelings for the children has led to the adult making the decision to
mislead or withhold information. Do you feel they were justified? Argue for your
viewpoint using specific supporting details from the novel.

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

Dumbledore has been avoiding Harry since the hearing, and a potential reason for this
treatment is discovered in the office. In your journal, use 1-2 pages to explore the mixed
relationship between Dumbledore and Harry, from mentor/friend to
Headmaster/disciplinarian, to potential allies in the coming war. Is Dumbledore justified

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in keeping information from Harry? What aspects of his relationship lead to his
motivation and behavior as it relates to his relationship with Harry?

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 23 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Lesson 15 (from Chapter 23 "Christmas on the Closed


Ward")
Objective

Chapter 23 "Christmas on the Closed Ward"

The theme of family is interspersed throughout this novel, and impacts every character
in some way. This lesson will focus on the role Family has played thus far and how it
impacts the main characters.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

As a class, open a conversation into the role family has played in the lives of the main
characters. This can include brief overviews of Harry, Ron, Hermione, Hagrid, etc. Lead
the students to examine the way traditional and non-traditional family has impacted the
protagonists, and how the morphing concept of family has impacted the plot thus far.

2) Groups:

In small groups, have the students create "family trees", diagramming the two very
separate families Harry has within the novel. One diagram should contain his blood
relatives and the role they have played in his development, the other diagram should
contain the other characters that have filled familial roles in Harry's life. What impact
have the members of each of Harry's families had on the plot and development of Harry
as an adult?

3) Individual:

In 2-3 paragraphs, discuss the family dynamic at play between Hagrid and his giantess
mother. How does it serve the novel for this particular adult to be singled out as having
a dysfunctional family life? Does it make the character more sympathetic to the
protagonists, or less? How do you think this relationship has impacted the bond
between Hagrid and Harry?

For homework:

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1) Journal writing:

Neville Longbottom has, as a character, been growing into his own throughout this
novel. When the children meet him at the hospital, he seems embarrassed by the
situation and yet unashamed of his mentally incapacitated parents. In 1-2 pages,
explore how the situation with his parents has impacted Neville's character. How does it
make him unique among the children, and how does it serve to create a bond between
Neville and Harry?

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 24 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Lesson 16 (from Chapter 24 "Occlumency")


Objective

Chapter 24 "Occlumency"

Throughout the novel, the author maintains a balance between the wonders of the
magical world and the practical aspects of everyday life for teenagers away at boarding
school. This lesson will address the relationship between the Magical and Mundane and
the ways it impacts the main characters' development.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

Ask for two volunteers to come up and write on the whiteboard for you - the board
should be divided into two sections, one labeled "Magical" one labeled "Mundane". With
the entire class, come to a working definition of each term, and then brainstorm the
conflicts in each category that have arisen for the main characters thus far in the novel.
If possible, also draw lines between the conflicts which are related in order to
demonstrate the interweaving of both aspects throughout the novel.

2) Groups:

In small groups, have the students use the brainstorming session to identify what they
feel to be the primary conflicts in each category for one of the main characters (either
assign a character to each group, the same character to all, or allow them to choose).
With the expectation that they will share their thesis with the rest of the class, have them
come to a conclusion on how the Magical and Mundane challenges their given
character have gone through have impacted that character. Does one side seem to
have more sway than the other? What purpose does balance/imbalance serve in
relation to the plot of the novel? Be sure to ask for specific supporting details.

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3) Individual:

In 2-3 paragraphs, explore why the author chooses not to highlight Hermione's
Mundane life outside Hogwarts, except in passing. Is there a particular reason to ignore
this for the character? How does this choice impact the plot of the novel? Does the
knowledge of Hermione's outside life with her Muggle family add any depth or insight
into the character? If so, in what way?

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

The conflict between Magical and Mundane worlds resonates throughout the novel, as
the two worlds are largely unaccepting of one another. Even Mrs. Weasley, whose
husband studies Muggles, has a very difficult time accepting any Muggle technologies
as safe or reliable for use. Explore Mrs. Weasley's strong reaction when Mr. Weasley
allows the use of Muggle medicine to help heal his wounds, and what that reveals about
the struggle between Magical and Mundane in the novel. If such a warm, accepting
character has that strong a reaction to something Mundane, what does it say about the
society in which the characters live? Explore this in 1-2 pages, and be sure to include
specific supporting details from the novel.

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 25 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Lesson 17 (from Chapter 25 "The Beetle at Bay")


Objective

Chapter 25 "The Beetle at Bay"

The battle of good vs. evil is obviously important throughout the novel. However,
definitions of what makes good and evil become more and more ambiguous as the
children continue to mature and encounter more of the world. This lesson will address
the dilemma between what is more important in fighting evil: the journey or the
destination.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

This is the second time in the novel that Hermione has shown a propensity towards
using the tools of her enemy to accomplish her end goal. As a class, briefly discuss the
two situations in which she has used tactics that seem to indicate a comfort with
questionable behavior (using Voldemort's means of contacting the Death Eaters, and

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choosing to blackmail Rita Skeeter). Do the students approve or disapprove of her
methods?

2) Groups:

Have each group identify one or two other characters that have acted in a morally
ambiguous way throughout the novel, despite being on the side of "good". Has this
propensity towards gray-scale tactics intensified throughout the novel, or does it remain
approximately the same? What is the author trying to say by having the heroic
characters use questionable methods to achieve their goals? Do you agree with the
author's viewpoint?

3) Individual:

In 2-3 paragraphs, discuss the character development shown by Hermione throughout


the novel, in terms of being willing to step outside her typically rules-oriented model of
behavior. Does she show any compunctions about her choice to blackmail Rita? How
do you see her choices impacting her in the future? What choice is Hermione making
between the "journey or destination"?

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

Take 1-2 pages to reflect on the dilemma discussed in class today about the importance
of the journey vs. the destination. Within the context of the novel, do you think there is a
clear leaning in one direction or another? Are there certain types of characters that are
more likely to consider the destination more important than the journey? What is
revealed about the supposedly "heroic" characters when they engage in morally
ambiguous behavior? Be sure to include specific supporting details.

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 26 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Do some research into
the concept of archetypes (NOT Wikipedia or a blog) and be prepared to discuss in the
next class session.

Lesson 18 (from Chapter 26 "Seen and Unforeseen")


Objective

Chapter 26 "Seen and Unforeseen"

The title of this chapter implies circumstances that are both foreshadowed and some
that come as a surprise. The primary character dabbling in this business of foreseeing
events appears to be Dumbledore, who has remained in the background for much of the

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novel. This lesson will encourage a closer look at the archetypal role of Dumbledore in
the novel.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

Lead the class in a discussion of the concept of archetypes and their function within
literature. The students will have researched archetypes, so encourage them to share
their research and have them quote their different sources.

2) Groups:

In groups, have the students sort through the different archetypes the class has
identified and choose the one Dumbledore represents within Harry Potter and the Order
of the Phoenix. Give them approximately 10 minutes to agree upon the different traits of
the archetype he displays, and then have one representative from each group defend
that position to the class.

3) Individual:

In 2-3 paragraphs, explore why you believe Rowling chose the archetype your group
identified to be represented by Dumbledore. How does having this type of symbolic
character add depth or meaning to a novel written for young adults?

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

Explore the concept of archetypes as discussed in class, and see if you can identify
other archetypes in the novel aside from Dumbledore. What about Harry, Ron,
Hermione, and Umbridge? Find at least three other archetypes and defend your position
with specific supporting details.

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 27 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Lesson 19 (from Chapter 27 "The Centaur and the


Sneak")
Objective

Chapter 27 "The Centaur and the Sneak"

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Elitism once again plays an important role in the novel, this time heavily allegorical for
racial issues within modern society. This lesson will deal with the troubling relations
between races in the novel, and how the author is using this to highlight attitudes and
challenges today.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

Give a short lesson on the concept and uses of allegory within literature. Then
encourage a class discussion regarding the allegory present in "The Centaur and the
Sneak", specifically as it relates to race relations in the novel. This discussion can span
the relationships between many races, and could include: Centaurs v. Humans, Elves v.
Humans, Wizards v. Muggles, Giants v. Humans, etc. How do these different dynamics
highlight issues in the modern world that the author may wish to highlight?

2) Groups:

In groups, have the students focus on the attitudes of humans towards centaurs and,
conversely, centaurs towards humans. What could have created this unrest and mutual
distaste? Does one group have the right of it, or is this a misunderstanding that could be
rectified? How does this conflict add to the setting of the novel in a way that enriches
the central plot and themes?

3) Individual:

Firenze gives up a great deal in order to come to Dumbledore's aid. Explore the reasons
his people had to cast him out, as specifically relates to race in the novel, and discuss
his role as a model for the children in choosing the greater good over his personal gain.

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

The class discussions on Chapter 27 dealt specifically with how the race relations in the
novel were allegorical to the real world. Do a brief bit of research on race relations, and
show how the author's point as it is being made in the novel could be applied to
situations in modern society.

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 28 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

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Lesson 20 (from Chapter 28 "Snape's Worst Memory")
Objective

Chapter 28 "Snape's Worst Memory"

This chapter introduces the idea of personal growth and maturation with aging, and that
people don't always end up as they started out. The author chooses to deliver a
backstory that explains Snape's distaste for Harry and makes the character more
sympathetic to the readers. This lesson will examine Redemption as a theme.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

Have a volunteer read aloud the section in the novel in which Harry views his father
tormenting Snape as a young boy. Open a discussion on the actions of young James
Potter - do the students find themselves viewing the character differently after reading
this section? Is there a chance Snape's memories are slanted, or could they be taken as
accurate? How does the knowledge of his childhood torment Redeem Snape to the
reader, if it does at all?

2) Groups:

In groups, have the students discuss Harry's mixed feelings about seeing the way his
father and friends treated Snape as a young boy. Should Harry's feelings for his father
change, knowing that James Potter was a good man after leaving Hogwarts? What
does this give Harry the opportunity to learn about his parents? How does this help the
character to grow towards having greater sympathy and an understanding of the
concept of personal Redemption?

3) Individual:

Write 2-3 paragraphs on the parallel between James Potter and Draco Malfoy. What
does this suggest about Harry's nemesis? Does it shed any further light on his
character, or do you think the two characters stand alone?

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

Seeing his parents as less-than-perfect creates a moral dilemma for Harry since he
finds his father's behavior abhorrent. Write 1-2 pages of exploration into how this
introduction to the idea of Redemption may cause Harry to grow further on his path to
adulthood. Will this new understanding of his parents' imperfections give him new
insight into his nemeses?

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2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 29 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Lesson 21 (from Chapter 29 "Career Advice")


Objective

Chapter 29 "Career Advice"

Fred and George Weasley have been treated as comic relief throughout much of the
novel, and yet they are the first of the children to take a public stance against
Umbridge's reign at Hogwarts. Their method of leaving is one of the ways Rowling
raises the question of the value of formal education versus real world experience in the
novel. This lesson will examine the author's treatment of the issue of Education vs.
Experience.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

As a class, open discussion into the ways the author is subtly examining this issue of
Education vs. Experience. There are at least two primary methods used, including Fred
and George Weasley, and Dumbledore's Army. Does Rowling appear to be taking a
stance, or is this up to the reader to decide?

2) Groups:

In groups, have the students discuss Fred and George and their role in adding this
additional layer to the novel. Have their perspectives on these two characters changed
in light of their recent behavior, or is this in line with what they've done in the past? How
are the characters leading by example for the other students? What does this say about
the value of formal education, to the characters and to the author?

3) Individual:

Examine in 2-3 paragraphs the way the formation of Dumbledore's Army also exposes
this dichotomy between Experience and Education. Is there irony in the fact that one of
the most studious characters, Hermione, is arguing so staunchly for real world
experience? Use specific supporting details from the novel.

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

Two characters in the novel, Harry and Hermione, act as foils for one another when it
comes to this particular issue. Spend 1-2 pages exploring the different strengths and

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weaknesses of each of these characters as it relates to the theme of Education vs.
Experience.

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 30 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Lesson 22 (from Chapter 30 "Grawp")


Objective

Chapter 30 "Grawp"

Although missing for a good part of the novel, Hagrid is a vital character in the children's
lives. Chapter 30 focuses largely on his characteristics and actions that act as both a
positive model and a cautionary tale for his students. This lesson will focus on Hagrid's
character and the impact he has on Harry, Ron and Hermione.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

Engage the class by asking for a volunteer, and then beginning to list the traits the
students associate with Hagrid, using one side of the board for positives and one side of
the board for negatives. Once there is a solid list of at least 10 traits, begin to discuss
examples throughout the book that support the suggestions.

2) Groups:

In groups, have the students discuss the relationship between Hagrid and his family,
and how that impacts Ron, Harry and Hermione. Aside from the obvious impact of
promising to watch over Grawp, what moral lessons do they learn? How is Hagrid
influencing them by modeling with his behavior? Should the students be following this
model, or is he leading them in a bad direction?

3) Individual:

Hagrid frequently shows great personal courage and disregard for his own well-being
when it comes to those he cares for. In 2-3 paragraphs, pick one example from the book
thus far that illuminates his generous character and could be said to have influenced
Ron, Harry and Hermione to behave similarly. Be sure to support your argument with
specifics from the novel.

For homework:

1) Reading Assignment:

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Read Chapter 31 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Lesson 23 (from Chapter 31 "O.W.L.S")


Objective

Chapter 31 "O.W.L.S"

The highly anticipated O.W.L.S. loom over the fifth-year students throughout much of
the novel, and yet seem anti-climactic once they are underway. This lesson will examine
the author's stance on standardized educational testing as illustrated in the story.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

As a class, discuss the purpose of the O.W.L.S. exams within the setting of the novel.
How do they serve to shift the focus at Hogwarts? Is this a positive change? How
seriously do the different main characters and teachers seem to take these exams?

2) Groups:

In groups, have the students analyze the chapter about the O.W.L.S. to weigh the
positive messages about the testing against the negative messages. Is the author
sending a clear message about her position on the standardized testing? If so, what is
it? If not, what message is being conveyed?

3) Individual:

Based on the class discussion and group work, write 2-3 paragraphs regarding the
standardized tests and their function within the novel.

For homework:

1) Research the "hero" archetype and be prepared to discuss for the next lesson.

2)Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 32 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Lesson 24 (from Chapter 32 "Out of the Fire")


Objective

Chapter 32 "Out of the Fire"

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In the beginning of Chapter 32, Hermione mentions to Harry that he has a "thing" for
saving people. This lesson will examine Harry's role as an archetypal hero, and whether
there may be a deeper truth behind Hermione's statement.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

Revisiting the concept of archetypes discussed in an earlier lesson, engage the full
classroom in a discussion about Harry's archetypal heroic role. What qualities does he
have that make him archetypal? Is there anything about his character that does not fit
within this standard archetype? Why does the author choose to make him so a/typical?

2) Groups:

In small groups, discuss the dangers and downfalls of the heroic archetype. Is it
possible, as Hermione suggests, that Harry actually looks for people to need saving?
What does this suggest about his character? Is it a help or hindrance? How is this
perceived by the people around him?

3) Individual:

Based on your group discussion, write a 2-3 paragraph analysis of Harry's need to save
others. Where do you think this comes from? How is it related to his past and the plot of
the novel?

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

As an archetype, Harry's behavior would be very predictable if he followed the


archetypal model perfectly. Considering what you've read in the book thus far, analyze
in 1-2 pages whether Harry fits perfectly into the behavior expected of the "hero". If so,
support your argument. If not, discuss what he would need to do to better fit as the
perfect hero.

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 33 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Lesson 25 (from Chapter 33 "Fight and Flight")


Objective

Chapter 33 "Fight and Flight"

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As the tyrannical reign of Umbridge comes to an end in this chapter, it is her own
arrogance and superiority complex that causes her to be attacked and carried off by the
centaurs. This lesson will focus on Umbridge and her role as the most visible antagonist
in the novel.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

Working with the class, create a flowchart of the major events involving Umbridge
throughout the novel. Once it is complete, open the discussion to the many faces of
Umbridge throughout the novel. At what point does it become apparent that she might
be in league with Voldemort? Are there any points when the character is sympathetic
rather than merely a foil for the protagonist?

2) Groups:

The primary role of an antagonist is to create an obstacle/challenge for the protagonist.


In what ways does Umbridge fulfill that role? Which characters does she impact the
most, and how do the characters grow as a result?

3) Individual:

Write 2-3 paragraphs describing how, if you were writing this novel, you would have
changed the role or actions of Umbridge in order to serve as a better foil for Harry and
his friends. If you don't think this is possible, defend that point instead.

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

While Umbridge may seem a perfectly evil character in some ways, no one wakes up in
the morning and says "I'm going to be evil today". Write 1-2 pages in which you explore
the possible motivations for her being in league with Voldemort, based on her observed
behavior and opinions as expressed throughout the novel.

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 3 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Search online sources for
descriptions of the different leadership models and key qualities of successful leaders,
and be prepared to discuss during the next class period.

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Lesson 26 (from Chapter 34 "The Department of
Mysteries")
Objective

Chapter 34 "The Department of Mysteries"

In the past, Harry's fierce independence has always aided him in completing the
impossible tasks set before him. In Chapter 34, however, we see that strategy begin to
backfire as his friends give him sound advice he repeatedly ignores. This lesson will
focus on the concept of Leadership and its practical application within the novel.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

Open the class to a discussion of the different models of leadership they researched,
and the key qualities of successful leaders. What do they have in common? Come to a
working definition of the qualities or attributes that must be present in order to
successfully lead.

2) Groups:

In small groups, have the students apply the class discussion about leadership to
Harry's behavior throughout the novel, and particularly in Chapter 34. What does he do
that helps him to be successful as a leader? What areas could use some improvement?
How does his leadership ability, or lack thereof, impact the flow of the storyline?

3) Individual:

Harry clearly shows that he is a natural leader, and yet could use some further polishing
in order to successfully work with others. Based on the class and group discussions,
write 2-3 paragraphs showing how integrating the qualities of successful leaders would
help him be more successful.

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

The class discussion today focused primarily on Harry, but his arch-nemesis is also a
leader in his own right. Take 1-2 pages to analyze Voldemort's leadership style, the
areas where he really shines and where he could use some improvement.

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 35 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

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Lesson 27 (from Chapter 35 "Beyond the Veil")
Objective

Chapter 35 "Beyond the Veil"

Chapter 35 delves heavily into the mysteries of magic and prophecy, with the primary
action of the chapter taking place in a room filled to the brim with prophecies. This
raises an important question about free will and destiny - if the future is foretold, is
anyone responsible for their actions? This lesson will focus on Free Will vs. Destiny.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

Beyond the Veil raises the question of the future: whether it is predetermined or whether
free will comes into play. Open a discussion with the class into the foretelling of the
future thus far in the book, and whether they have come true or not. To what extent
have they been reliable? Is there a pattern that seems to be emerging?

2) Groups:

The issue of Free Will vs. Destiny really hits home in Chapter 35 because of the giant
number of orbs containing prophecies inside the Department of Mysteries. If this much
of the future is foretold, is there any free will left? Is anyone accountable for their
actions? Encourage lively debate within the groups, keeping it related specifically to the
novel.

3) Individual:

With Harry and Voldemort both named in at least one prophecy inside the Department
of Mysteries, it raises the question whether they are truly acting of their own volition as
the prophecy unfolds. Examine in 2-3 paragraphs whether they are accountable for their
actions in light of this new information.

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

With the class discussions of Free Will vs. Destiny in mind, explore in 1-2 pages why
the Ministry of Magic chooses to hide prophecies inside the Department of Mysteries.
What could their primary motivation be? Do you agree with this decision? Why or why
not?

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 36 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

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Lesson 28 (from Chapter 36 "The Only One He Ever
Feared")
Objective

Chapter 36 "The Only One He Ever Feared"

Chapter 36 brings an end to a time of chaos and uncertainty for Harry and his close
friends. This lesson will review the major plot points in the book to date, and how the
chaos has ultimately led to growth for the three main characters of the novel.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

With volunteer assistance, create a flowchart diagramming the most important plot
events that have happened thus far in the novel. Assign characters impacted to each
event, and discuss what kind of growth each character has experienced as a result of
the events.

2) Groups:

The pace of the novel has changed from excruciatingly slow during the summer to a
maelstrom of events culminating in the battle against Voldemort. How have Harry's
actions contributed to the chaos? Has his character been impacted by the lack of
structure/support? Is the pace itself indicative of a growth pattern for the character?

3) Individual:

The novel to this point has been marked by chaos, disturbance in the usual social order,
and very dark events that impact the main characters. Aside from dramatic tension, why
do you think the author is choosing to tell the story this way? How does it impact the
main characters and reader to create such uncertainty? Is this a parallel for anything?

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

One of the aspects of moving from childhood through adolescence and into adulthood is
uncertainty and a certain amount of chaos. Take 1-2 pages to examine how the chaos
of the novel can be seen as a parallel for the growth and Coming of Age of the novel's
main characters.

2) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 37 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

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Lesson 29 (from Chapter 37 "The Lost Prophecy")
Objective

Chapter 37 "The Lost Prophecy"

With the heavy explication of this chapter, we see a formerly infallible character as
something else: merely human. This lesson will examine the character of Dumbledore
and, beyond archetypes, the role he has played in furthering the plot of the novel.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

Engage the class in a discussion of what is different about Dumbledore in this chapter.
Does he seem to have all the answers? How is his demeanor changed? Why is it so
important to him to explain his own culpability to Harry?

2) Groups:

In groups, have the students discuss whether this new version of Dumbledore
contradicts the standard archetype that he has been cast as in the novel. Do the new
characteristics he is showing fit? Use specific supporting details and be prepared to
share your thoughts with the class.

3) Individual:

Explore in 2-3 paragraphs how the humanizing of Dumbledore helps bring this phase of
Harry's life to a close. What is the author trying to accomplish by making a formerly
infallible character much more human?

For homework:

1) Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 38 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Lesson 30 (from Chapter 38 "The Second War


Begins")
Objective

Chapter 38 "The Second War Begins"

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This lesson will function to serve as a review of the primary themes and events of the
novel to prepare students for any upcoming testing.

Lesson

1) Class discussion:

What were the major themes we've discussed thus far in the novel? Are there any
particular points it seems the author is trying to make in this story?

2) Groups:

Discuss the three main protagonists, and how they've developed and/or changed
throughout the novel.

3) Individual:

Spend time reviewing your notes and the study guide in order to prepare for the test.

For homework:

1) Journal writing:

Record any final thoughts about the novel and how the book's themes have enabled
you to identify with the protagonists and/or antagonists.

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Fun Activities
Wizards Duel
-Have the students create "spell packets" made of about a tablespoon of birdseed
inside a 6X6 square of fabric, closed with a rubber band.

-Create a virtual version of Dumbledore's Army in which they pretend to magically duel
by speaking the incantation for the spells and throwing the packets at one another until
someone's spell successfully lands.

Patronus Project
Using paper and colored pencils, have your students individually draw what their
Patronus Charm would look like.

Daily Prophet Letter


Have the students write letters to the editor of the Daily Prophet in which they express
either their support for or opposition to Harry and Dumbledore.

Crazy Candy
Have a competition in which the students are allowed to submit pieces of paper
guessing how many of Bernie Bott's Many-Flavored Beans are inside a small jar. Give
the student with the closest guess the jar to keep or share as they choose.

Joke Shop
In small groups, have the students brainstorm what they would create for a practical
joke if they were creating their own joke shop.

The following week, hold a competition in which the students submit their
ideas/creations for a cheer-o-meeter before their classmates (please note no one can
cheer for themselves). The winning group gets extra credit.

Name Game
Rowling is known for creating names that have inherent meaning and speak to the
character the name belongs to. In groups, have the students create Rowling-esque
names for each member of their group. Each group should present their names to the

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class, and the best/most accurate name will be determined by a cheer-off. That group
will be exempt from the writing homework that evening.

Absolutely Animagus
Many of the characters in the novel can turn into animals at will. Clear the desks out of
the way, and have each student choose what animal they would turn into if they had the
ability. The students can then take 10 minutes to act as that creature and interact with
one another. Please note that no student should touch another during this theatrical
exercise.

Quirky Quibbler
Have the students come up with names for sample articles that would run in The
Quibbler, and then vote for which article they like the best. With one person acting as
scribe, go around the room with each student adding one sentence to the collective
"article" that is being written. Allow the students to be as creative and silly as they'd like
to be. Be sure to write up and print out copies of the article for each student.

Daring Decrees
Have the students work in groups and come up with ten decrees their group would
make to change the rules at your campus for the better. Encourage them to use creative
wording when they write their decrees, and to keep in mind that they may not target
other students during the exercise.

If any of the decrees are stated multiple times, encourage them to consider a petition to
work within the system and try to effect the changes they desire.

Living Leadership
Based on the research they've already done, encourage the students to come up with
their own individual creeds of leadership. Ensure that each of them walks away with
action steps they will change to continue to grow as positive leaders, and offer extra
credit to those that can write an essay within one month showing they've taken positive
strides towards becoming a more effective leader as a result of the learning. You can
also offer extra credit for joining honor societies or leadership organizations at your
school or in the greater community.

Movie Madness
Over the course of 2-3 days, or during an extended period if your school has them,
show the film "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix". Then host a round-table

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discussion on how the book differs from the film. This should not be done early in the
class as it will reveal many of the important plot points and enable students to avoid
reading the novel.

Gaga for Games


If you have access to a computer lab, book it for one class period and allow the
students to spend the period at the Harry Potter website playing games. Host a
tournament, and give extra credit to the student that has the highest cumulative score
from all their games (they must print screen shots as proof), keeping in mind that they
can only count one score from each game.

Quidditch Cup
Assign the students an overnight opportunity to come up with a creative way to create a
version of Quidditch that can be played on the ground and with three dodgeballs. Take
the students outside to the athletic field along with three dodgeballs and have the play
the game. The team that wins gets to skip their writing homework for the evening.

Perplexing Puzzle
Pick up a Harry Potter puzzle and inform the students that every time someone scores
90% or above they will get a piece of the puzzle. Once the puzzle has been completed,
paint it with a clear craft glue so it can stick together and hang it in the classroom.
Incentive for the students to complete the puzzle: once the puzzle is complete, the
entire class is exempt for their writing homework for one evening.

Happy House Elves


Keep some kind of doll at the front of the class. Bring in basic craft supplies and have
the students make articles of clothing to free the "house elf". The most creative and
wearable articles of clothing will be awarded extra credit.

Taste-off
Similar to an eat-off, but more discerning. Separate Jelly Bellies by various flavors, but
don't tell the students what they are. Hand out the beans to the students, and have them
compete to see who can accurately guess the most flavors. The winning student gets a
bag of Jelly Bellies.

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Invisible Options
Take a class period to have the students each write a creative story about what they
would do and see, and where they would go if they were the owner of an Invisibility
Cloak.

Family Reunion
Have the students practice their writing skills by writing dialogues between Hagrid and
his mother. Imagine that they have been able to reunite: what would they each have
said?

Partial Prophecies
Have the students each take 10-15 minutes to write *the first half* of 10 prophecies,
ending them with the word: but.

Randomly exchange the papers, and have another student finish each prophecy.

Exchange them one more time, and then have each student read aloud the prophecies
in their hand.

School Song
Quidditch and sports are very important in the Harry Potter universe, and similarly
important at most high schools. Have each student write a poem, similar to the songs
each house sings, that glorifies the sports mascot and/or team at your school. Take
them home to judge, and then read the winning poem aloud in class the next day. Award
the winner with extra credit and see if you can arrange to have the poem published in
the school paper.

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Essay Topics
Essay Topic 1
Examine fully the dynamic between the relative values of Education and Experience
within the novel. What characters demonstrate each trait, and what seems to be
Rowling's final position on the importance of one versus the other?

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 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 4
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 5
Discuss the relationship between the Magical and Mundane within the setting of the
novel. What impact does each have on the main characters and their development?
How does this influence the outcome of the novel?

Essay Topic 6
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.

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Essay Topic 7
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?

Essay Topic 8
The many students of Hogwarts express themselves in a variety of ways, with the
common theme of the eternal struggle between personal choice and external
expectations. Explore how family, society or other authority figures place expectations
on the students, and the ways in which different characters express their individuality.
How successful are they in this expression? Does it have positive or negative results for
the character within the story line?

Essay Topic 9
Hagrid is one of the most important figures in the lives of Harry, Ron and Hermione
despite being absent for a large chunk of the novel. Discuss in detail how his behavior
serves as a model for the children and whether that ends up being a positive or
negative influence. Choose specific characteristics and actions that have significant
impact on the story.

Essay Topic 10
Discuss the conflict between races in the novel, and how the author uses this conflict to
illuminate attitudes and challenges in modern society.

Essay Topic 11
Despite being aligned with "good", several of the main characters of the novel dabble in
morally ambiguous behavior in order to accomplish an end. Discuss the dilemma
between what is more important to the heroes and heroines of the story: the journey or
the destination.

Essay Topic 12
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.

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Essay Topic 13
Adults and children exist in an interesting gray area in this novel, where many lines of
authority and trust are crossed. Discuss the morphing relationship between adults and
children in the novel. How do these changes and relationships lead to development for
the main characters?

Essay Topic 14
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.

Essay Topic 15
Women in this novel are often seen in a grim or sinister light. Discuss the women of the
novel and in what way their interactions with Harry contribute to his character
development.

Essay Topic 16
Symbolism is significant in the names Rowling chooses for the characters, objects and
places in the novel. Choose two symbolic names and demonstrate how they
foreshadow the action of the plot.

Essay Topic 17
Dumbledore tells Harry at the end of the story that he wishes he had told him about the
prophecy sooner. What would have changed if Harry had known about the prophecy?
Would it have been a positive or negative change for the character's growth?

Essay Topic 18
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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Essay Topic 19
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 20
Harry's parents are dead, yet he has a male role model in the character of his godfather,
Sirius Black. Analyze the friendship between the two, and show how their similarities
and differences cause challenges in their relationship.

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Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 1, why does Harry have such a difficult time summoning his Patronus
Charm?

2. Briefly describe, in order, the four owls regarding use of underage magic that Harry
receives in Chapter 2.

3. Given that he has never met many of the guards that come to rescue him, what does
Harry's choice to leave the Dursleys' reveal about his character?

4. Name two reasons that Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place is important to Harry.

5. Why is Mrs. Weasley so determined to keep Harry from learning more information
about Voldemort and current events in the magical community?

6. What does Sirius' family home reveal about his background that shocks Harry?

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7. How does the author use the long, uneventful journey from the Order to the Ministry
to illustrate Harry's situation?

8. What makes the hearing in Chapter 8 so unusual?

9. Why does Harry suspect Minister Fudge may be under a dark charm?

10. What does Harry notice about the carriages that take students from the train to
Hogwarts proper, and why is it significant?

11. What is so unusual about the song the Sorting Hat sings at the beginning of Chapter
11? What could that mean for the students of Hogwarts?

12. Why is it significant that Professor Umbridge takes over during the feast?

13. Describe the different approaches Ron and Hermione want to take in regards to
attempting to free house elves.

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14. What upsets Ron so much about the letter he receives from his older brother?

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

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

17. What purpose does Educational Decree Number Twenty-four serve, aside from
obviously disbanding groups?

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

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

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20. Explore the question raised by Dobby's explanation of the house elves' behavior: is
a person actually free if they choose to remain a slave?

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

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

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

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

25. Why is Harry emotionally torn when he discovers in Hagrid's class that others can
see the Thestrals?

26. How does Hermione explain Cho's see-sawing emotions to Harry, and why is her
perception unusual?

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

28. What part of being treated like an adult is difficult for the Weasley children when
they are not allowed to rush to their father's bedside?

29. Why is it ironic that Harry was willing to endanger the Dursleys by going home for
the holidays?

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

31. Why do Sirius and Snape have a near-violent argument just before the children
return to Hogwarts from the holiday break?

32. Why is it significant that Harry is able to repel Snape from his mind only when
Snape tries to see the memory of Harry and Cho kissing?

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33. What is the purpose of Umbridge's new decree that prohibits teachers from giving
students information beyond their course curriculum?

34. Why is it disturbing to see the lengths Hermione will go to to clear Harry's name?

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

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

37. What light does Firenze's banishment from his people shed on the social structure
of the wizarding world?

38. What could have prompted Marietta to betray the D.A. and get Harry into trouble?

39. Why is Harry so disturbed when he views Snape's memory in the Pensieve?

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40. Why are the teachers secretly delighted at the way Fred and George react to
Umbridge's new position of Headmaster?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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47. Why is Kreacher so happy to report that Sirius may never return from the
Department of Mysteries?

48. 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.

49. What aspect of Umbridge's personality becomes her undoing in the novel?

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

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

52. Why do you think the room with the orbs is so hard to get to?

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

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54. What makes the presence of Bellatrix Lestrange so important in Chapter 35?

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

56. What is unusual about Dumbledore's demeanor when fighting Voldemort?

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

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

59. What is Harry's reaction to learning Cho Chang has been dating another boy?

60. Why is Luna able to comfort Harry about Sirius' death when no one else can?

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Short Essay Questions Key
1. In Chapter 1, why does Harry have such a difficult time summoning his
Patronus Charm?

Harry has a hard time summoning his Patronus Charm because he is depressed. His
friends have barely written him all summer, he's arguing with his family, and he feels
very lonely. He needs to think of something that makes him happy to summon the
charm; he is only able to do so when he thinks of Ron and Hermione.

2. Briefly describe, in order, the four owls regarding use of underage magic that
Harry receives in Chapter 2.

1. The first owl is from the Ministry of Magic, expelling him from Hogwarts and telling
him his wand will be destroyed. 2. The second owl is from Mr. Weasley, telling Harry
that Dumbledore is going to try to help him, and not to surrender his wand or leave the
house. 3. The third owl is from the Ministry of Magic, informing Harry that his expulsion
is being reconsidered and he will have a formal hearing on the matter. 4. The fourth owl
is from Sirius, telling Harry that Sirius knows what is happening and that Harry should
not leave the house for any reason.

3. Given that he has never met many of the guards that come to rescue him, what
does Harry's choice to leave the Dursleys' reveal about his character?

Harry's choice to leave the Dursleys' with people he barely knows reveals that despite
all the challenges he has faced, he still maintains a sense of innocence and faith in the
goodness of people.

4. Name two reasons that Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place is important to Harry.

Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place is important to Harry because is the ancestral family
home of his godfather, Sirius Black. It is also important to him because it houses The
Order of the Phoenix, a secret society dedicated to stopping Lord Voldemort.

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5. Why is Mrs. Weasley so determined to keep Harry from learning more
information about Voldemort and current events in the magical community?

Mrs. Weasley doesn't want Harry to get more information because she is concerned
that he is growing up too fast, and shouldn't be burdened with so many problems of the
world at his age. She also views him as another son, and is naturally very protective of
him.

6. What does Sirius' family home reveal about his background that shocks Harry?

Harry is shocked to learn that Sirius' is related to the Malfoys, Tonks and other wizard
families through pure blood marriages. Harry also learns that Sirius' family supported
the pure blood movement and Lord Voldemort, and were frequent practitioners of the
Dark Arts. It was Sirius' desire for a different kind of life that made him renounce his
family and join the Potters as a young man.

7. How does the author use the long, uneventful journey from the Order to the
Ministry to illustrate Harry's situation?

The author uses the long trip from the Order to Harry's hearing to show the anticipation
Harry feels, and build the tension. It also illustrates the difference between his two ways
of life: chapters in which Harry uses magic go by quickly, but when he is forbidden
magic, things slow down to a snail's pace and he is filled with agitation.

8. What makes the hearing in Chapter 8 so unusual?

The hearing in Chapter 8 is unusual because typically Harry's actions would merit a
small disciplinary hearing, and instead this is a meeting of the full Wizengamot with
many influential witches and wizards.

9. Why does Harry suspect Minister Fudge may be under a dark charm?

Harry suspects Minister Fudge may be under a dark charm because of his behavior
during the hearing. In addition, Harry finds him speaking with Lucious Malfoy, a known
Death Eater, after the hearing.

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10. What does Harry notice about the carriages that take students from the train
to Hogwarts proper, and why is it significant?

Harry notices for the first time that the carriages are drawn by strange and sinister-
looking creatures. It is significant because they can only be seen by those that have
witnessed death; this is a bonding moment for Harry and Luna, the only two students
that can see the creatures.

11. What is so unusual about the song the Sorting Hat sings at the beginning of
Chapter 11? What could that mean for the students of Hogwarts?

The Sorting Hat sings a song warning of impending danger, which is very different from
its usual pre-term melody. This may mean that very dark and dangerous times are
coming to Hogwarts, as that is typically what usually happens when the Sorting Hat
changes its song.

12. Why is it significant that Professor Umbridge takes over during the feast?

The way Professor Umbridge takes over during the feast is significant because it
indicates a changing base of power, moving from Professor Dumbledore to the Ministry
of Magic, even within the administration at Hogwarts.

13. Describe the different approaches Ron and Hermione want to take in regards
to attempting to free house elves.

Hermione is knitting articles of clothing and trying to trick the house elves into picking
them up and being forcibly freed without knowing what they're doing. Ron wants
Hermione to offer the house elves a choice, so they know they are going to be freed
rather than being surprised when it happens.

14. What upsets Ron so much about the letter he receives from his older brother?

Ron is very upset by the letter from Percy because it advises him to distance himself
from Harry and Dumbledore, and align himself with Professor Umbridge. This further
highlights the strain between Percy and his family, as Ron furiously throws the letter into
the fire.

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

The Ministry of Magic demonstrates how much they want to undermine Dumbledore's
influence with the Hogwarts' students when they appoint Professor Umbridge "Hogwarts
High Inquisitor" and give her executive oversight into how Hogwarts is run. This shows
that the Ministry does not trust Dumbledore to be making the best decisions regarding
the children's education and safety.

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

Harry has a hard time accepting his friends' request to teach them Defense Against the
Dark Arts because he doesn't believe he is very good at magic. His confidence in his
skills was badly shaken when he watched Voldemort kill Cedric Diggory the previous
year, and he is convinced that the only reason he has survived so many hazardous
situations is that he is unusually lucky.

17. What purpose does Educational Decree Number Twenty-four serve, aside from
obviously disbanding groups?

Educational Decree Number Twenty-four, by disbanding all student groups, prevents the
students from organizing and plotting against the Ministry of Magic. This is another
attempt from the Ministry to stop Dumbledore from making a run at the position currently
held by Cornelius Fudge.

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

Harry has always depended on the mail system to get news of the outside world, and
potentially to warn others on the outside of what is happening at Hogwarts. With the
communications being monitored, the students at Hogwarts are being systematically cut
off from any adults that might come to their aid or protest what is happening within the
school grounds.

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

Hermione's wisdom and maturity are highlighted at the beginning of Chapter 18 when
she very astutely questions the wisdom of any actions that are endorsed by Sirius. She
correctly pegs him as living vicariously through Harry and his friends, and has concerns
that anything he encourages them to do may be, at the very least, rash.

20. Explore the question raised by Dobby's explanation of the house elves'
behavior: is a person actually free if they choose to remain a slave?

Within the context of the novel, it's fair to say that the house elves are making an
informed decision to remain virtual "slaves", even though they could leave. Once an
element of choice is introduced, slavery is no longer the correct term for the
arrangement. Therefore, one can deduce that the house elves that choose to remain in
service cannot be labeled slaves by the traditional definition of the term.

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

Hermione's method for alerting Dumbledore's Army members of the group's schedule is
ironic because the idea is loosely based upon the method Voldemort uses to keep in
touch with his Death Eaters. By using a method devised by her enemy, she is showing
that she is capable of learning from any source, no matter how hated.

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

Umbridge's punishment seems particularly cruel to Harry because Quidditch is the only
thing that he has enjoyed so far this year at Hogwarts. Without Quidditch, Harry is left
without a single positive outlet for his adolescent energy.

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

Dumbledore sent Hagrid to negotiate with the giants for two reasons. First, he thought
Hagrid had a better chance of success than others because Hagrid is half-giant.
Second, Dumbledore sent Hagrid because he trusts him implicitly, and is gravely
concerned that if Voldemort successfully harnesses their strength and fierceness on his

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behalf, it will sway the war in Voldemort's favor.

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

While Hagrid was unable to convince the new giant leader to side with Dumbledore
rather than Voldemort, he was able to make allies with some of the giants that did not
want to follow the new leader. His success was a mixed bag: some of the giants were
interested in what he had to say, but after a raid from the giant leader they were too
terrified to have any further contact with him.

25. Why is Harry emotionally torn when he discovers in Hagrid's class that others
can see the Thestrals?

Harry is emotionally torn upon discovering that others can see the Thestrals because it
means they have all been touched by death in some way, but it also means he is not
crazy as he had feared. He feels both relief and sadness over this fact, and it starkly
reminded of the mortality of man and the dangerous times he lives in.

26. How does Hermione explain Cho's see-sawing emotions to Harry, and why is
her perception unusual?

Hermione explains to Harry that Cho is feeling very conflicted because she has feelings
developing for Harry, and yet likely feels bad about that because her boyfriend died less
than a year before. Her perception of another person's emotions, despite having never
gone through anything similar, is unusual for someone her age and shows a great deal
of emotional maturity.

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

Harry stays awake while others sleep before visiting Mr. Weasley at the hospital
because he feels responsible for the attack and is terrified it will happen to someone
else if he falls asleep.

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28. What part of being treated like an adult is difficult for the Weasley children
when they are not allowed to rush to their father's bedside?

The Weasley children have a hard time understanding that being an adult often means
accepting difficult situations and making choices that may not be in your own personal
interest, or what you want most to do. This is a new step in their growth towards
adulthood, and a tough pill to swallow.

29. Why is it ironic that Harry was willing to endanger the Dursleys by going
home for the holidays?

It's ironic that Harry wants to go home for the holidays because in order to protect his
friends, he is willing to put his blood family in danger. This shows how truly horrible the
relationship between Harry and the Dursleys was, but is still somewhat shocking given
that they are his family.

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

The children are shown to have very strong moral characters and a remarkable aptitude
for forgiveness, given they they choose to visit their former professor because they pity
him. Since he is in the mental ward because a spell he tried to cast on them backfired
and impacted him instead, it really is remarkable that they choose to pity him rather than
despise him for trying to harm them in the past.

31. Why do Sirius and Snape have a near-violent argument just before the
children return to Hogwarts from the holiday break?

The men have a long history of mutual hatred and distrust, although the exact reasons
are not known. Sirius is acting very protective of Harry, and is concerned that Snape will
abuse his power over Harry to make his life miserable.

32. Why is it significant that Harry is able to repel Snape from his mind only when
Snape tries to see the memory of Harry and Cho kissing?

It's significant because it indicates that Harry is developing stronger attachment and
emotion around that memory than any of the others in his brain, and is therefore more

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protective of it. This may be a clue into how far the relationship between Harry and Cho
will develop in the novel.

33. What is the purpose of Umbridge's new decree that prohibits teachers from
giving students information beyond their course curriculum?

Umbridge is seeking to control the flow of information to the students by decreeing that
teachers may not inform the students outside the classroom. This control of information
will give Umbridge even greater control over everyone at Hogwarts.

34. Why is it disturbing to see the lengths Hermione will go to to clear Harry's
name?

It is disturbing to see how far Hermione will go on Harry's behalf, because she begins to
cross the line from justifiable to morally reprehensible behavior. Hermione's choice to
blackmail an adult shows a cold and calculating aspect that has not been present
before, and also that she is willing to cross the lines of the law in order to help her
friend.

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

Harry finds it difficult to empathize with Cho's feelings because he is an adolescent boy
with little experience with emotions. The author is highlighting the fact that, despite the
numerous life-threatening situations he has overcome, he is still a young man trying to
figure out the more basic parts of life.

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

Harry finds the general reaction to the newspaper article about his encounter with
Voldemort heartening because it is overwhelmingly positive. He is finally receiving
support from the other students and adults because he took a chance by informing them
of what he's been through. Despite Umbridge's overreaction to the situation, he is able
to find something positive in his partially redeemed reputation.

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37. What light does Firenze's banishment from his people shed on the social
structure of the wizarding world?

Firenze's banishment by the other centaurs once again sheds light on the deeply
stratified culture of the wizarding world. One race subjugates another, wizarding families
abhor one another on basis of an outdated class system, and a strong elitism against
non-magical people and creatures exists.

38. What could have prompted Marietta to betray the D.A. and get Harry into
trouble?

Marietta may have betrayed the D.A. because she didn't care for the attention that Harry
was showing to Cho Chang. This action once again highlight the lower maturity level of
the students outside Harry's immediate circle of friends.

39. Why is Harry so disturbed when he views Snape's memory in the Pensieve?

Harry is disturbed when he views Snape's memory in the Pensieve because James
Potter is acting like an immature bully and casting spells on Snape to humiliate him.
Harry has always had a very positive view of his dead parents, and is very disappointed
to see the father he has idolized behaving much like Harry's nemesis Draco Malfoy.

40. Why are the teachers secretly delighted at the way Fred and George react to
Umbridge's new position of Headmaster?

The teachers are secretly delighted when Fred and George set off the fireworks
because it's a way of someone seizing some degree of control from the tyrant, and also
because it forces Umbridge to run around all day putting out fires.

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

McGonagall vows that she will help Harry to become an Auror because Umbridge
continually insists that he will never make it. McGonagall is fiercely protective of the
children in her care, and has had quite enough of Umbridge bullying everyone at
Hogwarts.

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

Harry decides he wants to become an Auror because it takes advantage of his natural
tendency to try to save everyone all the time. He is already very practiced in Defense
Against the Dark Arts, and has managed to escape the most renowned villain in the
wizarding world multiple times - the profession just seems to fit.

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

The centaurs are angry with Hagrid because he defended Firenze from them when they
banished him and were going to kill him. Despite the fact that they say Hagrid is no
longer welcome in the forest, they will not attack him at that moment because he has
the children with him. Centaur honor prohibits them from attacking children, even if they
are human.

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

Harry and Hermione decide that, rather than spoiling Ron's triumphant moment after
winning the Quidditch Cup, they will wait to tell him that they promised Hagrid the three
of them would look after his giant brother.

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

Umbridge is a bit intimidated by the O.W.L. examiners because these are totally
impartial judges that are not part of the Ministry's agenda.

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

Hagrid's fight with Umbridge and her goons is impressive because it takes six of them to
attempt to subdue him, and yet they still fail and he escapes. In this fight we see Hagrid
moving from the bumbling uncle to a formidable warrior.

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47. Why is Kreacher so happy to report that Sirius may never return from the
Department of Mysteries?

Kreacher is happy to report that Sirius may never return from the Department of
Mysteries because there is no love lost between the two characters. Sirius has always
treated Kreacher very poorly, in addition to having turned away from his family's values
in his youth. For his part, Kreacher is a miserable creature filled with hate.

48. 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.

Snape was most likely being truthful when he told Umbridge he had no more truth
serum because he would relish a chance to get Harry into more trouble. Snape hates
Harry because of how James Potter treated him when they were young, and has always
taken every opportunity to create problems for Harry.

49. What aspect of Umbridge's personality becomes her undoing in the novel?

Umbridge's pride and arrogance become her undoing when she decides, unwisely, to
insult and attack the centaurs. Being proud creatures that follow their own laws, the
centaurs then attacked her in return and carried her off.

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

A large number of Harry's friends want to go with him to the Ministry of Magic because
they feel a great deal of loyalty towards him. Harry has trained them, stood up for them,
and saved some of their lives in the past - this is finally their chance to begin to repay
that debt.

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

Harry is determined to keep moving forward partly so that he can save Sirius, whom he
is determined is in the room, but also because he is looking for adventure. Harry has
become so accustomed to danger that he is now seeking it to some extent.

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52. Why do you think the room with the orbs is so hard to get to?

The room with the orbs is at the heart of the Department of Mysteries, and is hard to get
to because its contents are so valuable. He who knows the future holds great power,
and the Ministry has been attempting to protect that power for itself.

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

Yes. Sirius spends so much of his time taunting his cousin rather than taking things
seriously and focusing on winning the battle, that he is caught off guard by a spell and
pushed backwards into the archway. Once again his refusal to take things seriously has
played out with a negative consequence.

54. What makes the presence of Bellatrix Lestrange so important in Chapter 35?

Bellatrix Lestrange's presence is very important in this chapter because she is closely
linked to two of the heroic characters: Sirius and Neville. Bellatrix is Sirius' cousin, and
also the person that tortured Neville's parents into insanity.

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

Dumbledore was Voldemort's teacher when he was a student, and is someone that
Voldemort has never been able to defeat, so Voldemort is afraid of him.

56. What is unusual about Dumbledore's demeanor when fighting Voldemort?

It is unusual, in general, for anyone to be in Voldemort's presence without being afraid -


even more unusual when Dumbledore fights Voldemort is the rage that Dumbledore
displays when he says that there are fates worse than death in store for the Dark Lord.

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

Harry destroys many of the items in Dumbledore's office because he is so filled with
rage and grief that he needs to externalize it. He was prevented from exacting any kind
of revenge at the Ministry, and thus has not yet had an outlet for the violent emotions he
is experiencing.

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

It was important for Harry to stay with his family while growing up because Dumbledore
had cast a near-invincible protective spell that would only keep Harry safe so long as he
stayed with his family.

59. What is Harry's reaction to learning Cho Chang has been dating another boy?

When Harry learns Cho is dating another boy he doesn't seem to have much of a
reaction - he is too depressed over Sirius' death to really care.

60. Why is Luna able to comfort Harry about Sirius' death when no one else can?

Luna is the only person able to offer any comfort to Harry because she points out the
facts - that they heard voices from beyond the veil, and it's quite possible he will, in fact,
see Sirius again.

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Multiple Choice
Chapter 1 "Dudley Demented" | Chapter 2 "A Peck of
Owls"
1. Where does the action of Chapter 1 take place?
(a) Little Whinging.
(b) Hogsmeade.
(c) Hogwarts.
(d) Azkaban.

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


(a) Because he is so sad.
(b) Because he doesn't want to save his cousin.
(c) Because he doesn't study enough.
(d) Because his wand is broken.

3. What two characters witnessed Harry's Patronus Charm?


(a) Uncle Vernon and Dudley.
(b) Dudley and Ms. Figg.
(c) Dudley and Hermione.
(d) Aunt Petunia and Ms. Figg.

4. What was Ms. Figg assigned to do in Little Whinging?


(a) Study muggle behavior for the Ministry of Magic.
(b) Spy on Harry for Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters.
(c) Make sure the Dursleys treated Harry well.
(d) Watch over Harry and prevent him from doing magic.

5. How many owls did Harry receive after returning home from the dementor
attack?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

6. What makes Aunt Petunia decide Harry must be allowed to stay?


(a) A visit from Hagrid.
(b) A formal request from the Ministry of Magic.
(c) A Howler which says "Remember my last, Petunia".
(d) An owl from Dumbledore reminding her why Harry's mother died.

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Chapter 3 "The Advance Guard" | Chapter 4 "Number
Twelve, Grimmauld Place"
7. To whom does Harry write letters at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) Hermione, Sirius and Dumbledore.
(b) Ron, Hermione, and Sirius.
(c) Dumbledore, Hagrid and Hermione.
(d) Ron, Dumbledore and Hagrid.

8. How long does Harry wait for news after sending his letters?
(a) One week.
(b) Six days.
(c) Three days.
(d) Four days.

9. What travel method was used to escort Harry from the Dursleys' home to the
Order of the Phoenix?
(a) Train.
(b) Magic Car.
(c) Floo Powder.
(d) Broomstick.

10. What is the correct address for Chapter Four's location?


(a) Number Twelve, Knockturn Alley.
(b) Number Thirteen, Diagon Alley.
(c) Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place.
(d) Number Eleven, Wizarding Row.

11. Why did Harry's friends neglect to respond to his letters?


(a) They were tired of him whining about his problems and wanted a break.
(b) The Dursleys stole the letters that Hedwig was bringing back to Harry.
(c) Dumbledore was worried their messages would be intercepted.
(d) Hedwig wasn't able to deliver Harry's letters because of the Ministry of Magic.

12. Why did Percy have a falling out with his parents?
(a) He turned in his brother for illegal dragon smuggling.
(b) He wants to marry a muggle and give up magic.
(c) He doesn't want to be associated with such a poor family.
(d) Due to his promotion within the Ministry of Magic.

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Chapter 5 "The Order of the Phoenix" | Chapter 6 "The
Noble and Most Ancient House of Black"
13. The Order of the Phoenix Headquarters are housed in the ancestral home of
which character?
(a) Severus Snape.
(b) Sirius Black.
(c) Mundungus Fletcher.
(d) Mrs. Weasley.

14. What do Sirius and Mrs. Weasley argue about in Chapter Five?
(a) Whether Sirius should be allowed to leave the Order's Headquarters.
(b) Whether Harry is old enough to stay up with the adults.
(c) Whether Harry should attend Hogwarts the coming year.
(d) Whether Harry should be given more information about Voldemort.

15. Why is Minister Fudge trying to undermine Dumbledore in the wizarding


community?
(a) They are old rivals from when they attended Hogwarts together.
(b) He wants greater control at Hogwarts to influence the students.
(c) He is secretly a Death Eater in Lucius Malfoy's employ.
(d) He is afraid Dumbledore will try to overthrow him.

16. How did the Black family's beliefs differ from those of Sirius?
(a) They were fervent supporters of the pure blood movement and dark wizards.
(b) They supported sending all mudbloods to Azkaban for life.
(c) They wanted all house elves to be freed from slavery.
(d) They wanted Dumbledore to serve as the Minister of Magic.

17. Why do George and Fred keep taking things they find in the Black House?
(a) They want to destroy anything that might be associated with the Dark Arts.
(b) They intend to sell them on Diagon Alley for pocket change.
(c) They need decorations for their room at Hogwarts.
(d) They think the items might be useful in starting their joke shop.

18. At the end of Chapter Six, what dampens Harry's mood?


(a) The realization that he has a hearing at the Ministry of Magic the next day.
(b) Memories of how his parents were killed.
(c) Hearing that Quidditch was cancelled for the coming school year.
(d) A message from Hagrid about the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.

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Chapter 7 "The Ministry of Magic" | Chapter 8 "The
Hearing"
19. Where does Harry have to travel in Chapter 7?
(a) Hogsmeade.
(b) The Ministry of Magic.
(c) Azkaban.
(d) Hogwarts.

20. What special device do Harry and Mr. Weasley use to enter the building for
Harry's disciplinary hearing?
(a) Floo powder.
(b) The newest Nimbus broomstick.
(c) A shrinking door.
(d) A magical "broken" phone booth.

21. Why does Harry arrive late to his hearing?


(a) He gets up late in the morning.
(b) The shrinking door will not allow them to enter.
(c) They have to run from dementors.
(d) The time and location are changed without notice.

22. What seems strange about Harry facing the Wizengamot?


(a) The Wizengamot has not been convened in over 100 years.
(b) They're all taking photos of him throughout the hearing.
(c) Underage magic would usually only merit a small disciplinary hearing.
(d) Several of them are convicted Death Eaters.

23. Who appears unexpectedly during the hearing to come to Harry's aid?
(a) Albus Dumbledore.
(b) Hagrid.
(c) Sirius Black.
(d) Mrs. Weasley.

24. What does Dumbledore tell Harry when they speak after the hearing?
(a) They don't speak. Dumbledore leaves without even looking at Harry.
(b) That he will need Harry's assistance this year to protect the students at Hogwarts.
(c) The dark times ahead will require vigilance against false friends.
(d) That he needs to guard carefully against trickery from the Ministry.

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Chapter 9 "The Woes of Mrs. Weasley" | Chapter 10
"Luna Lovegood"
25. What suspicious character is Minister Fudge talking to when Harry leaves his
hearing?
(a) Draco Malfoy.
(b) Mundungus Fletcher.
(c) Luna Lovegood.
(d) Lucious Malfoy.

26. Why is Harry secretly upset in Chapter 9?


(a) He has fallen in love with Hermione.
(b) Sirius isn't spending enough time with him.
(c) He doesn't want to be the "chosen one" any longer.
(d) Ron and Hermione are named Gryffindor prefects.

27. What does the boggart reveal about Mrs. Weasley?


(a) She was Lily Potter's best friend and misses her terribly.
(b) She is worried her family will die fighting Voldemort.
(c) She is acting as a spy under Voldemort's influence.
(d) Her children are not all biologically hers.

28. Why does Sirius end up escorting Ron, Harry and Hermione to the train
station?
(a) He wants an opportunity to stretch his legs after being cooped up inside.
(b) Threats against Harry's life have been received at Hogwarts.
(c) The assigned guard fails to report for duty.
(d) He wants an opportunity to rebel against Mrs. Weasley and all her rules.

29. Why doesn't Harry end up sitting with Ron and Hermione on the train?
(a) Luna Lovegood corners him to speak privately about occlumency.
(b) He wants to spend some time alone planning for the coming year.
(c) They have to go to the prefects' car for instructions.
(d) They have a quarrel while boarding and leave him by himself.

30. Harry is dismayed to learn that which other Hogwarts student was made a
prefect?
(a) Draco Malfoy.
(b) Moaning Myrtle.
(c) Vincent Crabbe.
(d) Gregory Goyle.

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Chapter 11 "The Sorting Hat's New Song" | Chapter 12
"Professor Umbridge"
31. What does the Sorting Hat do in Chapter 11 that is unusual?
(a) Sorts nearly all the first-years into Gryffindor House so they'll fight Voldemort.
(b) Makes a political announcement demanding the freedom of elves.
(c) Sings a song about an impending threat to the school.
(d) Refuses to sort a student because he is a mudblood.

32. What Ministry employee has been sent to Hogwarts as the new Defense
Against the Dark Arts teacher?
(a) Dolores Umbridge.
(b) Mr. Weasley.
(c) Cornelius Fudge.
(d) Percy Weasley.

33. Why does Harry get into a fight with Seamus Finnigan?
(a) Harry wants a room to himself because of his nightmares.
(b) Seamus decides to go out for Gryffindor seeker to try to upstage Harry.
(c) Seamus' mother believes the nasty things that have been written about Harry and
Dumbledore.
(d) Seamus calls Harry a murderer and a thief.

34. What does Ron express an interest in becoming once he's graduated from
Hogwarts?
(a) A Muggle Specialist at the Ministry of Magic.
(b) An Auror.
(c) A member of S.P.E.W.
(d) A dragon researcher.

35. What happens during Potions class that gives Snape an opportunity to
humiliate Harry?
(a) Ron's potion explodes all over Harry and makes him break out in a green rash.
(b) Harry is the only student unable to successfully make the potion for the day.
(c) Harry is caught cheating off Cho's notes.
(d) Harry forgets a step in the potion recipe and is unable to complete it correctly.

36. Why does Harry fight with Professor Umbridge during the Defense Against the
Dark Arts class?
(a) Because Umbridge doesn't think house elfs should have citizen rights.
(b) Harry doesn't like the textbook she has chosen for the class.
(c) That Umbridge voted against Harry during his hearing.
(d) Because Harry believes Voldemort has returned.

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Chapter 13 "Detention with Dolores" | Chapter 14
"Percy and Padfoot"
37. In Chapter 13, Hermione chastises Fred and George for a new product they
have developed and are testing on first-year students. What product are they
testing on the first-years?
(a) A potion that will temporarily make a student twice as smart.
(b) Sickness-inducing candies.
(c) Candies that will change one's appearance to help cheat on tests.
(d) A drink that will cause students to belch blue smoke after ingesting it.

38. What macabre punishment does Umbridge assign to Harry as part of his
detention?
(a) To write "I am a foul liar" on every blackboard at Hogwarts.
(b) To clean the floors of Umbridge's classroom with a cleaner that causes his skin to
break out in boils.
(c) To torment house elves by taunting them with articles of clothing that they cannot
have.
(d) To write "I must not tell lies" with an enchanted pen that carves the words into his
flesh.

39. In Chapter 13, what secret of Ron's does Harry learn?


(a) Ron is secretly in love with Hermione.
(b) Ron has been cheating in Occlumency.
(c) Ron has secretly been practicing to become the new Gryffindor Seeker.
(d) That Ron is thinking of leaving Hogwarts to pursue professional football.

40. What accusation from Filch does Cho defend Harry against?
(a) That he was buying Dungbombs.
(b) Cheating in Potions.
(c) Sneaking into Hogsmeade.
(d) Sneaking into the girls' dormitory.

41. What mistake does Ron make during the first Quidditch practice that results
in it being canceled?
(a) Ron falls off his broom and breaks his arm.
(b) Ron accidentally scores for the wrong side.
(c) Ron hits his teammate in the face with a Quaffle, causing her to have a nosebleed.
(d) Ron flies into a classroom window and disrupts a lecture.

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42. Why do Harry and friends advise Sirius against coming to visit them
disguised as a black dog?
(a) Harry wants his godfather to stop constantly looking over his shoulder.
(b) Because Professor Umbridge has spectacles that can see through disguises.
(c) Because they believe Malfoy can see through the disguise.
(d) Because Harry is embarrassed that Malfoy is a prefect and he is not.

Chapter 15 "The Hogwarts High Inquisitor" | Chapter


16 "In the Hog's Head"
43. What post is Professor Umbridge appointed to by the Ministry of Magic?
(a) Headmistress of Hogwarts.
(b) Assistant Minister of Magic.
(c) Divination Professor.
(d) Hogwarts' High Inquisitor.

44. What does Harry do to earn another week of detention with Professor
Umbridge?
(a) Fails to complete any of his assignments because his hand hurts too much.
(b) Argues that Minister Fudge is under Voldemort's control.
(c) Protests a demerit of five points from Gryffindor House.
(d) Gets into a fist fight with Draco Malfoy over Sirius' whereabouts.

45. What favor does Hermione ask Harry to do for the Hogwarts students?
(a) Stop talking about Voldemort and scaring the students.
(b) Get along with Umbridge so that Minister Fudge will be less suspicious of
Dumbledore.
(c) Stop bragging all the time about his exploits.
(d) Teach the students a different version of Defense Against the Dark Arts.

46. What name do the children choose for the new club teaching Defense Against
the Dark Arts?
(a) The Patronus Group.
(b) Dumbledore's Army.
(c) Hogwarts' Champions.
(d) Harry's Heroes.

47. Where is the first informational meeting of the Defense Against the Dark Arts
club held?
(a) Hagrid's shack.
(b) The school library.
(c) The Hog's Head.
(d) Forbidden Forest.

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48. Harry is surprised by the number of students that come to the first meeting;
how many showed up?
(a) Thirty-two students.
(b) Seventeen students.
(c) Twenty-five students.
(d) Forty-one students.

Chapter 17 "Educational Decree Number Twenty-four"


49. What change does the Educational Decree Number Twenty-four enact?
(a) Announces that all teachers are now on probation pending further review.
(b) Dissolves the House Cup competition for the remainder of the school year.
(c) Disbands all student clubs, teams and organizations.
(d) Institutes an 8pm curfew for all students.

50. What does McGonagall tell Harry to watch out for?


(a) The centaurs in the Forbidden Forest are rebelling and may attack at any moment.
(b) There are rumors about his club and he should be careful to keep it secret.
(c) Umbridge is going to try to get him expelled from Hogwarts.
(d) That communications going in and out of Hogwarts may be monitored.

51. What does Umbridge taunt Snape about when she sits in on his Potions
class?
(a) His having been passed over for the Defense Against the Darks Arts position several
times.
(b) She thinks potions are ineffectual and not "real magic".
(c) That he was not a particularly talented student when he attended Hogwarts.
(d) He has a sister imprisoned at Azkaban.

52. Why is the Gryffindor Quidditch practice cancelled?


(a) Because dementors have been spotted lurking around Hogwarts.
(b) Because the team has not been given permission to reform.
(c) Because Umbridge has forbidden all sporting activities during the academic week.
(d) Because Ron injures another teammate.

53. What person was in disguise watching the children during their first meeting
of Dumbledore's Army?
(a) Mundungus Fletcher.
(b) Professor McGonagall.
(c) Sirius.
(d) Mrs. Figg.

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54. What do Harry and friends see in the flames while speaking with Sirius that
alarms them?
(a) Voldemort in the background of the flames spying on their conversation.
(b) Umbridge's hand reaching out to grab Sirius' head.
(c) A vision of Sirius' home collapsing in on itself.
(d) Sirius attacked from behind before he disappears.

Chapter 18 "Dumbledore's Army"


55. Why does Hermione begin to question whether it's a good idea to meet in their
secret club?
(a) Because she dislikes breaking rules.
(b) Because she doesn't want to be repsonsible for getting the others into trouble.
(c) Because Sirius thinks it's a good idea.
(d) Because Harry has been behaving unreliably.

56. What does Harry discover about the pain he feels in his scar on occasion?
(a) It hurts whenever someone tries to cast a dark spell on him.
(b) It hurts when he thinks about painful memories, particularly of his parents.
(c) Whenever he is under duress, it starts to burn.
(d) It occurs when he is linked to Voldemort's moods.

57. What character awakens Harry from his dream about the long corridor?
(a) Sirius.
(b) Fred.
(c) Dobby.
(d) Dumbledore.

58. Why is Dobby wearing so many clothes when he sees Harry in Chapter 18?
(a) To express his delight in his own freedom from slavery.
(b) Because Umbridge is forcing the house elves to sleep outside.
(c) Because the other house elves are offended by what Hermione is doing.
(d) Because the house elves' quarters are not heated.

59. What space does Harry discover that is perfect for D.A. meetings?
(a) The Room of Requirement.
(b) Dumbledore's office.
(c) The Divination classroom.
(d) A small cabin in the Forbidden Forest.

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60. What does Cho Chang tell Harry at the end of Chapter 18 that makes him
secretly happy?
(a) That she has always liked him, which secretly delights him.
(b) That she doesn't blame him for Cedric's death.
(c) That he makes her nervous.
(d) That she has a crush on George.

Chapter 19 "The Lion and the Serpent"


61. Where does Hermione come up with the plan to alert Dumbledore's Army
members of their meeting schedule?
(a) By studying the gnomes of Little Whinging.
(b) By asking Professor Umbridge for guidance.
(c) By following a system Vodlemort uses to call his Death Eaters.
(d) By reading ancient Gryffindor texts concealed in the Room of Requirement.

62. How many goals does the Gryffindor Quidditch team score in their first match
of the season?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) None.
(d) Five.

63. What do members of the Slytherin House do during the match that fiercely
demoralizes Ron?
(a) Sing a song during the match about how bad Ron is at Quidditch.
(b) Create an illusion that makes it appear as though there are no spectators cheering
for Gryffindor.
(c) Cast spells at Ron while the referees are not looking.
(d) Dress up as Death Eaters.

64. What causes Harry and George to attack Draco Malfoy after the first Quidditch
match between Slytherin and Gryffindor?
(a) Because they think no one is looking and they won't be caught.
(b) Because he is insulting their families.
(c) Because he hit an illegal Bludger at Harry after the match.
(d) Because he cheated during the match.

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65. What happens when McGonagall tries to discipline Harry and George for their
poor sportsmanship?
(a) They use Floo Powder and travel to the Order for help.
(b) Umbridge comes in and takes over.
(c) She is interrupted by an attacking troll.
(d) Dumbledore grants them a pardon.

66. What one piece of good news do the main characters learn after being fiercely
disciplined for attacking Malfoy?
(a) Hagrid has returned.
(b) Sirius has been pardoned for his crimes.
(c) Umbridge has been fired.
(d) The Weasleys have won the lottery.

Chapter 20 "Hagrid's Tale"


67. What explanation does Hagrid give for his extended absence?
(a) He was on vacation with his new love, Madame Maxime.
(b) He was in the mountains speaking to the giants for Dumbledore.
(c) He was gone because he was poisoned by a large spider over the summer and
needed time to recover.
(d) He was visiting the mountains to make sure Norbert was well cared for.

68. What prevents Hagrid from making good progress towards achieving his
mission?
(a) The death of the giants' leader.
(b) He breaks his leg while rock-climbing.
(c) A group of Death Eaters that chase him for months.
(d) A group of pixies declares war on him.

69. Why is the current leader of the giants of great concern to Dumbledore?
(a) Because the leader has been recruited by Voldemort.
(b) Because he passionately hates all wizards.
(c) Because he is overwhelmingly easy to trick.
(d) Because he is not a pure-blooded giant.

70. What does Hagrid learn about his mother on his trip?
(a) She tried for years to find him to reconcile their relationship.
(b) She died several years earlier.
(c) She remarried and had two other children.
(d) She became leader of the giants.

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71. What cuts short the children's first visit with Hagrid after his return to
Hogwarts?
(a) Hagrid succumbs to his injuries.
(b) Hagrid is exhausted and needs to sleep.
(c) Umbridge's arrival.
(d) Dumbledore's arrival.

72. What final cautionary advice does Hermione give Hagrid before leaving?
(a) A new type of creature rumored to be lurking in the Forbidden Forest may be
dangerous.
(b) Umbridge will not like him if she learns he is part-giant.
(c) Be careful at the Hog's Head Tavern because there are spies there.
(d) To tone down his lessons because Umbridge may not approve of his curriculum.

Chapter 21 "The Eye of the Snake"


73. Why does Hagrid choose to ignore Hermione's advice about changing his
curriculum?
(a) Because Hermione always worries about trivial things.
(b) Because Dumbledore told him not to concern himself with Umbridge.
(c) Because he's not smart enough to write new lesson plans.
(d) Because he is certain his lessons are more interesting than other teachers' might be.

74. In Hagrid's first lesson, what kind of creature does he show the children in the
Forbidden Forest?
(a) Gryphons.
(b) Centaurs.
(c) Thestrals.
(d) Unicorns.

75. What is so special about the creatures Hagrid shows the students in his first
class?
(a) Only women are able to care for them, as they will try to kill and eat men.
(b) They were once unicorns but were twisted by Voldemort.
(c) Only those who have seen death can view them.
(d) They are only visible to those that have cast dark magic.

76. Who is appointed the new Gryffindor Quidditch seeker before Christmas
break?
(a) Fred Weasley.
(b) Draco Malfoy.
(c) Ginny Weasley.
(d) Cho Chang.

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77. At the last D.A. meeting before the holidays, why does Cho break down while
talking to Harry?
(a) She had a vision something horrible would happen when they return after break.
(b) Because of her previous boyfriend's death.
(c) Because she is so sad that Harry doesn't have a family to go home to.
(d) She learned that Umbridge is thinking of expelling her from Hogwarts.

78. Just before leaving for the holidays, who does Harry dream is attacked by a
giant snake?
(a) Aunt Petunia.
(b) Professor Snape.
(c) Arthur Weasley.
(d) Mrs. Weasley.

Chapter 22 "St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies


and Injuries"
79. After learning of the attack on Mr. Weasley, why does Dumbledore send former
Headmaster paintings to search for him?
(a) Because he is too afraid of Voldemort to go look himself.
(b) Because the paintings can appear in any frame that bears their name.
(c) Because it doesn't matter if something attacks a painting since they're already dead.
(d) Because the paintings are more trustworthy than the Order of the Phoenix.

80. Where are the children sent to wait for more news about Mr. Weasley's
condition after his attack?
(a) Little Whinging.
(b) A safehouse in Hogsmeade.
(c) Sirius' house.
(d) Diagon Alley.

81. Why are the children forced to wait for news, rather than being allowed to
rush straight to the hospital to see Mr. Weasley?
(a) Because it's too dangerous for Harry to go out in public.
(b) Mrs. Weasley wants to focus on her husband rather than worry about her family's
safety.
(c) So that if he dies at the hospital, they aren't traumatized.
(d) So that no one will suspect anything about why they already know about the attack.

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82. What happens when Dumbledore looks Harry in the face for the first time
since the hearing?
(a) Voldemort takes control of Harry and he attacks Dumbledore.
(b) Harry breaks down and cries because he has missed his mentor.
(c) Harry is overwhelmed by the desire to attack him and nearly loses control.
(d) Harry yells at Dumbledore for ignoring him all this time.

83. What does Mr. Weasley tell the children about his attack?
(a) He absolutely refuses to give them any details.
(b) That his wand was broken while defending himself.
(c) That he was bitten by a giant snake.
(d) That Death Eaters were chasing him and he fell down a flight of stairs.

84. What disturbing information do the children learn by eavesdropping on the


adults at the hospital?
(a) That Harry may be in danger of being possessed by Voldemort.
(b) That Umbridge is actually a member of the Order of the Phoenix.
(c) That Voldemort is planning to stage an attack on Hogwarts.
(d) That Sirius has been in league with the Death Eaters.

Chapter 23 "Christmas on the Closed Ward"


85. During the holiday break, what does Harry want to do to ensure the safety of
his friends?
(a) Give himself up to Voldemort so he'll stop attacking Harry's friends.
(b) Set up reinforcements at the Order headquarters.
(c) Return to the Dursley household for the holiday.
(d) Begin studying the Dark Arts so that he'll be in a better position to fight Voldemort.

86. Why is Sirius the happiest Harry has ever seen during the holidays?
(a) Because he has a house full of friends.
(b) Because he learns he will be offered a full pardon by the Ministry.
(c) Because he missed spending time with Harry.
(d) Because he is able to go out in public without fear of being caught.

87. Why does Ginny chastise Harry when they sit down to eat over the holidays?
(a) Because he promised he would give her lessons to make her a better Seeker.
(b) Because he is putting the entire Order in danger by remaining at the headquarters.
(c) Because he isn't moving on his feelings for Cho and it's painfully obvious he should.
(d) Because he hasn't talked to her and she's the only other person that's been
possessed by Voldemort.

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88. What do the members of the Order realize while exchanging gifts?
(a) That Hermione doesn't celebrate Christmas and is offended by the holiday.
(b) That Mrs. Weasley has knit socks instead of sweaters.
(c) That Kreacher has been absent for some time.
(d) That Harry has bought them each overpriced gifts to alleviate his sense of guilt.

89. Why does Mrs. Weasley shout at her husband while visiting him in the
hospital?
(a) He has been eating food not on the hospital's approved diet menu.
(b) He has been experimenting with the Dark Arts to better protect his family.
(c) Because he is trying to sneak out of the hospital to protect his family.
(d) Because he accepted Muggle-style stitches to try to make his wound heal faster.

90. Who do the children run into while visiting their former professor at the
hospital mental ward?
(a) Bellatrix LeStrange.
(b) Neville Longbottom.
(c) Professor McGonagall.
(d) Cho Chang.

Chapter 24 "Occlumency"
91. Why does Harry suspect Kreacher has been up to mischief when the house elf
finally reappears?
(a) Because the elf will not account for his time.
(b) Because Kreacher is in a good mood.
(c) Because Harry is suspicious of all house elves.
(d) Because the elf is always trying to sabotage the Order.

92. What is the art of Occlumency that Harry must learn?


(a) Protecting the mind from magical intrusion.
(b) A new form of defensive magic that is highly restricted.
(c) Viewing the future using a special optical tool.
(d) Protecting the mind from dementor attacks.

93. What character does Dumbledore choose to teach Harry Occlumency?


(a) Professor Snape.
(b) Mrs. Weasley.
(c) Professor McGonagall.
(d) Sirius Black.

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94. What happens between Harry and Cho when they first meet again after the
holiday break?
(a) They get caught snogging by Mr. Filch.
(b) Cho asks Harry to go steady.
(c) They have an argument because Harry didn't write Cho over break.
(d) Harry invites Cho on a date for Valentine's Day.

95. What is put into Dumbledore's Pensieve before the first Occlumency lesson?
(a) Harry's memories of his family.
(b) A family portrait of the Weasleys.
(c) A drop of gryphon blood.
(d) Some of Snape's memories.

96. What does Harry learn about his recurring dream during his first Occlumency
lesson?
(a) That he was actually in control and was responsible for the attack on Mr. Weasley.
(b) That the hallway he sees is inside the Ministry of Magic.
(c) That it is a memory from his childhood after his family was killed.
(d) That the snake is actually Voldemort.

Chapter 25 "The Beetle at Bay"


97. What do the children discover that caused Voldemort to be so ecstatic when
Harry linked with him after his Occlumency lesson?
(a) That Harry is still unable to block Voldemort from his mind.
(b) The successful raid on the Department of Mysteries by Death Eaters.
(c) The escape of Death Eaters from Azkaban.
(d) The discovery of a missing component for a Dark Arts ritual to bring Voldemort back
to full life.

98. What two teachers are being targeted for dismissal by Umbridge?
(a) Trelawney and McGonagall.
(b) Snape and McGonagall.
(c) Dumbledore and Snape.
(d) Hagrid and Trelawney.

99. What causes a slight shifting in students' attitudes toward Harry?


(a) The escape of Death Eaters from Azkaban.
(b) A newspaper article declaring that Harry is right.
(c) Sightings of Voldemort along Diagon Alley.
(d) The murder of a Ministry employee.

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100. Why is Harry exasperated with Cho after their first date?
(a) Because she doesn't really seem to be interested in Harry.
(b) Because she only talks about girly subjects Harry doesn't identify with.
(c) Because she insists on paying for half of everything.
(d) Because it ends with her leaving in tears.

101. What D.A. student shows the greatest improvement in the wake of the Death
Eaters' escape?
(a) Ginny Weasley.
(b) Neville Longbottom.
(c) Cho Chang.
(d) Hermione Granger.

102. What fact about Rita Skeeter does Hermione threaten to reveal?
(a) Rita once aided the Death Eaters in escaping from Aurors.
(b) Rita was born in a Muggle family.
(c) Rita has a secret relationship with Professor Snape.
(d) That Rita is an unregistered Animagus.

Chapter 26 "Seen and Unforeseen"


103. How does the Gryffindor Quidditch team fare in their first match with new
players?
(a) Very well. They win by 25 points.
(b) Horribly. They lose by 10 points.
(c) Pretty well. They win by 5 points.
(d) Not too bad. They lose by only 1 point.

104. What happens when Umbridge learns of the newspaper article about Harry's
encounter with Voldemort?
(a) She tries to expel Harry from Hogwarts but is stopped by Dumbledore.
(b) She vows to make the newspaper reprint the article with the "truth" about Harry's
lies.
(c) She flies into a rage and forbids him from any future outings to Hogsmeade.
(d) She assigns Harry to another two months of detention.

105. What does Hermione advise Harry to do when she learns he is still dreaming
about the hallway inside the Ministry?
(a) Stop being a silly boy and wake himself up when he starts having the dream.
(b) Speak to Snape about raising the intensity of his Occlumency training.
(c) Keep quiet about the dreams since he's supposed to be learning to stop them.
(d) Tell Dumbledore immediately so he can warn the Ministry to protect what's inside.

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106. What happens when Snape learns Harry has still been having the dreams
about the hallway?
(a) He refuses to teach Harry any further since Harry won't apply what he's learning.
(b) He intensifies the training and Harry accidentally invades Snape's memories.
(c) He tells Harry he's a hopeless student that will never learn Occlumency.
(d) He reports Harry's dreams to Dumbledore.

107. Who is the source of the screams that interrupt Harry and Snape's
Occlumency lesson?
(a) Ginny Weasley.
(b) Professor Trelawney.
(c) Professor Umbridge.
(d) Cho Chang.

108. Who does Dumbledore appoint as the new Divination professor?


(a) Firenze.
(b) Hagrid.
(c) Mundungus Fletcher.
(d) Mrs. Weasley.

Chapter 27 "The Centaur and the Sneak"


109. Why was Firenze banished by the other centaurs?
(a) For saving a human child that was lost in the Forbidden Forest.
(b) For becoming friends with Hagrid.
(c) For agreeing to help Dumbledore.
(d) For allying himself with Voldemort during the last war.

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


(a) Humans are on the right track but too short-sighted.
(b) Humans are meddling with forces they can't understand and should stop.
(c) Humans concern themselves with trivial details when looking at the future.
(d) Humans are far more advanced than centaurs.

111. What official is unexpectedly present when Harry is caught holding meetings
of the D.A.?
(a) Arthur Weasley.
(b) Professor Umbridge.
(c) Minister Fudge.
(d) Lucious Malfoy.

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112. Who does Harry learn betrayed the D.A. to Umbridge?
(a) Draco Malfoy.
(b) Neville Longbottom.
(c) Ginny Weasley.
(d) Marietta Edgecomb.

113. What is the result of the hex Hermione placed on anyone that breaks the
confidence of the D.A.?
(a) Horrible sores that spell "SNEAK" across the face.
(b) An oozing green slime that pours from the ears.
(c) Horrible sores that spell "LIAR" across the forehead.
(d) A voice that croaks like a bullfrog when trying to speak.

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


(a) Threatens Fudge with a secret that Fudge doesn't want revealed to the wizarding
world.
(b) Helps Harry escape through the secret tunnel in his office.
(c) Claims he created the D.A. and is trying to overthrow Minister Fudge.
(d) Casts a forgetting spell on everyone in the room.

Chapter 28 "Snape's Worst Memory"


115. What is Umbridge's first action upon being named the new Headmaster of
Hogwarts?
(a) Expelling several students for being cheeky.
(b) Forming an Inquisitorial Squad.
(c) Firing Hagrid and McGonagall.
(d) Appointing a new Divination teacher.

116. Why does Harry refuse the beverage Umbridge offers him when she
summons him after being named Headmaster?
(a) He is allergic to chamomile.
(b) He thinks it may have a truth serum in it.
(c) He is afraid of anything she gives him after the enchanted pen.
(d) He is stubborn and has poor manners.

117. What do Fred and George as a reaction to Umbridge's new position?


(a) Break into Umbridge's office.
(b) Release fireworks all over the school.
(c) Set snakes loose in Umbridge's bed.
(d) Poison the drinking fountain in Slytherin house with a vomit-inducing liquid.

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118. What causes Snape to leave Harry's Occlumency lesson after Umbridge is
appointed Headmaster?
(a) Malfoy interrupts to get help with a situation in the castle.
(b) Umbridge sends a message demanding Snape submit to a truth serum.
(c) The snakes from Umbridge's bed are now in the girls' lavatory.
(d) A series of ominous noises from the Forbidden Forest.

119. What does Harry do as soon as Snape leaves their interrupted Occlumency
lesson?
(a) Tries to find the components to an alchemical recipe for Hermione.
(b) Practices his Defense Against the Dark Arts spells.
(c) Tries to induce a trance so he can finish his dream.
(d) Looks at Snape's memory in the Pensieve.

120. What does Harry see in the Pensieve that disturbs him?
(a) His father bullying Snape when he was Harry's age.
(b) His mother and Snape in a romantic situation.
(c) Snape pushing Harry's father around in their first year at Hogwarts.
(d) Snape in a meeting with Voldemort.

Chapter 29 "Career Advice"


121. Why is Harry determined to speak with Sirius after spying on Snape's
memories?
(a) He needs Sirius' perspective on what really happened.
(b) He would like to find out if his father was always like that.
(c) He's concerned that his mother seemed to hate his father.
(d) He wants to yell at Sirius for being a jerk.

122. What profession does Harry tell McGonagall he wants to pursue after
Hogwarts?
(a) Shopkeeper.
(b) Auror.
(c) Dragon Tamer.
(d) Quidditch Seeker.

123. What causes McGonagall to fight with Umbridge during Harry's career
counseling session?
(a) McGonagall is sick of having someone look over her shoulder.
(b) Umbridge keeps threatening Harry with expulsion.
(c) Umbridge states that Harry can never become an Auror.
(d) Umbridge insults McGonagall's counseling abilities.

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124. Why does Harry break into Umbridge's office after his career counseling
session?
(a) To find more enchanted items that could get her arrested.
(b) So he can destroy the files she is keeping on the students.
(c) So he can use the fireplace to speak with Sirius.
(d) To look for clues about the Ministry's agenda at Hogwarts.

125. What does Sirius stress to Harry is the most important thing with
Dumbledore gone from Hogwarts?
(a) For Harry to continue mastering his Occlumency lessons.
(b) To watch out for Umbridge because she is in league with Fudge.
(c) Getting good grades on the end of year exams.
(d) Keeping his friends safe and out of significant trouble.

126. What do Fred and George announce when they publicly quit Hogwarts?
(a) That Umbridge is a silly old cow.
(b) The opening of their new joke shop.
(c) That they will return if any of their friends need them.
(d) The recommencing of D.A. practices in Hogsmeade.

Chapter 30 "Grawp"
127. What is the response of the general Hogwarts population to Fred and
George's leave-taking?
(a) While they admire the Weasleys, they are still afraid of Umbridge.
(b) There is a petition circulating to forcibly remove Umbridge as Headmaster.
(c) Criminal behavior is on the rise at Hogwarts and Professors are being attacked.
(d) The students begin engaging in more mischief than usual.

128. Where did Harry find the funds to finance Fred and George's joke shop?
(a) Betting in professional Quidditch matches.
(b) From his tournament winnings.
(c) The money left to him from his parents.
(d) The Dursleys continue to put money into his bank account so he'll stay away.

129. What Quidditch Team wins the Quidditch Cup match?


(a) Hufflepuff.
(b) Slytherin.
(c) Ravenclaw.
(d) Gryffindor.

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130. What takes Hermione and Harry away from watching the Quidditch Cup
match?
(a) Umbridge accuses them of creating a swamp in the hallways.
(b) Dumbledore sends an owl with a message for Harry.
(c) Malfoy hints that Sirius may be at the school.
(d) Hagrid comes to them asking for a favor.

131. What does Hagrid tell Hermione and Ron he suspects will happen to him
shortly after the Quidditch Cup?
(a) He will be fired.
(b) He will be accused of a crime.
(c) He will be sent on another mission.
(d) He will be named leader of the giants.

132. What is the favor Hagrid needs the children to do for him?
(a) Tend the Thestrils in the forest.
(b) Take a message to Trelawney.
(c) Maintain the truce with the centaurs.
(d) Watch over his brother Grawp.

Chapter 31 "O.W.L.S"
133. What do Hermione and Harry tell Ron to get him to stop talking about the
Quidditch Cup match?
(a) Umbridge is on the warpath and wants to take away his broom.
(b) That all his practicing has likely earned him poor grades on the exams.
(c) About the promise to take care of Grawp.
(d) They all need to sneak out to Hogsmeade to meet Sirius.

134. What exam do Ron and Harry both do poorly on?


(a) Divination.
(b) Herbology.
(c) Defense Against the Dark Arts.
(d) Potions.

135. What does Harry witness during his Astrology exam?


(a) Fred and George's last trick that was set to go off during exams.
(b) Hermione's total meltdown from too much studying.
(c) Umbridge and her followers attacking Hagrid.
(d) A herd of centaurs sneaking onto the campus.

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136. Why is McGonagall taken to the infirmary?
(a) She has an argument with Umbridge that results in violence.
(b) She is attacked by centaurs.
(c) She has what appears to be a stroke from too much stress.
(d) She is hit with four stun spells defending another professor.

137. Who does Hagrid save before escaping into the Forbidden Forest?
(a) Grawp.
(b) Dumbledore.
(c) Fang.
(d) McGonagall.

138. What does Harry see when he daydreams during his History of Magic exam?
(a) Mr. Weasley being attacked again.
(b) Himself kneeling before Voldemort inside the Department of Mysteries.
(c) Dumbledore and Voldemort in an arcane duel.
(d) Sirius being tortured by Harry.

Chapter 32 "Out of the Fire"


139. What does Harry discover when he goes to the infirmary to tell McGonagall
about his dream?
(a) She has been transferred to the hospital.
(b) Umbridge has restricted visitors for McGonagall.
(c) McGonagall has been fired.
(d) Visiting hours are over and there is a large dog guarding the hallway.

140. How do Hermione and Harry get into Umbridge's office to try to communicate
with Sirius?
(a) Filch lets them in by accident.
(b) Using Harry's invisibility cloak and knife.
(c) They stun everyone that sees them sneaking about.
(d) The Room of Requirement creates a hallway into the office.

141. What does Kreacher tell Harry and Hermione about Sirius when they talk
through the Floo powder?
(a) That he's been captured by dementors.
(b) That he will never return from the Department of Mysteries.
(c) That he was hit by a car while changed into a dog.
(d) That he has been returned to Azkaban.

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142. What does Harry tell Umbridge about who he was trying to speak with
through the fireplace in her office?
(a) He was contacting Dumbledore.
(b) He was dialing the Ministry of Magic to speak with Fudge.
(c) He was trying to contact Mr. Weasley.
(d) He refuses to tell her anything.

143. What does Umbridge demand from Snape in order to interrogate Harry?
(a) A potion to make Harry believe she is his best friend.
(b) That Snape help her torture Harry.
(c) A dark arts device hidden in the dungeon.
(d) A bottle of truth potion.

144. How does Hermione trick Umbridge into stopping her plans to torture Harry?
(a) By convincing her they know the whereabouts of a weapon Dumbledore seeks.
(b) By acting as though she is possessed by the ghost of Umbridge's mother.
(c) By pretending to turn on her friends and sell them out.
(d) By acting as though she'd fainted in order to get hold of a wand.

Chapter 33 "Fight and Flight"


145. Where does Hermione lead Umbridge within the Forbidden Forest?
(a) To Grawp.
(b) To a carnivorous plant.
(c) To the centaurs.
(d) To the spider king.

146. Why do the centaurs end up taking Umbridge away?


(a) Because she attacks them with magic.
(b) Because they want to kill all adult humans.
(c) Because the children explain that she's a bad person.
(d) Because she won't stop talking.

147. What keeps Hermione and Harry from being attacked by the centaurs?
(a) Hagrid's friendship still holds some sway with the centaurs.
(b) Hermione negotiates a deal for safe travel through the forest.
(c) The fact that they are still children.
(d) Grawp comes stumbling by and the centaurs attack him.

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148. What mode of transport do the children choose to travel to the Ministry and
save Sirius?
(a) Thestrals.
(b) A magic carpet.
(c) Floo powder.
(d) A flying car.

149. What attracts the Thestrals to Harry and Hermione after their encounter with
the centaurs?
(a) The smell of the blood.
(b) The magical after-effects of violence.
(c) The noise of the centaurs' hooves.
(d) People that can see them.

150. Why does Harry protest his friends accompanying him to the Ministry of
Magic?
(a) He wants to protect his friends.
(b) He wants to take all the credit for defeating Voldemort.
(c) He is worried the Thestrals can't carry Neville.
(d) He thinks more people will make it harder to succeed.

Chapter 34 "The Department of Mysteries"


151. What is the first clue something is not right when the children arrive at the
Ministry of Magic?
(a) There is no security whatsoever.
(b) The doors are all wide open.
(c) Minister Fudge welcomes them in personally.
(d) There are dark clouds gathering just above the Ministry.

152. Where do the children find themselves after entering the black door from
Harry's dreams?
(a) Inside the office of the Minister of Magic.
(b) In a circular staircase heading down.
(c) Back in the forest where Umbridge is waiting with Voldemort.
(d) In a circular room with revolving identical black doors.

153. How do the children find their way from the room with black doors to the
room they need?
(a) They hear Sirius screaming and follow the sound.
(b) They pull out the enchanted map and it redraws itself to match the Ministry.
(c) Hermione uses a piece of plain chalk to mark the walls and their progress.
(d) They use a marking spell to show where they've already been.

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154. What is significant about the room where Harry saw Sirius tortured in his
dreams?
(a) It is filled with shelves lined with glass orbs.
(b) It has 13 Death Eaters in it.
(c) It is covered in layers and layers of dust.
(d) It is identical to the graveyard where Cedric died.

155. Where does Harry find Sirius when he begins searching?


(a) In between two of the aisles.
(b) In the clearing at the center of the room.
(c) Crumpled in a ball at Lucious Malfoy's feet.
(d) He doesn't find Sirius, it was a trick.

156. What does Ron find in the room?


(a) A genie lamp that can grant wishes.
(b) The newest Nimbus model broomstick.
(c) An orb with both Harry's and the Dark Lord's names on it.
(d) A wand that flies straight off the shelf and into his hand.

Chapter 35 "Beyond the Veil"


157. Why does Harry have an advantage when the Death Eaters surround him in
the Department of Mysteries?
(a) Because his friends have their wands at the ready.
(b) Because Dumbledore is on his way to meet them.
(c) Because he has the orb and they can't risk destroying it.
(d) Because he is so much smarter than they are.

158. What does Harry instruct his friends to do when he signals them in the battle
with the Death Eaters?
(a) Be immediately prepared to cast stun spells at the Death Eaters.
(b) Scatter in every direction to avoid capture.
(c) Break as many orbs as possible to cause confusion.
(d) Drop their wands and surrender so no one gets hurt.

159. What room are the children forced into when they run from the Death Eaters
in the Department of Mysteries?
(a) The room with the rotating doors.
(b) The room with the floating brains.
(c) The room with the three-headed dog.
(d) The room filled with floating keys.

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160. Which of Harry's friends is tortured when trying to help Harry?
(a) Neville Longbottom.
(b) Luna Lovegood.
(c) Hermione Granger.
(d) Ron Weasley.

161. What happens to the orb after Harry gives it to Neville?


(a) Bellatrix Lestrange attacks Neville and takes it.
(b) Neville shatters it against a wall so no one can get it.
(c) It slips out of Neville's pocket and shatters.
(d) Neville takes it and flees the Ministry.

162. What happens to Sirius after he fights Bellatrix Lestrange?


(a) He is caught by Ministry officials and taken to Azkaban.
(b) He changes into a black dog and will not revert back.
(c) He falls backwards through the mysterious archway and disappears.
(d) He is hit with an excruciatus curse and has to go to the hospital.

Chapter 36 "The Only One He Ever Feared"


163. What does Harry try to do when he realizes Sirius has disappeared through
the archway?
(a) Kill all the Death Eaters.
(b) Break his wand.
(c) Follow him in.
(d) Convince his friends to follow Sirius.

164. What is shocking about Harry's fight with Lestrange?


(a) How easily she defeats him.
(b) He uses a forbidden torture curse on her.
(c) She won't fight him because they're related.
(d) She is too afraid to cast spells at Harry.

165. What causes Voldemort to finally materialize in the Ministry lobby?


(a) Hearing that the prophecy was destroyed.
(b) Bellatrix being defeated by Harry.
(c) Harry's being alone without friends to help him.
(d) Dumbledore's absence.

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166. What keeps Voldemort from killing Harry with his death spell?
(a) A statue leaps in front of Harry.
(b) A herd of centaurs join the fight.
(c) Neville casts a counter-curse.
(d) A mirror reflects the spell back.

167. Why does Harry wish for death when Voldemort possesses him?
(a) He wants to destroy Voldemort any way he can.
(b) He is in so much pain and wants to be reunited with Sirius.
(c) He thinks it's the only way to save his friends.
(d) He is alone in the world and can't handle it anymore.

168. What does Dumbledore say will happen if Minister Fudge's Aurors attack
him?
(a) Voldemort will win.
(b) He will flee again and return with backup.
(c) He will defeat them all.
(d) He will kill everyone in the room.

Chapter 37 "The Lost Prophecy"


169. According to Dumbledore, how many people besides Sirius suffered
permanent injuries in the fight against the Death Eaters?
(a) Two.
(b) None.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

170. Why won't Dumbledore let Harry leave his office when Harry begins throwing
things around?
(a) Because he is concerned Harry is a danger to himself.
(b) Because Harry needs to be punished for destroying things.
(c) Because he doesn't want Harry to attack Draco Malfoy.
(d) Because Dumbledore needs to explain things to Harry.

171. Why does Dumbledore feel culpable for Sirius' death?


(a) He has an overdeveloped sense of responsibility for his students.
(b) He had the option to stop Sirius but was busy saving someone else.
(c) If he had been more honest with Harry, much of this could have been avoided.
(d) He had an argument with Sirius that resulted in Sirius going to the Ministry after
Harry.

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172. Who gave the prophecy that linked Harry forever with Voldemort?
(a) Lilly Potter.
(b) Centaur Firenze.
(c) Mundungus Fletcher.
(d) Professory Trelawney.

173. What does Dumbledore tell Harry about Snape while explaining the events of
the past months?
(a) That Snape was actively trying to help Harry while Dumbledore was gone.
(b) That Snape is Dumbledore's illegitimate son.
(c) That Snape was in love with Harry's mother.
(d) That Snape must be watched and isn't to be trusted.

174. Why wasn't Harry made a prefect?


(a) Dumbledore thought he had enough to worry about.
(b) Dumbledore didn't want to draw more attention to him.
(c) He isn't popular enough at Hogwarts.
(d) His friends were much more qualified.

Chapter 38 "The Second War Begins"


175. What does the Sunday Prophet say about Harry and Voldemort after the
showdown at the Ministry?
(a) The article redeems Harry's honor and confirms Voldemort's return.
(b) Voldemort and Harry are destined to destroy one another.
(c) That Harrry was in league with Voldemort and should be arrested.
(d) The article claims it's all a hoax and Harry is lying.

176. What does Draco swear to do when he meets Harry back at Hogwarts after
the battle at the Ministry?
(a) Free his father from Azkaban.
(b) That he will have revenge on Harry for what happened to his father.
(c) Help defeat Voldemort.
(d) Become Harry's best friend and mend his ways.

177. What happens to Umbridge when she returns to Hogwarts?


(a) She is interrogated by Dumbledore and then finally set free.
(b) She apologizes to the students and is forgiven.
(c) She is forced to endure one of her own twisted detentions.
(d) She is jeered out of the castle by the ghosts and students.

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178. What does Harry find that he'd forgotten Sirius gave to him?
(a) The newest Nimbus 4500 broomstick.
(b) A picture of Sirius with Harry's parents.
(c) A mirror Harry's father used to communicate with Sirius.
(d) A letter for Hermione giving her permission to free Kreacher.

179. Why does Nearly Headless Nick tell Harry he's not likely to see Sirius as a
ghost?
(a) Ghosts rarely appear to those they were close to in life.
(b) Only certain wizards are allowed to stay as ghosts.
(c) Sirius isn't necessarily dead and may return from Beyond the Veil.
(d) Most wizards choose to move on to whatever is after death.

180. What do Moody, Tonks and Lupin tell the Dursleys before sending Harry
home with them?
(a) That Harry is dangerous and should be treated carefully.
(b) That Harry's last remaining relative besides them is dead.
(c) That if they mistreat Harry in any way, they will be held accountable.
(d) That Harry is allowed to use his magic against them now.

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Multiple Choice Key
1. A 11. C 21. D 31. C 41. C 51. A
2. A 12. D 22. C 32. A 42. C 52. B
3. B 13. B 23. A 33. C 43. D 53. A
4. D 14. D 24. A 34. B 44. C 54. B
5. B 15. D 25. D 35. D 45. D 55. C
6. C 16. A 26. D 36. D 46. B 56. D
7. B 17. D 27. B 37. B 47. C 57. C
8. D 18. A 28. C 38. D 48. C 58. C
9. D 19. B 29. C 39. C 49. C 59. A
10. C 20. D 30. A 40. A 50. D 60. C

61. C 71. C 81. D 91. B 101. B 111. C


62. A 72. D 82. C 92. A 102. D 112. D
63. A 73. D 83. A 93. A 103. B 113. A
64. B 74. C 84. A 94. D 104. C 114. C
65. B 75. C 85. C 95. D 105. C 115. B
66. A 76. C 86. A 96. B 106. B 116. B
67. B 77. B 87. D 97. C 107. B 117. B
68. A 78. C 88. C 98. D 108. A 118. A
69. A 79. B 89. D 99. A 109. C 119. D
70. B 80. C 90. B 100. D 110. C 120. A

121. A 131. A 141. B 151. A 161. C 171. C


122. B 132. D 142. D 152. D 162. C 172. D
123. C 133. C 143. D 153. D 163. C 173. A
124. C 134. A 144. A 154. A 164. B 174. A
125. A 135. C 145. C 155. D 165. A 175. A
126. B 136. D 146. A 156. C 166. A 176. B
127. D 137. C 147. D 157. C 167. B 177. D
128. B 138. D 148. A 158. C 168. C 178. C
129. D 139. A 149. A 159. B 169. B 179. D
130. D 140. B 150. A 160. A 170. D 180. C

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Short Answer Questions
1. Where does the action of Chapter 1 take place?

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

3. What two characters witnessed Harry's Patronus Charm?

4. What was Ms. Figg assigned to do in Little Whinging?

5. How many owls did Harry receive after returning home from the dementor attack?

6. What makes Aunt Petunia decide Harry must be allowed to stay?

7. To whom does Harry write letters at the beginning of Chapter 3?

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8. How long does Harry wait for news after sending his letters?

9. What travel method was used to escort Harry from the Dursleys' home to the Order of
the Phoenix?

10. What is the correct address for Chapter Four's location?

11. Why did Harry's friends neglect to respond to his letters?

12. Why did Percy have a falling out with his parents?

13. The Order of the Phoenix Headquarters are housed in the ancestral home of which
character?

14. What do Sirius and Mrs. Weasley argue about in Chapter Five?

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15. Why is Minister Fudge trying to undermine Dumbledore in the wizarding
community?

16. How did the Black family's beliefs differ from those of Sirius?

17. Why do George and Fred keep taking things they find in the Black House?

18. At the end of Chapter Six, what dampens Harry's mood?

19. Where does Harry have to travel in Chapter 7?

20. What special device do Harry and Mr. Weasley use to enter the building for Harry's
disciplinary hearing?

21. Why does Harry arrive late to his hearing?

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22. What seems strange about Harry facing the Wizengamot?

23. Who appears unexpectedly during the hearing to come to Harry's aid?

24. What does Dumbledore tell Harry when they speak after the hearing?

25. What suspicious character is Minister Fudge talking to when Harry leaves his
hearing?

26. Why is Harry secretly upset in Chapter 9?

27. What does the boggart reveal about Mrs. Weasley?

28. Why does Sirius end up escorting Ron, Harry and Hermione to the train station?

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29. Why doesn't Harry end up sitting with Ron and Hermione on the train?

30. Harry is dismayed to learn that which other Hogwarts student was made a prefect?

31. What does the Sorting Hat do in Chapter 11 that is unusual?

32. What Ministry employee has been sent to Hogwarts as the new Defense Against the
Dark Arts teacher?

33. Why does Harry get into a fight with Seamus Finnigan?

34. What does Ron express an interest in becoming once he's graduated from
Hogwarts?

35. What happens during Potions class that gives Snape an opportunity to humiliate
Harry?

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36. Why does Harry fight with Professor Umbridge during the Defense Against the Dark
Arts class?

37. In Chapter 13, Hermione chastises Fred and George for a new product they have
developed and are testing on first-year students. What product are they testing on the
first-years?

38. What macabre punishment does Umbridge assign to Harry as part of his detention?

39. In Chapter 13, what secret of Ron's does Harry learn?

40. What accusation from Filch does Cho defend Harry against?

41. What mistake does Ron make during the first Quidditch practice that results in it
being canceled?

42. Why do Harry and friends advise Sirius against coming to visit them disguised as a
black dog?

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43. What post is Professor Umbridge appointed to by the Ministry of Magic?

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

45. What favor does Hermione ask Harry to do for the Hogwarts students?

46. What name do the children choose for the new club teaching Defense Against the
Dark Arts?

47. Where is the first informational meeting of the Defense Against the Dark Arts club
held?

48. Harry is surprised by the number of students that come to the first meeting; how
many showed up?

49. What change does the Educational Decree Number Twenty-four enact?

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50. What does McGonagall tell Harry to watch out for?

51. What does Umbridge taunt Snape about when she sits in on his Potions class?

52. Why is the Gryffindor Quidditch practice cancelled?

53. What person was in disguise watching the children during their first meeting of
Dumbledore's Army?

54. What do Harry and friends see in the flames while speaking with Sirius that alarms
them?

55. Why does Hermione begin to question whether it's a good idea to meet in their
secret club?

56. What does Harry discover about the pain he feels in his scar on occasion?

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57. What character awakens Harry from his dream about the long corridor?

58. Why is Dobby wearing so many clothes when he sees Harry in Chapter 18?

59. What space does Harry discover that is perfect for D.A. meetings?

60. What does Cho Chang tell Harry at the end of Chapter 18 that makes him secretly
happy?

61. Where does Hermione come up with the plan to alert Dumbledore's Army members
of their meeting schedule?

62. How many goals does the Gryffindor Quidditch team score in their first match of the
season?

63. What do members of the Slytherin House do during the match that fiercely
demoralizes Ron?

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64. What causes Harry and George to attack Draco Malfoy after the first Quidditch
match between Slytherin and Gryffindor?

65. What happens when McGonagall tries to discipline Harry and George for their poor
sportsmanship?

66. What one piece of good news do the main characters learn after being fiercely
disciplined for attacking Malfoy?

67. What explanation does Hagrid give for his extended absence?

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

69. Why is the current leader of the giants of great concern to Dumbledore?

70. What does Hagrid learn about his mother on his trip?

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

72. What final cautionary advice does Hermione give Hagrid before leaving?

73. Why does Hagrid choose to ignore Hermione's advice about changing his
curriculum?

74. In Hagrid's first lesson, what kind of creature does he show the children in the
Forbidden Forest?

75. What is so special about the creatures Hagrid shows the students in his first class?

76. Who is appointed the new Gryffindor Quidditch seeker before Christmas break?

77. At the last D.A. meeting before the holidays, why does Cho break down while talking
to Harry?

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78. Just before leaving for the holidays, who does Harry dream is attacked by a giant
snake?

79. After learning of the attack on Mr. Weasley, why does Dumbledore send former
Headmaster paintings to search for him?

80. Where are the children sent to wait for more news about Mr. Weasley's condition
after his attack?

81. Why are the children forced to wait for news, rather than being allowed to rush
straight to the hospital to see Mr. Weasley?

82. What happens when Dumbledore looks Harry in the face for the first time since the
hearing?

83. What does Mr. Weasley tell the children about his attack?

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84. What disturbing information do the children learn by eavesdropping on the adults at
the hospital?

85. During the holiday break, what does Harry want to do to ensure the safety of his
friends?

86. Why is Sirius the happiest Harry has ever seen during the holidays?

87. Why does Ginny chastise Harry when they sit down to eat over the holidays?

88. What do the members of the Order realize while exchanging gifts?

89. Why does Mrs. Weasley shout at her husband while visiting him in the hospital?

90. Who do the children run into while visiting their former professor at the hospital
mental ward?

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

92. What is the art of Occlumency that Harry must learn?

93. What character does Dumbledore choose to teach Harry Occlumency?

94. What happens between Harry and Cho when they first meet again after the holiday
break?

95. What is put into Dumbledore's Pensieve before the first Occlumency lesson?

96. What does Harry learn about his recurring dream during his first Occlumency
lesson?

97. What do the children discover that caused Voldemort to be so ecstatic when Harry
linked with him after his Occlumency lesson?

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98. What two teachers are being targeted for dismissal by Umbridge?

99. What causes a slight shifting in students' attitudes toward Harry?

100. Why is Harry exasperated with Cho after their first date?

101. What D.A. student shows the greatest improvement in the wake of the Death
Eaters' escape?

102. What fact about Rita Skeeter does Hermione threaten to reveal?

103. How does the Gryffindor Quidditch team fare in their first match with new players?

104. What happens when Umbridge learns of the newspaper article about Harry's
encounter with Voldemort?

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105. What does Hermione advise Harry to do when she learns he is still dreaming about
the hallway inside the Ministry?

106. What happens when Snape learns Harry has still been having the dreams about
the hallway?

107. Who is the source of the screams that interrupt Harry and Snape's Occlumency
lesson?

108. Who does Dumbledore appoint as the new Divination professor?

109. Why was Firenze banished by the other centaurs?

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

111. What official is unexpectedly present when Harry is caught holding meetings of the
D.A.?

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112. Who does Harry learn betrayed the D.A. to Umbridge?

113. What is the result of the hex Hermione placed on anyone that breaks the
confidence of the D.A.?

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

115. What is Umbridge's first action upon being named the new Headmaster of
Hogwarts?

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

117. What do Fred and George as a reaction to Umbridge's new position?

118. What causes Snape to leave Harry's Occlumency lesson after Umbridge is
appointed Headmaster?

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119. What does Harry do as soon as Snape leaves their interrupted Occlumency
lesson?

120. What does Harry see in the Pensieve that disturbs him?

121. Why is Harry determined to speak with Sirius after spying on Snape's memories?

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

123. What causes McGonagall to fight with Umbridge during Harry's career counseling
session?

124. Why does Harry break into Umbridge's office after his career counseling session?

125. What does Sirius stress to Harry is the most important thing with Dumbledore gone
from Hogwarts?

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126. What do Fred and George announce when they publicly quit Hogwarts?

127. What is the response of the general Hogwarts population to Fred and George's
leave-taking?

128. Where did Harry find the funds to finance Fred and George's joke shop?

129. What Quidditch Team wins the Quidditch Cup match?

130. What takes Hermione and Harry away from watching the Quidditch Cup match?

131. What does Hagrid tell Hermione and Ron he suspects will happen to him shortly
after the Quidditch Cup?

132. What is the favor Hagrid needs the children to do for him?

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133. What do Hermione and Harry tell Ron to get him to stop talking about the Quidditch
Cup match?

134. What exam do Ron and Harry both do poorly on?

135. What does Harry witness during his Astrology exam?

136. Why is McGonagall taken to the infirmary?

137. Who does Hagrid save before escaping into the Forbidden Forest?

138. What does Harry see when he daydreams during his History of Magic exam?

139. What does Harry discover when he goes to the infirmary to tell McGonagall about
his dream?

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140. How do Hermione and Harry get into Umbridge's office to try to communicate with
Sirius?

141. What does Kreacher tell Harry and Hermione about Sirius when they talk through
the Floo powder?

142. What does Harry tell Umbridge about who he was trying to speak with through the
fireplace in her office?

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

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

145. Where does Hermione lead Umbridge within the Forbidden Forest?

146. Why do the centaurs end up taking Umbridge away?

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147. What keeps Hermione and Harry from being attacked by the centaurs?

148. What mode of transport do the children choose to travel to the Ministry and save
Sirius?

149. What attracts the Thestrals to Harry and Hermione after their encounter with the
centaurs?

150. Why does Harry protest his friends accompanying him to the Ministry of Magic?

151. What is the first clue something is not right when the children arrive at the Ministry
of Magic?

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

153. How do the children find their way from the room with black doors to the room they
need?

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154. What is significant about the room where Harry saw Sirius tortured in his dreams?

155. Where does Harry find Sirius when he begins searching?

156. What does Ron find in the room?

157. Why does Harry have an advantage when the Death Eaters surround him in the
Department of Mysteries?

158. What does Harry instruct his friends to do when he signals them in the battle with
the Death Eaters?

159. What room are the children forced into when they run from the Death Eaters in the
Department of Mysteries?

160. Which of Harry's friends is tortured when trying to help Harry?

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161. What happens to the orb after Harry gives it to Neville?

162. What happens to Sirius after he fights Bellatrix Lestrange?

163. What does Harry try to do when he realizes Sirius has disappeared through the
archway?

164. What is shocking about Harry's fight with Lestrange?

165. What causes Voldemort to finally materialize in the Ministry lobby?

166. What keeps Voldemort from killing Harry with his death spell?

167. Why does Harry wish for death when Voldemort possesses him?

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168. What does Dumbledore say will happen if Minister Fudge's Aurors attack him?

169. According to Dumbledore, how many people besides Sirius suffered permanent
injuries in the fight against the Death Eaters?

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

171. Why does Dumbledore feel culpable for Sirius' death?

172. Who gave the prophecy that linked Harry forever with Voldemort?

173. What does Dumbledore tell Harry about Snape while explaining the events of the
past months?

174. Why wasn't Harry made a prefect?

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175. What does the Sunday Prophet say about Harry and Voldemort after the
showdown at the Ministry?

176. What does Draco swear to do when he meets Harry back at Hogwarts after the
battle at the Ministry?

177. What happens to Umbridge when she returns to Hogwarts?

178. What does Harry find that he'd forgotten Sirius gave to him?

179. Why does Nearly Headless Nick tell Harry he's not likely to see Sirius as a ghost?

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

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Short Answer Questions Key
1. Where does the action of Chapter 1 take place?

Little Whinging.

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

Because he is so sad.

3. What two characters witnessed Harry's Patronus Charm?

Dudley and Ms. Figg.

4. What was Ms. Figg assigned to do in Little Whinging?

Watch over Harry and prevent him from doing magic.

5. How many owls did Harry receive after returning home from the dementor
attack?

Four.

6. What makes Aunt Petunia decide Harry must be allowed to stay?

A Howler which says "Remember my last, Petunia".

7. To whom does Harry write letters at the beginning of Chapter 3?

Ron, Hermione, and Sirius.

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8. How long does Harry wait for news after sending his letters?

Four days.

9. What travel method was used to escort Harry from the Dursleys' home to the
Order of the Phoenix?

Broomstick.

10. What is the correct address for Chapter Four's location?

Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place.

11. Why did Harry's friends neglect to respond to his letters?

Dumbledore was worried their messages would be intercepted.

12. Why did Percy have a falling out with his parents?

Due to his promotion within the Ministry of Magic.

13. The Order of the Phoenix Headquarters are housed in the ancestral home of
which character?

Sirius Black.

14. What do Sirius and Mrs. Weasley argue about in Chapter Five?

Whether Harry should be given more information about Voldemort.

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15. Why is Minister Fudge trying to undermine Dumbledore in the wizarding
community?

He is afraid Dumbledore will try to overthrow him.

16. How did the Black family's beliefs differ from those of Sirius?

They were fervent supporters of the pure blood movement and dark wizards.

17. Why do George and Fred keep taking things they find in the Black House?

They think the items might be useful in starting their joke shop.

18. At the end of Chapter Six, what dampens Harry's mood?

The realization that he has a hearing at the Ministry of Magic the next day.

19. Where does Harry have to travel in Chapter 7?

The Ministry of Magic.

20. What special device do Harry and Mr. Weasley use to enter the building for
Harry's disciplinary hearing?

A magical "broken" phone booth.

21. Why does Harry arrive late to his hearing?

The time and location are changed without notice.

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22. What seems strange about Harry facing the Wizengamot?

Underage magic would usually only merit a small disciplinary hearing.

23. Who appears unexpectedly during the hearing to come to Harry's aid?

Albus Dumbledore.

24. What does Dumbledore tell Harry when they speak after the hearing?

They don't speak. Dumbledore leaves without even looking at Harry.

25. What suspicious character is Minister Fudge talking to when Harry leaves his
hearing?

Lucious Malfoy.

26. Why is Harry secretly upset in Chapter 9?

Ron and Hermione are named Gryffindor prefects.

27. What does the boggart reveal about Mrs. Weasley?

She is worried her family will die fighting Voldemort.

28. Why does Sirius end up escorting Ron, Harry and Hermione to the train
station?

The assigned guard fails to report for duty.

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29. Why doesn't Harry end up sitting with Ron and Hermione on the train?

They have to go to the prefects' car for instructions.

30. Harry is dismayed to learn that which other Hogwarts student was made a
prefect?

Draco Malfoy.

31. What does the Sorting Hat do in Chapter 11 that is unusual?

Sings a song about an impending threat to the school.

32. What Ministry employee has been sent to Hogwarts as the new Defense
Against the Dark Arts teacher?

Dolores Umbridge.

33. Why does Harry get into a fight with Seamus Finnigan?

Seamus' mother believes the nasty things that have been written about Harry and
Dumbledore.

34. What does Ron express an interest in becoming once he's graduated from
Hogwarts?

An Auror.

35. What happens during Potions class that gives Snape an opportunity to
humiliate Harry?

Harry forgets a step in the potion recipe and is unable to complete it correctly.

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36. Why does Harry fight with Professor Umbridge during the Defense Against the
Dark Arts class?

Because Harry believes Voldemort has returned.

37. In Chapter 13, Hermione chastises Fred and George for a new product they
have developed and are testing on first-year students. What product are they
testing on the first-years?

Sickness-inducing candies.

38. What macabre punishment does Umbridge assign to Harry as part of his
detention?

To write "I must not tell lies" with an enchanted pen that carves the words into his flesh.

39. In Chapter 13, what secret of Ron's does Harry learn?

Ron has secretly been practicing to become the new Gryffindor Seeker.

40. What accusation from Filch does Cho defend Harry against?

That he was buying Dungbombs.

41. What mistake does Ron make during the first Quidditch practice that results
in it being canceled?

Ron hits his teammate in the face with a Quaffle, causing her to have a nosebleed.

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42. Why do Harry and friends advise Sirius against coming to visit them
disguised as a black dog?

Because they believe Malfoy can see through the disguise.

43. What post is Professor Umbridge appointed to by the Ministry of Magic?

Hogwarts' High Inquisitor.

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

Protests a demerit of five points from Gryffindor House.

45. What favor does Hermione ask Harry to do for the Hogwarts students?

Teach the students a different version of Defense Against the Dark Arts.

46. What name do the children choose for the new club teaching Defense Against
the Dark Arts?

Dumbledore's Army.

47. Where is the first informational meeting of the Defense Against the Dark Arts
club held?

The Hog's Head.

48. Harry is surprised by the number of students that come to the first meeting;
how many showed up?

Twenty-five students.

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49. What change does the Educational Decree Number Twenty-four enact?

Disbands all student clubs, teams and organizations.

50. What does McGonagall tell Harry to watch out for?

That communications going in and out of Hogwarts may be monitored.

51. What does Umbridge taunt Snape about when she sits in on his Potions
class?

His having been passed over for the Defense Against the Darks Arts position several
times.

52. Why is the Gryffindor Quidditch practice cancelled?

Because the team has not been given permission to reform.

53. What person was in disguise watching the children during their first meeting
of Dumbledore's Army?

Mundungus Fletcher.

54. What do Harry and friends see in the flames while speaking with Sirius that
alarms them?

Umbridge's hand reaching out to grab Sirius' head.

55. Why does Hermione begin to question whether it's a good idea to meet in their
secret club?

Because Sirius thinks it's a good idea.

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56. What does Harry discover about the pain he feels in his scar on occasion?

It occurs when he is linked to Voldemort's moods.

57. What character awakens Harry from his dream about the long corridor?

Dobby.

58. Why is Dobby wearing so many clothes when he sees Harry in Chapter 18?

Because the other house elves are offended by what Hermione is doing.

59. What space does Harry discover that is perfect for D.A. meetings?

The Room of Requirement.

60. What does Cho Chang tell Harry at the end of Chapter 18 that makes him
secretly happy?

That he makes her nervous.

61. Where does Hermione come up with the plan to alert Dumbledore's Army
members of their meeting schedule?

By following a system Vodlemort uses to call his Death Eaters.

62. How many goals does the Gryffindor Quidditch team score in their first match
of the season?

One.

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63. What do members of the Slytherin House do during the match that fiercely
demoralizes Ron?

Sing a song during the match about how bad Ron is at Quidditch.

64. What causes Harry and George to attack Draco Malfoy after the first Quidditch
match between Slytherin and Gryffindor?

Because he is insulting their families.

65. What happens when McGonagall tries to discipline Harry and George for their
poor sportsmanship?

Umbridge comes in and takes over.

66. What one piece of good news do the main characters learn after being fiercely
disciplined for attacking Malfoy?

Hagrid has returned.

67. What explanation does Hagrid give for his extended absence?

He was in the mountains speaking to the giants for Dumbledore.

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

The death of the giants' leader.

69. Why is the current leader of the giants of great concern to Dumbledore?

Because the leader has been recruited by Voldemort.

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70. What does Hagrid learn about his mother on his trip?

She died several years earlier.

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

Umbridge's arrival.

72. What final cautionary advice does Hermione give Hagrid before leaving?

To tone down his lessons because Umbridge may not approve of his curriculum.

73. Why does Hagrid choose to ignore Hermione's advice about changing his
curriculum?

Because he is certain his lessons are more interesting than other teachers' might be.

74. In Hagrid's first lesson, what kind of creature does he show the children in the
Forbidden Forest?

Thestrals.

75. What is so special about the creatures Hagrid shows the students in his first
class?

Only those who have seen death can view them.

76. Who is appointed the new Gryffindor Quidditch seeker before Christmas
break?

Ginny Weasley.

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77. At the last D.A. meeting before the holidays, why does Cho break down while
talking to Harry?

Because of her previous boyfriend's death.

78. Just before leaving for the holidays, who does Harry dream is attacked by a
giant snake?

Arthur Weasley.

79. After learning of the attack on Mr. Weasley, why does Dumbledore send former
Headmaster paintings to search for him?

Because the paintings can appear in any frame that bears their name.

80. Where are the children sent to wait for more news about Mr. Weasley's
condition after his attack?

Sirius' house.

81. Why are the children forced to wait for news, rather than being allowed to
rush straight to the hospital to see Mr. Weasley?

So that no one will suspect anything about why they already know about the attack.

82. What happens when Dumbledore looks Harry in the face for the first time
since the hearing?

Harry is overwhelmed by the desire to attack him and nearly loses control.

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83. What does Mr. Weasley tell the children about his attack?

He absolutely refuses to give them any details.

84. What disturbing information do the children learn by eavesdropping on the


adults at the hospital?

That Harry may be in danger of being possessed by Voldemort.

85. During the holiday break, what does Harry want to do to ensure the safety of
his friends?

Return to the Dursley household for the holiday.

86. Why is Sirius the happiest Harry has ever seen during the holidays?

Because he has a house full of friends.

87. Why does Ginny chastise Harry when they sit down to eat over the holidays?

Because he hasn't talked to her and she's the only other person that's been possessed
by Voldemort.

88. What do the members of the Order realize while exchanging gifts?

That Kreacher has been absent for some time.

89. Why does Mrs. Weasley shout at her husband while visiting him in the
hospital?

Because he accepted Muggle-style stitches to try to make his wound heal faster.

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90. Who do the children run into while visiting their former professor at the
hospital mental ward?

Neville Longbottom.

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

Because Kreacher is in a good mood.

92. What is the art of Occlumency that Harry must learn?

Protecting the mind from magical intrusion.

93. What character does Dumbledore choose to teach Harry Occlumency?

Professor Snape.

94. What happens between Harry and Cho when they first meet again after the
holiday break?

Harry invites Cho on a date for Valentine's Day.

95. What is put into Dumbledore's Pensieve before the first Occlumency lesson?

Some of Snape's memories.

96. What does Harry learn about his recurring dream during his first Occlumency
lesson?

That the hallway he sees is inside the Ministry of Magic.

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97. What do the children discover that caused Voldemort to be so ecstatic when
Harry linked with him after his Occlumency lesson?

The escape of Death Eaters from Azkaban.

98. What two teachers are being targeted for dismissal by Umbridge?

Hagrid and Trelawney.

99. What causes a slight shifting in students' attitudes toward Harry?

The escape of Death Eaters from Azkaban.

100. Why is Harry exasperated with Cho after their first date?

Because it ends with her leaving in tears.

101. What D.A. student shows the greatest improvement in the wake of the Death
Eaters' escape?

Neville Longbottom.

102. What fact about Rita Skeeter does Hermione threaten to reveal?

That Rita is an unregistered Animagus.

103. How does the Gryffindor Quidditch team fare in their first match with new
players?

Horribly. They lose by 10 points.

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104. What happens when Umbridge learns of the newspaper article about Harry's
encounter with Voldemort?

She flies into a rage and forbids him from any future outings to Hogsmeade.

105. What does Hermione advise Harry to do when she learns he is still dreaming
about the hallway inside the Ministry?

Keep quiet about the dreams since he's supposed to be learning to stop them.

106. What happens when Snape learns Harry has still been having the dreams
about the hallway?

He intensifies the training and Harry accidentally invades Snape's memories.

107. Who is the source of the screams that interrupt Harry and Snape's
Occlumency lesson?

Professor Trelawney.

108. Who does Dumbledore appoint as the new Divination professor?

Firenze.

109. Why was Firenze banished by the other centaurs?

For agreeing to help Dumbledore.

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

Humans concern themselves with trivial details when looking at the future.

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111. What official is unexpectedly present when Harry is caught holding meetings
of the D.A.?

Minister Fudge.

112. Who does Harry learn betrayed the D.A. to Umbridge?

Marietta Edgecomb.

113. What is the result of the hex Hermione placed on anyone that breaks the
confidence of the D.A.?

Horrible sores that spell "SNEAK" across the face.

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

Claims he created the D.A. and is trying to overthrow Minister Fudge.

115. What is Umbridge's first action upon being named the new Headmaster of
Hogwarts?

Forming an Inquisitorial Squad.

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

He thinks it may have a truth serum in it.

117. What do Fred and George as a reaction to Umbridge's new position?

Release fireworks all over the school.

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118. What causes Snape to leave Harry's Occlumency lesson after Umbridge is
appointed Headmaster?

Malfoy interrupts to get help with a situation in the castle.

119. What does Harry do as soon as Snape leaves their interrupted Occlumency
lesson?

Looks at Snape's memory in the Pensieve.

120. What does Harry see in the Pensieve that disturbs him?

His father bullying Snape when he was Harry's age.

121. Why is Harry determined to speak with Sirius after spying on Snape's
memories?

He needs Sirius' perspective on what really happened.

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

Auror.

123. What causes McGonagall to fight with Umbridge during Harry's career
counseling session?

Umbridge states that Harry can never become an Auror.

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124. Why does Harry break into Umbridge's office after his career counseling
session?

So he can use the fireplace to speak with Sirius.

125. What does Sirius stress to Harry is the most important thing with
Dumbledore gone from Hogwarts?

For Harry to continue mastering his Occlumency lessons.

126. What do Fred and George announce when they publicly quit Hogwarts?

The opening of their new joke shop.

127. What is the response of the general Hogwarts population to Fred and
George's leave-taking?

The students begin engaging in more mischief than usual.

128. Where did Harry find the funds to finance Fred and George's joke shop?

From his tournament winnings.

129. What Quidditch Team wins the Quidditch Cup match?

Gryffindor.

130. What takes Hermione and Harry away from watching the Quidditch Cup
match?

Hagrid comes to them asking for a favor.

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131. What does Hagrid tell Hermione and Ron he suspects will happen to him
shortly after the Quidditch Cup?

He will be fired.

132. What is the favor Hagrid needs the children to do for him?

Watch over his brother Grawp.

133. What do Hermione and Harry tell Ron to get him to stop talking about the
Quidditch Cup match?

About the promise to take care of Grawp.

134. What exam do Ron and Harry both do poorly on?

Divination.

135. What does Harry witness during his Astrology exam?

Umbridge and her followers attacking Hagrid.

136. Why is McGonagall taken to the infirmary?

She is hit with four stun spells defending another professor.

137. Who does Hagrid save before escaping into the Forbidden Forest?

Fang.

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138. What does Harry see when he daydreams during his History of Magic exam?

Sirius being tortured by Harry.

139. What does Harry discover when he goes to the infirmary to tell McGonagall
about his dream?

She has been transferred to the hospital.

140. How do Hermione and Harry get into Umbridge's office to try to communicate
with Sirius?

Using Harry's invisibility cloak and knife.

141. What does Kreacher tell Harry and Hermione about Sirius when they talk
through the Floo powder?

That he will never return from the Department of Mysteries.

142. What does Harry tell Umbridge about who he was trying to speak with
through the fireplace in her office?

He refuses to tell her anything.

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

A bottle of truth potion.

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

By convincing her they know the whereabouts of a weapon Dumbledore seeks.

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145. Where does Hermione lead Umbridge within the Forbidden Forest?

To the centaurs.

146. Why do the centaurs end up taking Umbridge away?

Because she attacks them with magic.

147. What keeps Hermione and Harry from being attacked by the centaurs?

Grawp comes stumbling by and the centaurs attack him.

148. What mode of transport do the children choose to travel to the Ministry and
save Sirius?

Thestrals.

149. What attracts the Thestrals to Harry and Hermione after their encounter with
the centaurs?

The smell of the blood.

150. Why does Harry protest his friends accompanying him to the Ministry of
Magic?

He wants to protect his friends.

151. What is the first clue something is not right when the children arrive at the
Ministry of Magic?

There is no security whatsoever.

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

In a circular room with revolving identical black doors.

153. How do the children find their way from the room with black doors to the
room they need?

They use a marking spell to show where they've already been.

154. What is significant about the room where Harry saw Sirius tortured in his
dreams?

It is filled with shelves lined with glass orbs.

155. Where does Harry find Sirius when he begins searching?

He doesn't find Sirius, it was a trick.

156. What does Ron find in the room?

An orb with both Harry's and the Dark Lord's names on it.

157. Why does Harry have an advantage when the Death Eaters surround him in
the Department of Mysteries?

Because he has the orb and they can't risk destroying it.

158. What does Harry instruct his friends to do when he signals them in the battle
with the Death Eaters?

Break as many orbs as possible to cause confusion.

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159. What room are the children forced into when they run from the Death Eaters
in the Department of Mysteries?

The room with the floating brains.

160. Which of Harry's friends is tortured when trying to help Harry?

Neville Longbottom.

161. What happens to the orb after Harry gives it to Neville?

It slips out of Neville's pocket and shatters.

162. What happens to Sirius after he fights Bellatrix Lestrange?

He falls backwards through the mysterious archway and disappears.

163. What does Harry try to do when he realizes Sirius has disappeared through
the archway?

Follow him in.

164. What is shocking about Harry's fight with Lestrange?

He uses a forbidden torture curse on her.

165. What causes Voldemort to finally materialize in the Ministry lobby?

Hearing that the prophecy was destroyed.

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166. What keeps Voldemort from killing Harry with his death spell?

A statue leaps in front of Harry.

167. Why does Harry wish for death when Voldemort possesses him?

He is in so much pain and wants to be reunited with Sirius.

168. What does Dumbledore say will happen if Minister Fudge's Aurors attack
him?

He will defeat them all.

169. According to Dumbledore, how many people besides Sirius suffered


permanent injuries in the fight against the Death Eaters?

None.

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

Because Dumbledore needs to explain things to Harry.

171. Why does Dumbledore feel culpable for Sirius' death?

If he had been more honest with Harry, much of this could have been avoided.

172. Who gave the prophecy that linked Harry forever with Voldemort?

Professory Trelawney.

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173. What does Dumbledore tell Harry about Snape while explaining the events of
the past months?

That Snape was actively trying to help Harry while Dumbledore was gone.

174. Why wasn't Harry made a prefect?

Dumbledore thought he had enough to worry about.

175. What does the Sunday Prophet say about Harry and Voldemort after the
showdown at the Ministry?

The article redeems Harry's honor and confirms Voldemort's return.

176. What does Draco swear to do when he meets Harry back at Hogwarts after
the battle at the Ministry?

That he will have revenge on Harry for what happened to his father.

177. What happens to Umbridge when she returns to Hogwarts?

She is jeered out of the castle by the ghosts and students.

178. What does Harry find that he'd forgotten Sirius gave to him?

A mirror Harry's father used to communicate with Sirius.

179. Why does Nearly Headless Nick tell Harry he's not likely to see Sirius as a
ghost?

Most wizards choose to move on to whatever is after death.

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

That if they mistreat Harry in any way, they will be held accountable.

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One Week Quiz A
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 31
"O.W.L.S".

Multiple Choice Questions


1. What name do the children choose for the new club teaching Defense Against
the Dark Arts?
(a) The Patronus Group.
(b) Harry's Heroes.
(c) Hogwarts' Champions.
(d) Dumbledore's Army.

2. What favor does Hermione ask Harry to do for the Hogwarts students?
(a) Get along with Umbridge so that Minister Fudge will be less suspicious of
Dumbledore.
(b) Stop talking about Voldemort and scaring the students.
(c) Teach the students a different version of Defense Against the Dark Arts.
(d) Stop bragging all the time about his exploits.

3. What exam do Ron and Harry both do poorly on?


(a) Divination.
(b) Herbology.
(c) Defense Against the Dark Arts.
(d) Potions.

4. Why is McGonagall taken to the infirmary?


(a) She has an argument with Umbridge that results in violence.
(b) She has what appears to be a stroke from too much stress.
(c) She is hit with four stun spells defending another professor.
(d) She is attacked by centaurs.

5. Who do the children run into while visiting their former professor at the
hospital mental ward?
(a) Bellatrix LeStrange.
(b) Cho Chang.
(c) Professor McGonagall.
(d) Neville Longbottom.

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Short Answer Questions
1. Harry is surprised by the number of students that come to the first meeting; how
many showed up?

2. What post is Professor Umbridge appointed to by the Ministry of Magic?

3. Why does Mrs. Weasley shout at her husband while visiting him in the hospital?

4. During the holiday break, what does Harry want to do to ensure the safety of his
friends?

5. Why does Ginny chastise Harry when they sit down to eat over the holidays?

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Multiple Choice Questions Key
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. D

Short Answer Questions Key


1. Harry is surprised by the number of students that come to the first meeting;
how many showed up?

Twenty-five students.

2. What post is Professor Umbridge appointed to by the Ministry of Magic?

Hogwarts' High Inquisitor.

3. Why does Mrs. Weasley shout at her husband while visiting him in the
hospital?

Because he accepted Muggle-style stitches to try to make his wound heal faster.

4. During the holiday break, what does Harry want to do to ensure the safety of
his friends?

Return to the Dursley household for the holiday.

5. Why does Ginny chastise Harry when they sit down to eat over the holidays?

Because he hasn't talked to her and she's the only other person that's been possessed
by Voldemort.

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Two Week Quiz A
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25
"The Beetle at Bay".

Multiple Choice Questions


1. What accusation from Filch does Cho defend Harry against?
(a) Sneaking into the girls' dormitory.
(b) Cheating in Potions.
(c) Sneaking into Hogsmeade.
(d) That he was buying Dungbombs.

2. What macabre punishment does Umbridge assign to Harry as part of his


detention?
(a) To clean the floors of Umbridge's classroom with a cleaner that causes his skin to
break out in boils.
(b) To write "I am a foul liar" on every blackboard at Hogwarts.
(c) To torment house elves by taunting them with articles of clothing that they cannot
have.
(d) To write "I must not tell lies" with an enchanted pen that carves the words into his
flesh.

3. What causes a slight shifting in students' attitudes toward Harry?


(a) Sightings of Voldemort along Diagon Alley.
(b) The escape of Death Eaters from Azkaban.
(c) A newspaper article declaring that Harry is right.
(d) The murder of a Ministry employee.

4. Why does Harry arrive late to his hearing?


(a) He gets up late in the morning.
(b) The time and location are changed without notice.
(c) They have to run from dementors.
(d) The shrinking door will not allow them to enter.

5. What seems strange about Harry facing the Wizengamot?


(a) Several of them are convicted Death Eaters.
(b) The Wizengamot has not been convened in over 100 years.
(c) Underage magic would usually only merit a small disciplinary hearing.
(d) They're all taking photos of him throughout the hearing.

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Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter 13, what secret of Ron's does Harry learn?

2. Why is Dobby wearing so many clothes when he sees Harry in Chapter 18?

3. Where are the children sent to wait for more news about Mr. Weasley's condition after
his attack?

4. What does Harry discover about the pain he feels in his scar on occasion?

5. Why does Hermione begin to question whether it's a good idea to meet in their secret
club?

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Multiple Choice Questions Key
1. D
2. D
3. B
4. B
5. C

Short Answer Questions Key


1. In Chapter 13, what secret of Ron's does Harry learn?

Ron has secretly been practicing to become the new Gryffindor Seeker.

2. Why is Dobby wearing so many clothes when he sees Harry in Chapter 18?

Because the other house elves are offended by what Hermione is doing.

3. Where are the children sent to wait for more news about Mr. Weasley's
condition after his attack?

Sirius' house.

4. What does Harry discover about the pain he feels in his scar on occasion?

It occurs when he is linked to Voldemort's moods.

5. Why does Hermione begin to question whether it's a good idea to meet in their
secret club?

Because Sirius thinks it's a good idea.

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Four Week Quiz A
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17
"Educational Decree Number Twenty-four".

Multiple Choice Questions


1. What accusation from Filch does Cho defend Harry against?
(a) Sneaking into the girls' dormitory.
(b) Cheating in Potions.
(c) Sneaking into Hogsmeade.
(d) That he was buying Dungbombs.

2. How long does Harry wait for news after sending his letters?
(a) Three days.
(b) Four days.
(c) One week.
(d) Six days.

3. Why does Harry arrive late to his hearing?


(a) The shrinking door will not allow them to enter.
(b) They have to run from dementors.
(c) He gets up late in the morning.
(d) The time and location are changed without notice.

4. Why did Percy have a falling out with his parents?


(a) Due to his promotion within the Ministry of Magic.
(b) He turned in his brother for illegal dragon smuggling.
(c) He doesn't want to be associated with such a poor family.
(d) He wants to marry a muggle and give up magic.

5. Who appears unexpectedly during the hearing to come to Harry's aid?


(a) Albus Dumbledore.
(b) Sirius Black.
(c) Hagrid.
(d) Mrs. Weasley.

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Short Answer Questions
1. What does Dumbledore tell Harry when they speak after the hearing?

2. Why is the Gryffindor Quidditch practice cancelled?

3. What is the correct address for Chapter Four's location?

4. What seems strange about Harry facing the Wizengamot?

5. What special device do Harry and Mr. Weasley use to enter the building for Harry's
disciplinary hearing?

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Multiple Choice Questions Key
1. D
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. A

Short Answer Questions Key


1. What does Dumbledore tell Harry when they speak after the hearing?

They don't speak. Dumbledore leaves without even looking at Harry.

2. Why is the Gryffindor Quidditch practice cancelled?

Because the team has not been given permission to reform.

3. What is the correct address for Chapter Four's location?

Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place.

4. What seems strange about Harry facing the Wizengamot?

Underage magic would usually only merit a small disciplinary hearing.

5. What special device do Harry and Mr. Weasley use to enter the building for
Harry's disciplinary hearing?

A magical "broken" phone booth.

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Four Week Quiz B
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 33
"Fight and Flight".

Multiple Choice Questions


1. During the holiday break, what does Harry want to do to ensure the safety of
his friends?
(a) Set up reinforcements at the Order headquarters.
(b) Return to the Dursley household for the holiday.
(c) Begin studying the Dark Arts so that he'll be in a better position to fight Voldemort.
(d) Give himself up to Voldemort so he'll stop attacking Harry's friends.

2. What does the boggart reveal about Mrs. Weasley?


(a) She is worried her family will die fighting Voldemort.
(b) She was Lily Potter's best friend and misses her terribly.
(c) She is acting as a spy under Voldemort's influence.
(d) Her children are not all biologically hers.

3. What does Dumbledore tell Harry when they speak after the hearing?
(a) They don't speak. Dumbledore leaves without even looking at Harry.
(b) The dark times ahead will require vigilance against false friends.
(c) That he will need Harry's assistance this year to protect the students at Hogwarts.
(d) That he needs to guard carefully against trickery from the Ministry.

4. Where does Hermione lead Umbridge within the Forbidden Forest?


(a) To Grawp.
(b) To the spider king.
(c) To the centaurs.
(d) To a carnivorous plant.

5. What is the response of the general Hogwarts population to Fred and George's
leave-taking?
(a) The students begin engaging in more mischief than usual.
(b) Criminal behavior is on the rise at Hogwarts and Professors are being attacked.
(c) There is a petition circulating to forcibly remove Umbridge as Headmaster.
(d) While they admire the Weasleys, they are still afraid of Umbridge.

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Short Answer Questions
1. What is Umbridge's first action upon being named the new Headmaster of Hogwarts?

2. Why does Sirius end up escorting Ron, Harry and Hermione to the train station?

3. What person was in disguise watching the children during their first meeting of
Dumbledore's Army?

4. What does Harry discover when he goes to the infirmary to tell McGonagall about his
dream?

5. Why does Harry protest his friends accompanying him to the Ministry of Magic?

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Multiple Choice Questions Key
1. B
2. A
3. A
4. C
5. A

Short Answer Questions Key


1. What is Umbridge's first action upon being named the new Headmaster of
Hogwarts?

Forming an Inquisitorial Squad.

2. Why does Sirius end up escorting Ron, Harry and Hermione to the train
station?

The assigned guard fails to report for duty.

3. What person was in disguise watching the children during their first meeting of
Dumbledore's Army?

Mundungus Fletcher.

4. What does Harry discover when he goes to the infirmary to tell McGonagall
about his dream?

She has been transferred to the hospital.

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5. Why does Harry protest his friends accompanying him to the Ministry of
Magic?

He wants to protect his friends.

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Eight Week Quiz A
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9
"The Woes of Mrs. Weasley" | Chapter 10 "Luna Lovegood".

Multiple Choice Questions


1. Harry is dismayed to learn that which other Hogwarts student was made a
prefect?
(a) Draco Malfoy.
(b) Vincent Crabbe.
(c) Gregory Goyle.
(d) Moaning Myrtle.

2. Why is Harry secretly upset in Chapter 9?


(a) Ron and Hermione are named Gryffindor prefects.
(b) Sirius isn't spending enough time with him.
(c) He doesn't want to be the "chosen one" any longer.
(d) He has fallen in love with Hermione.

3. Why do George and Fred keep taking things they find in the Black House?
(a) They think the items might be useful in starting their joke shop.
(b) They intend to sell them on Diagon Alley for pocket change.
(c) They want to destroy anything that might be associated with the Dark Arts.
(d) They need decorations for their room at Hogwarts.

4. To whom does Harry write letters at the beginning of Chapter 3?


(a) Ron, Hermione, and Sirius.
(b) Dumbledore, Hagrid and Hermione.
(c) Hermione, Sirius and Dumbledore.
(d) Ron, Dumbledore and Hagrid.

5. Why is Minister Fudge trying to undermine Dumbledore in the wizarding


community?
(a) He is afraid Dumbledore will try to overthrow him.
(b) He wants greater control at Hogwarts to influence the students.
(c) They are old rivals from when they attended Hogwarts together.
(d) He is secretly a Death Eater in Lucius Malfoy's employ.

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Short Answer Questions
1. The Order of the Phoenix Headquarters are housed in the ancestral home of which
character?

2. At the end of Chapter Six, what dampens Harry's mood?

3. What travel method was used to escort Harry from the Dursleys' home to the Order of
the Phoenix?

4. Why did Harry's friends neglect to respond to his letters?

5. What was Ms. Figg assigned to do in Little Whinging?

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Multiple Choice Questions Key
1. A
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. A

Short Answer Questions Key


1. The Order of the Phoenix Headquarters are housed in the ancestral home of
which character?

Sirius Black.

2. At the end of Chapter Six, what dampens Harry's mood?

The realization that he has a hearing at the Ministry of Magic the next day.

3. What travel method was used to escort Harry from the Dursleys' home to the
Order of the Phoenix?

Broomstick.

4. Why did Harry's friends neglect to respond to his letters?

Dumbledore was worried their messages would be intercepted.

5. What was Ms. Figg assigned to do in Little Whinging?

Watch over Harry and prevent him from doing magic.

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Eight Week Quiz B
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13
"Detention with Dolores" | Chapter 14 "Percy and Padfoot".

Multiple Choice Questions


1. What makes Aunt Petunia decide Harry must be allowed to stay?
(a) A Howler which says "Remember my last, Petunia".
(b) A visit from Hagrid.
(c) A formal request from the Ministry of Magic.
(d) An owl from Dumbledore reminding her why Harry's mother died.

2. Who appears unexpectedly during the hearing to come to Harry's aid?


(a) Mrs. Weasley.
(b) Sirius Black.
(c) Hagrid.
(d) Albus Dumbledore.

3. What suspicious character is Minister Fudge talking to when Harry leaves his
hearing?
(a) Lucious Malfoy.
(b) Luna Lovegood.
(c) Mundungus Fletcher.
(d) Draco Malfoy.

4. Why did Harry's friends neglect to respond to his letters?


(a) Hedwig wasn't able to deliver Harry's letters because of the Ministry of Magic.
(b) Dumbledore was worried their messages would be intercepted.
(c) They were tired of him whining about his problems and wanted a break.
(d) The Dursleys stole the letters that Hedwig was bringing back to Harry.

5. Why doesn't Harry end up sitting with Ron and Hermione on the train?
(a) Luna Lovegood corners him to speak privately about occlumency.
(b) He wants to spend some time alone planning for the coming year.
(c) They have to go to the prefects' car for instructions.
(d) They have a quarrel while boarding and leave him by himself.

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Short Answer Questions
1. To whom does Harry write letters at the beginning of Chapter 3?

2. Why is Harry secretly upset in Chapter 9?

3. What mistake does Ron make during the first Quidditch practice that results in it
being canceled?

4. Why does Harry arrive late to his hearing?

5. What is the correct address for Chapter Four's location?

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Multiple Choice Questions Key
1. A
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. C

Short Answer Questions Key


1. To whom does Harry write letters at the beginning of Chapter 3?

Ron, Hermione, and Sirius.

2. Why is Harry secretly upset in Chapter 9?

Ron and Hermione are named Gryffindor prefects.

3. What mistake does Ron make during the first Quidditch practice that results in
it being canceled?

Ron hits his teammate in the face with a Quaffle, causing her to have a nosebleed.

4. Why does Harry arrive late to his hearing?

The time and location are changed without notice.

5. What is the correct address for Chapter Four's location?

Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place.

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Eight Week Quiz C
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19
"The Lion and the Serpent".

Multiple Choice Questions


1. How many goals does the Gryffindor Quidditch team score in their first match
of the season?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) None.
(d) Five.

2. At the end of Chapter Six, what dampens Harry's mood?


(a) A message from Hagrid about the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.
(b) Memories of how his parents were killed.
(c) Hearing that Quidditch was cancelled for the coming school year.
(d) The realization that he has a hearing at the Ministry of Magic the next day.

3. What one piece of good news do the main characters learn after being fiercely
disciplined for attacking Malfoy?
(a) Hagrid has returned.
(b) The Weasleys have won the lottery.
(c) Umbridge has been fired.
(d) Sirius has been pardoned for his crimes.

4. Why does Harry get into a fight with Seamus Finnigan?


(a) Seamus decides to go out for Gryffindor seeker to try to upstage Harry.
(b) Harry wants a room to himself because of his nightmares.
(c) Seamus' mother believes the nasty things that have been written about Harry and
Dumbledore.
(d) Seamus calls Harry a murderer and a thief.

5. How did the Black family's beliefs differ from those of Sirius?
(a) They were fervent supporters of the pure blood movement and dark wizards.
(b) They supported sending all mudbloods to Azkaban for life.
(c) They wanted Dumbledore to serve as the Minister of Magic.
(d) They wanted all house elves to be freed from slavery.

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Short Answer Questions
1. What Ministry employee has been sent to Hogwarts as the new Defense Against the
Dark Arts teacher?

2. What happens when McGonagall tries to discipline Harry and George for their poor
sportsmanship?

3. What does Ron express an interest in becoming once he's graduated from
Hogwarts?

4. Why is Minister Fudge trying to undermine Dumbledore in the wizarding community?

5. What does Umbridge taunt Snape about when she sits in on his Potions class?

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Multiple Choice Questions Key
1. A
2. D
3. A
4. C
5. A

Short Answer Questions Key


1. What Ministry employee has been sent to Hogwarts as the new Defense
Against the Dark Arts teacher?

Dolores Umbridge.

2. What happens when McGonagall tries to discipline Harry and George for their
poor sportsmanship?

Umbridge comes in and takes over.

3. What does Ron express an interest in becoming once he's graduated from
Hogwarts?

An Auror.

4. Why is Minister Fudge trying to undermine Dumbledore in the wizarding


community?

He is afraid Dumbledore will try to overthrow him.

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5. What does Umbridge taunt Snape about when she sits in on his Potions class?

His having been passed over for the Defense Against the Darks Arts position several
times.

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Eight Week Quiz D
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21
"The Eye of the Snake".

Multiple Choice Questions


1. The Order of the Phoenix Headquarters are housed in the ancestral home of
which character?
(a) Mrs. Weasley.
(b) Sirius Black.
(c) Severus Snape.
(d) Mundungus Fletcher.

2. What does Harry do to earn another week of detention with Professor


Umbridge?
(a) Fails to complete any of his assignments because his hand hurts too much.
(b) Protests a demerit of five points from Gryffindor House.
(c) Gets into a fist fight with Draco Malfoy over Sirius' whereabouts.
(d) Argues that Minister Fudge is under Voldemort's control.

3. What suspicious character is Minister Fudge talking to when Harry leaves his
hearing?
(a) Luna Lovegood.
(b) Mundungus Fletcher.
(c) Lucious Malfoy.
(d) Draco Malfoy.

4. In Chapter 13, Hermione chastises Fred and George for a new product they
have developed and are testing on first-year students. What product are they
testing on the first-years?
(a) A potion that will temporarily make a student twice as smart.
(b) Candies that will change one's appearance to help cheat on tests.
(c) A drink that will cause students to belch blue smoke after ingesting it.
(d) Sickness-inducing candies.

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5. Who is appointed the new Gryffindor Quidditch seeker before Christmas
break?
(a) Fred Weasley.
(b) Draco Malfoy.
(c) Ginny Weasley.
(d) Cho Chang.

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Short Answer Questions
1. What explanation does Hagrid give for his extended absence?

2. What do Harry and friends see in the flames while speaking with Sirius that alarms
them?

3. What do members of the Slytherin House do during the match that fiercely
demoralizes Ron?

4. What two characters witnessed Harry's Patronus Charm?

5. Why do George and Fred keep taking things they find in the Black House?

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Multiple Choice Questions Key
1. B
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. C

Short Answer Questions Key


1. What explanation does Hagrid give for his extended absence?

He was in the mountains speaking to the giants for Dumbledore.

2. What do Harry and friends see in the flames while speaking with Sirius that
alarms them?

Umbridge's hand reaching out to grab Sirius' head.

3. What do members of the Slytherin House do during the match that fiercely
demoralizes Ron?

Sing a song during the match about how bad Ron is at Quidditch.

4. What two characters witnessed Harry's Patronus Charm?

Dudley and Ms. Figg.

5. Why do George and Fred keep taking things they find in the Black House?

They think the items might be useful in starting their joke shop.

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Eight Week Quiz E
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28
"Snape's Worst Memory".

Multiple Choice Questions


1. To whom does Harry write letters at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) Dumbledore, Hagrid and Hermione.
(b) Ron, Hermione, and Sirius.
(c) Ron, Dumbledore and Hagrid.
(d) Hermione, Sirius and Dumbledore.

2. What happens during Potions class that gives Snape an opportunity to


humiliate Harry?
(a) Harry is caught cheating off Cho's notes.
(b) Ron's potion explodes all over Harry and makes him break out in a green rash.
(c) Harry forgets a step in the potion recipe and is unable to complete it correctly.
(d) Harry is the only student unable to successfully make the potion for the day.

3. Why is Sirius the happiest Harry has ever seen during the holidays?
(a) Because he has a house full of friends.
(b) Because he missed spending time with Harry.
(c) Because he learns he will be offered a full pardon by the Ministry.
(d) Because he is able to go out in public without fear of being caught.

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


(a) Humans concern themselves with trivial details when looking at the future.
(b) Humans are meddling with forces they can't understand and should stop.
(c) Humans are far more advanced than centaurs.
(d) Humans are on the right track but too short-sighted.

5. What Ministry employee has been sent to Hogwarts as the new Defense
Against the Dark Arts teacher?
(a) Dolores Umbridge.
(b) Percy Weasley.
(c) Mr. Weasley.
(d) Cornelius Fudge.

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Short Answer Questions
1. Who appears unexpectedly during the hearing to come to Harry's aid?

2. Who does Dumbledore appoint as the new Divination professor?

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

4. What seems strange about Harry facing the Wizengamot?

5. Where does Hermione come up with the plan to alert Dumbledore's Army members of
their meeting schedule?

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Multiple Choice Questions Key
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. A

Short Answer Questions Key


1. Who appears unexpectedly during the hearing to come to Harry's aid?

Albus Dumbledore.

2. Who does Dumbledore appoint as the new Divination professor?

Firenze.

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

Because he is so sad.

4. What seems strange about Harry facing the Wizengamot?

Underage magic would usually only merit a small disciplinary hearing.

5. Where does Hermione come up with the plan to alert Dumbledore's Army
members of their meeting schedule?

By following a system Vodlemort uses to call his Death Eaters.

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Eight Week Quiz F
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 32
"Out of the Fire".

Multiple Choice Questions


1. Why is McGonagall taken to the infirmary?
(a) She is hit with four stun spells defending another professor.
(b) She is attacked by centaurs.
(c) She has what appears to be a stroke from too much stress.
(d) She has an argument with Umbridge that results in violence.

2. What is so special about the creatures Hagrid shows the students in his first
class?
(a) Only those who have seen death can view them.
(b) They are only visible to those that have cast dark magic.
(c) They were once unicorns but were twisted by Voldemort.
(d) Only women are able to care for them, as they will try to kill and eat men.

3. Who does Dumbledore appoint as the new Divination professor?


(a) Hagrid.
(b) Mundungus Fletcher.
(c) Firenze.
(d) Mrs. Weasley.

4. What two teachers are being targeted for dismissal by Umbridge?


(a) Hagrid and Trelawney.
(b) Dumbledore and Snape.
(c) Trelawney and McGonagall.
(d) Snape and McGonagall.

5. What do Fred and George announce when they publicly quit Hogwarts?
(a) That Umbridge is a silly old cow.
(b) That they will return if any of their friends need them.
(c) The recommencing of D.A. practices in Hogsmeade.
(d) The opening of their new joke shop.

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Short Answer Questions
1. What space does Harry discover that is perfect for D.A. meetings?

2. What causes Harry and George to attack Draco Malfoy after the first Quidditch match
between Slytherin and Gryffindor?

3. What does Harry learn about his recurring dream during his first Occlumency lesson?

4. What does Harry discover about the pain he feels in his scar on occasion?

5. What is the correct address for Chapter Four's location?

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Multiple Choice Questions Key
1. A
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. D

Short Answer Questions Key


1. What space does Harry discover that is perfect for D.A. meetings?

The Room of Requirement.

2. What causes Harry and George to attack Draco Malfoy after the first Quidditch
match between Slytherin and Gryffindor?

Because he is insulting their families.

3. What does Harry learn about his recurring dream during his first Occlumency
lesson?

That the hallway he sees is inside the Ministry of Magic.

4. What does Harry discover about the pain he feels in his scar on occasion?

It occurs when he is linked to Voldemort's moods.

5. What is the correct address for Chapter Four's location?

Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place.

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Eight Week Quiz G
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 37
"The Lost Prophecy".

Multiple Choice Questions


1. What does Ron find in the room?
(a) A genie lamp that can grant wishes.
(b) An orb with both Harry's and the Dark Lord's names on it.
(c) The newest Nimbus model broomstick.
(d) A wand that flies straight off the shelf and into his hand.

2. Why does Harry get into a fight with Seamus Finnigan?


(a) Seamus decides to go out for Gryffindor seeker to try to upstage Harry.
(b) Seamus' mother believes the nasty things that have been written about Harry and
Dumbledore.
(c) Harry wants a room to himself because of his nightmares.
(d) Seamus calls Harry a murderer and a thief.

3. During the holiday break, what does Harry want to do to ensure the safety of
his friends?
(a) Set up reinforcements at the Order headquarters.
(b) Return to the Dursley household for the holiday.
(c) Give himself up to Voldemort so he'll stop attacking Harry's friends.
(d) Begin studying the Dark Arts so that he'll be in a better position to fight Voldemort.

4. What accusation from Filch does Cho defend Harry against?


(a) Sneaking into the girls' dormitory.
(b) Cheating in Potions.
(c) Sneaking into Hogsmeade.
(d) That he was buying Dungbombs.

5. What happens during Potions class that gives Snape an opportunity to


humiliate Harry?
(a) Harry is caught cheating off Cho's notes.
(b) Harry is the only student unable to successfully make the potion for the day.
(c) Ron's potion explodes all over Harry and makes him break out in a green rash.
(d) Harry forgets a step in the potion recipe and is unable to complete it correctly.

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Short Answer Questions
1. How did the Black family's beliefs differ from those of Sirius?

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

3. Who gave the prophecy that linked Harry forever with Voldemort?

4. What is Umbridge's first action upon being named the new Headmaster of Hogwarts?

5. What does the boggart reveal about Mrs. Weasley?

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Multiple Choice Questions Key
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. D
5. D

Short Answer Questions Key


1. How did the Black family's beliefs differ from those of Sirius?

They were fervent supporters of the pure blood movement and dark wizards.

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

Because Kreacher is in a good mood.

3. Who gave the prophecy that linked Harry forever with Voldemort?

Professory Trelawney.

4. What is Umbridge's first action upon being named the new Headmaster of
Hogwarts?

Forming an Inquisitorial Squad.

5. What does the boggart reveal about Mrs. Weasley?

She is worried her family will die fighting Voldemort.

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Mid-Book Test - Easy
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions


1. What name do the children choose for the new club teaching Defense Against
the Dark Arts?
(a) Harry's Heroes.
(b) Hogwarts' Champions.
(c) The Patronus Group.
(d) Dumbledore's Army.

2. What do Harry and friends see in the flames while speaking with Sirius that
alarms them?
(a) Sirius attacked from behind before he disappears.
(b) A vision of Sirius' home collapsing in on itself.
(c) Umbridge's hand reaching out to grab Sirius' head.
(d) Voldemort in the background of the flames spying on their conversation.

3. What explanation does Hagrid give for his extended absence?


(a) He was gone because he was poisoned by a large spider over the summer and
needed time to recover.
(b) He was visiting the mountains to make sure Norbert was well cared for.
(c) He was in the mountains speaking to the giants for Dumbledore.
(d) He was on vacation with his new love, Madame Maxime.

4. Why did Percy have a falling out with his parents?


(a) Due to his promotion within the Ministry of Magic.
(b) He doesn't want to be associated with such a poor family.
(c) He wants to marry a muggle and give up magic.
(d) He turned in his brother for illegal dragon smuggling.

5. What happens when Dumbledore looks Harry in the face for the first time since
the hearing?
(a) Voldemort takes control of Harry and he attacks Dumbledore.
(b) Harry yells at Dumbledore for ignoring him all this time.
(c) Harry is overwhelmed by the desire to attack him and nearly loses control.
(d) Harry breaks down and cries because he has missed his mentor.

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6. What mistake does Ron make during the first Quidditch practice that results in
it being canceled?
(a) Ron flies into a classroom window and disrupts a lecture.
(b) Ron falls off his broom and breaks his arm.
(c) Ron accidentally scores for the wrong side.
(d) Ron hits his teammate in the face with a Quaffle, causing her to have a nosebleed.

7. What change does the Educational Decree Number Twenty-four enact?


(a) Disbands all student clubs, teams and organizations.
(b) Announces that all teachers are now on probation pending further review.
(c) Dissolves the House Cup competition for the remainder of the school year.
(d) Institutes an 8pm curfew for all students.

8. What character awakens Harry from his dream about the long corridor?
(a) Fred.
(b) Dobby.
(c) Sirius.
(d) Dumbledore.

9. What is the correct address for Chapter Four's location?


(a) Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place.
(b) Number Thirteen, Diagon Alley.
(c) Number Twelve, Knockturn Alley.
(d) Number Eleven, Wizarding Row.

10. What two characters witnessed Harry's Patronus Charm?


(a) Dudley and Ms. Figg.
(b) Uncle Vernon and Dudley.
(c) Dudley and Hermione.
(d) Aunt Petunia and Ms. Figg.

11. What space does Harry discover that is perfect for D.A. meetings?
(a) The Divination classroom.
(b) A small cabin in the Forbidden Forest.
(c) Dumbledore's office.
(d) The Room of Requirement.

12. Where does Harry have to travel in Chapter 7?


(a) Hogwarts.
(b) The Ministry of Magic.
(c) Azkaban.
(d) Hogsmeade.

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13. Harry is dismayed to learn that which other Hogwarts student was made a
prefect?
(a) Moaning Myrtle.
(b) Vincent Crabbe.
(c) Gregory Goyle.
(d) Draco Malfoy.

14. What does the Sorting Hat do in Chapter 11 that is unusual?


(a) Sorts nearly all the first-years into Gryffindor House so they'll fight Voldemort.
(b) Makes a political announcement demanding the freedom of elves.
(c) Sings a song about an impending threat to the school.
(d) Refuses to sort a student because he is a mudblood.

15. What happens when McGonagall tries to discipline Harry and George for their
poor sportsmanship?
(a) Umbridge comes in and takes over.
(b) She is interrupted by an attacking troll.
(c) They use Floo Powder and travel to the Order for help.
(d) Dumbledore grants them a pardon.

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Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter 13, Hermione chastises Fred and George for a new product they have
developed and are testing on first-year students. What product are they testing on the
first-years?

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

3. What does the boggart reveal about Mrs. Weasley?

4. What Ministry employee has been sent to Hogwarts as the new Defense Against the
Dark Arts teacher?

5. Why does Hermione begin to question whether it's a good idea to meet in their secret
club?

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Multiple Choice Answer Key
1. D 11. D
2. C 12. B
3. C 13. D
4. A 14. C
5. C 15. A
6. D
7. A
8. B
9. A
10. A

Short Answer Key


1. In Chapter 13, Hermione chastises Fred and George for a new product they
have developed and are testing on first-year students. What product are they
testing on the first-years?

Sickness-inducing candies.

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

Because he is so sad.

3. What does the boggart reveal about Mrs. Weasley?

She is worried her family will die fighting Voldemort.

4. What Ministry employee has been sent to Hogwarts as the new Defense
Against the Dark Arts teacher?

Dolores Umbridge.

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5. Why does Hermione begin to question whether it's a good idea to meet in their
secret club?

Because Sirius thinks it's a good idea.

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Final Test - Easy
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions


1. What keeps Voldemort from killing Harry with his death spell?
(a) A mirror reflects the spell back.
(b) A herd of centaurs join the fight.
(c) A statue leaps in front of Harry.
(d) Neville casts a counter-curse.

2. What causes a slight shifting in students' attitudes toward Harry?


(a) The murder of a Ministry employee.
(b) A newspaper article declaring that Harry is right.
(c) Sightings of Voldemort along Diagon Alley.
(d) The escape of Death Eaters from Azkaban.

3. Why do the centaurs end up taking Umbridge away?


(a) Because the children explain that she's a bad person.
(b) Because she attacks them with magic.
(c) Because she won't stop talking.
(d) Because they want to kill all adult humans.

4. What attracts the Thestrals to Harry and Hermione after their encounter with
the centaurs?
(a) People that can see them.
(b) The noise of the centaurs' hooves.
(c) The smell of the blood.
(d) The magical after-effects of violence.

5. Why does Nearly Headless Nick tell Harry he's not likely to see Sirius as a
ghost?
(a) Most wizards choose to move on to whatever is after death.
(b) Only certain wizards are allowed to stay as ghosts.
(c) Sirius isn't necessarily dead and may return from Beyond the Veil.
(d) Ghosts rarely appear to those they were close to in life.

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6. What two teachers are being targeted for dismissal by Umbridge?
(a) Trelawney and McGonagall.
(b) Snape and McGonagall.
(c) Dumbledore and Snape.
(d) Hagrid and Trelawney.

7. What is shocking about Harry's fight with Lestrange?


(a) She won't fight him because they're related.
(b) He uses a forbidden torture curse on her.
(c) She is too afraid to cast spells at Harry.
(d) How easily she defeats him.

8. What does Harry find that he'd forgotten Sirius gave to him?
(a) The newest Nimbus 4500 broomstick.
(b) A letter for Hermione giving her permission to free Kreacher.
(c) A mirror Harry's father used to communicate with Sirius.
(d) A picture of Sirius with Harry's parents.

9. What does Harry learn about his recurring dream during his first Occlumency
lesson?
(a) That the snake is actually Voldemort.
(b) That he was actually in control and was responsible for the attack on Mr. Weasley.
(c) That it is a memory from his childhood after his family was killed.
(d) That the hallway he sees is inside the Ministry of Magic.

10. What mode of transport do the children choose to travel to the Ministry and
save Sirius?
(a) Floo powder.
(b) A magic carpet.
(c) A flying car.
(d) Thestrals.

11. How does the Gryffindor Quidditch team fare in their first match with new
players?
(a) Not too bad. They lose by only 1 point.
(b) Pretty well. They win by 5 points.
(c) Very well. They win by 25 points.
(d) Horribly. They lose by 10 points.

12. What does Harry see in the Pensieve that disturbs him?
(a) His father bullying Snape when he was Harry's age.
(b) His mother and Snape in a romantic situation.
(c) Snape in a meeting with Voldemort.
(d) Snape pushing Harry's father around in their first year at Hogwarts.

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13. What does Ron find in the room?
(a) A wand that flies straight off the shelf and into his hand.
(b) An orb with both Harry's and the Dark Lord's names on it.
(c) A genie lamp that can grant wishes.
(d) The newest Nimbus model broomstick.

14. Why does Harry refuse the beverage Umbridge offers him when she summons
him after being named Headmaster?
(a) He is stubborn and has poor manners.
(b) He thinks it may have a truth serum in it.
(c) He is allergic to chamomile.
(d) He is afraid of anything she gives him after the enchanted pen.

15. What causes McGonagall to fight with Umbridge during Harry's career
counseling session?
(a) Umbridge insults McGonagall's counseling abilities.
(b) Umbridge states that Harry can never become an Auror.
(c) Umbridge keeps threatening Harry with expulsion.
(d) McGonagall is sick of having someone look over her shoulder.

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Short Answer Questions
1. Why won't Dumbledore let Harry leave his office when Harry begins throwing things
around?

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

3. Why does Dumbledore feel culpable for Sirius' death?

4. What happens when Umbridge learns of the newspaper article about Harry's
encounter with Voldemort?

5. What do the children discover that caused Voldemort to be so ecstatic when Harry
linked with him after his Occlumency lesson?

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Multiple Choice Answer Key
1. C 11. D
2. D 12. A
3. B 13. B
4. C 14. B
5. A 15. B
6. D
7. B
8. C
9. D
10. D

Short Answer Key


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

Because Dumbledore needs to explain things to Harry.

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

Claims he created the D.A. and is trying to overthrow Minister Fudge.

3. Why does Dumbledore feel culpable for Sirius' death?

If he had been more honest with Harry, much of this could have been avoided.

4. What happens when Umbridge learns of the newspaper article about Harry's
encounter with Voldemort?

She flies into a rage and forbids him from any future outings to Hogsmeade.

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5. What do the children discover that caused Voldemort to be so ecstatic when
Harry linked with him after his Occlumency lesson?

The escape of Death Eaters from Azkaban.

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Mid-Book Test - Medium
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short
essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions


1. What do Sirius and Mrs. Weasley argue about in Chapter Five?
(a) Whether Harry is old enough to stay up with the adults.
(b) Whether Sirius should be allowed to leave the Order's Headquarters.
(c) Whether Harry should be given more information about Voldemort.
(d) Whether Harry should attend Hogwarts the coming year.

2. What favor does Hermione ask Harry to do for the Hogwarts students?
(a) Stop bragging all the time about his exploits.
(b) Teach the students a different version of Defense Against the Dark Arts.
(c) Get along with Umbridge so that Minister Fudge will be less suspicious of
Dumbledore.
(d) Stop talking about Voldemort and scaring the students.

3. In Hagrid's first lesson, what kind of creature does he show the children in the
Forbidden Forest?
(a) Unicorns.
(b) Thestrals.
(c) Centaurs.
(d) Gryphons.

4. What Ministry employee has been sent to Hogwarts as the new Defense
Against the Dark Arts teacher?
(a) Percy Weasley.
(b) Cornelius Fudge.
(c) Mr. Weasley.
(d) Dolores Umbridge.

5. Who is appointed the new Gryffindor Quidditch seeker before Christmas


break?
(a) Ginny Weasley.
(b) Fred Weasley.
(c) Draco Malfoy.
(d) Cho Chang.

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Short Answer Questions
1. What is the correct address for Chapter Four's location?

2. Why does Ginny chastise Harry when they sit down to eat over the holidays?

3. Who appears unexpectedly during the hearing to come to Harry's aid?

4. What happens when McGonagall tries to discipline Harry and George for their poor
sportsmanship?

5. Just before leaving for the holidays, who does Harry dream is attacked by a giant
snake?

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Short Essay Questions
1. What success did Hagrid have in accomplishing his mission?

2. What internal debate in Chapter 18 illustrates Hermione's growing wisdom and


maturity?

3. Why is Mrs. Weasley so determined to keep Harry from learning more information
about Voldemort and current events in the magical community?

4. Describe the different approaches Ron and Hermione want to take in regards to
attempting to free house elves.

5. How does Hermione explain Cho's see-sawing emotions to Harry, and why is her
perception unusual?

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

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7. How does the author use the long, uneventful journey from the Order to the Ministry
to illustrate Harry's situation?

8. Explore the question raised by Dobby's explanation of the house elves' behavior: is a
person actually free if they choose to remain a slave?

9. What does Sirius' family home reveal about his background that shocks Harry?

10. What purpose does Educational Decree Number Twenty-four serve, aside from
obviously disbanding groups?

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Multiple Choice Answer Key
1. C
2. B
3. B
4. D
5. A

Short Answer Key


1. What is the correct address for Chapter Four's location?

Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place.

2. Why does Ginny chastise Harry when they sit down to eat over the holidays?

Because he hasn't talked to her and she's the only other person that's been possessed
by Voldemort.

3. Who appears unexpectedly during the hearing to come to Harry's aid?

Albus Dumbledore.

4. What happens when McGonagall tries to discipline Harry and George for their
poor sportsmanship?

Umbridge comes in and takes over.

5. Just before leaving for the holidays, who does Harry dream is attacked by a
giant snake?

Arthur Weasley.

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Short Essay Answer Key
1. What success did Hagrid have in accomplishing his mission?

While Hagrid was unable to convince the new giant leader to side with Dumbledore
rather than Voldemort, he was able to make allies with some of the giants that did not
want to follow the new leader. His success was a mixed bag: some of the giants were
interested in what he had to say, but after a raid from the giant leader they were too
terrified to have any further contact with him.

2. What internal debate in Chapter 18 illustrates Hermione's growing wisdom and


maturity?

Hermione's wisdom and maturity are highlighted at the beginning of Chapter 18 when
she very astutely questions the wisdom of any actions that are endorsed by Sirius. She
correctly pegs him as living vicariously through Harry and his friends, and has concerns
that anything he encourages them to do may be, at the very least, rash.

3. Why is Mrs. Weasley so determined to keep Harry from learning more


information about Voldemort and current events in the magical community?

Mrs. Weasley doesn't want Harry to get more information because she is concerned
that he is growing up too fast, and shouldn't be burdened with so many problems of the
world at his age. She also views him as another son, and is naturally very protective of
him.

4. Describe the different approaches Ron and Hermione want to take in regards to
attempting to free house elves.

Hermione is knitting articles of clothing and trying to trick the house elves into picking
them up and being forcibly freed without knowing what they're doing. Ron wants
Hermione to offer the house elves a choice, so they know they are going to be freed
rather than being surprised when it happens.

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5. How does Hermione explain Cho's see-sawing emotions to Harry, and why is
her perception unusual?

Hermione explains to Harry that Cho is feeling very conflicted because she has feelings
developing for Harry, and yet likely feels bad about that because her boyfriend died less
than a year before. Her perception of another person's emotions, despite having never
gone through anything similar, is unusual for someone her age and shows a great deal
of emotional maturity.

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


Harry?

Umbridge's punishment seems particularly cruel to Harry because Quidditch is the only
thing that he has enjoyed so far this year at Hogwarts. Without Quidditch, Harry is left
without a single positive outlet for his adolescent energy.

7. How does the author use the long, uneventful journey from the Order to the
Ministry to illustrate Harry's situation?

The author uses the long trip from the Order to Harry's hearing to show the anticipation
Harry feels, and build the tension. It also illustrates the difference between his two ways
of life: chapters in which Harry uses magic go by quickly, but when he is forbidden
magic, things slow down to a snail's pace and he is filled with agitation.

8. Explore the question raised by Dobby's explanation of the house elves'


behavior: is a person actually free if they choose to remain a slave?

Within the context of the novel, it's fair to say that the house elves are making an
informed decision to remain virtual "slaves", even though they could leave. Once an
element of choice is introduced, slavery is no longer the correct term for the
arrangement. Therefore, one can deduce that the house elves that choose to remain in
service cannot be labeled slaves by the traditional definition of the term.

9. What does Sirius' family home reveal about his background that shocks Harry?

Harry is shocked to learn that Sirius' is related to the Malfoys, Tonks and other wizard
families through pure blood marriages. Harry also learns that Sirius' family supported

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the pure blood movement and Lord Voldemort, and were frequent practitioners of the
Dark Arts. It was Sirius' desire for a different kind of life that made him renounce his
family and join the Potters as a young man.

10. What purpose does Educational Decree Number Twenty-four serve, aside from
obviously disbanding groups?

Educational Decree Number Twenty-four, by disbanding all student groups, prevents the
students from organizing and plotting against the Ministry of Magic. This is another
attempt from the Ministry to stop Dumbledore from making a run at the position currently
held by Cornelius Fudge.

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Final Test - Medium
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short
essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions


1. What does Sirius stress to Harry is the most important thing with Dumbledore
gone from Hogwarts?
(a) Getting good grades on the end of year exams.
(b) Keeping his friends safe and out of significant trouble.
(c) For Harry to continue mastering his Occlumency lessons.
(d) To watch out for Umbridge because she is in league with Fudge.

2. Why does Harry break into Umbridge's office after his career counseling
session?
(a) To find more enchanted items that could get her arrested.
(b) To look for clues about the Ministry's agenda at Hogwarts.
(c) So he can use the fireplace to speak with Sirius.
(d) So he can destroy the files she is keeping on the students.

3. What is the response of the general Hogwarts population to Fred and George's
leave-taking?
(a) While they admire the Weasleys, they are still afraid of Umbridge.
(b) Criminal behavior is on the rise at Hogwarts and Professors are being attacked.
(c) There is a petition circulating to forcibly remove Umbridge as Headmaster.
(d) The students begin engaging in more mischief than usual.

4. What attracts the Thestrals to Harry and Hermione after their encounter with
the centaurs?
(a) People that can see them.
(b) The noise of the centaurs' hooves.
(c) The smell of the blood.
(d) The magical after-effects of violence.

5. What does the Sunday Prophet say about Harry and Voldemort after the
showdown at the Ministry?
(a) The article redeems Harry's honor and confirms Voldemort's return.
(b) That Harrry was in league with Voldemort and should be arrested.
(c) The article claims it's all a hoax and Harry is lying.
(d) Voldemort and Harry are destined to destroy one another.

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Short Answer Questions
1. Where does Hermione lead Umbridge within the Forbidden Forest?

2. Who does Hagrid save before escaping into the Forbidden Forest?

3. What Quidditch Team wins the Quidditch Cup match?

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

5. What takes Hermione and Harry away from watching the Quidditch Cup match?

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

2. Why is Luna able to comfort Harry about Sirius' death when no one else can?

3. What is the purpose of Umbridge's new decree that prohibits teachers from giving
students information beyond their course curriculum?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why do you think the room with the orbs is so hard to get to?

10. What is unusual about Dumbledore's demeanor when fighting Voldemort?

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Multiple Choice Answer Key
1. C
2. C
3. D
4. C
5. A

Short Answer Key


1. Where does Hermione lead Umbridge within the Forbidden Forest?

To the centaurs.

2. Who does Hagrid save before escaping into the Forbidden Forest?

Fang.

3. What Quidditch Team wins the Quidditch Cup match?

Gryffindor.

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

That if they mistreat Harry in any way, they will be held accountable.

5. What takes Hermione and Harry away from watching the Quidditch Cup match?

Hagrid comes to them asking for a favor.

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Short Essay Answer Key
1. Why does Harry have such a difficult time understanding Cho's feelings and
reaction during their first date?

Harry finds it difficult to empathize with Cho's feelings because he is an adolescent boy
with little experience with emotions. The author is highlighting the fact that, despite the
numerous life-threatening situations he has overcome, he is still a young man trying to
figure out the more basic parts of life.

2. Why is Luna able to comfort Harry about Sirius' death when no one else can?

Luna is the only person able to offer any comfort to Harry because she points out the
facts - that they heard voices from beyond the veil, and it's quite possible he will, in fact,
see Sirius again.

3. What is the purpose of Umbridge's new decree that prohibits teachers from
giving students information beyond their course curriculum?

Umbridge is seeking to control the flow of information to the students by decreeing that
teachers may not inform the students outside the classroom. This control of information
will give Umbridge even greater control over everyone at Hogwarts.

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

Yes. Sirius spends so much of his time taunting his cousin rather than taking things
seriously and focusing on winning the battle, that he is caught off guard by a spell and
pushed backwards into the archway. Once again his refusal to take things seriously has
played out with a negative consequence.

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

Dumbledore was Voldemort's teacher when he was a student, and is someone that
Voldemort has never been able to defeat, so Voldemort is afraid of him.

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

It was important for Harry to stay with his family while growing up because Dumbledore
had cast a near-invincible protective spell that would only keep Harry safe so long as he
stayed with his family.

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

McGonagall vows that she will help Harry to become an Auror because Umbridge
continually insists that he will never make it. McGonagall is fiercely protective of the
children in her care, and has had quite enough of Umbridge bullying everyone at
Hogwarts.

8. Why is Harry so determined to continue pressing forward, even against his


friends' advice?

Harry is determined to keep moving forward partly so that he can save Sirius, whom he
is determined is in the room, but also because he is looking for adventure. Harry has
become so accustomed to danger that he is now seeking it to some extent.

9. Why do you think the room with the orbs is so hard to get to?

The room with the orbs is at the heart of the Department of Mysteries, and is hard to get
to because its contents are so valuable. He who knows the future holds great power,
and the Ministry has been attempting to protect that power for itself.

10. What is unusual about Dumbledore's demeanor when fighting Voldemort?

It is unusual, in general, for anyone to be in Voldemort's presence without being afraid -


even more unusual when Dumbledore fights Voldemort is the rage that Dumbledore
displays when he says that there are fates worse than death in store for the Dark Lord.

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Mid-Book Test - Hard
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3)
essay topics.

Short Answer Questions


1. Harry is surprised by the number of students that come to the first meeting; how
many showed up?

2. What happens during Potions class that gives Snape an opportunity to humiliate
Harry?

3. What travel method was used to escort Harry from the Dursleys' home to the Order of
the Phoenix?

4. Where does Harry have to travel in Chapter 7?

5. What does Ron express an interest in becoming once he's graduated from
Hogwarts?

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Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 1, why does Harry have such a difficult time summoning his Patronus
Charm?

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

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

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

5. Why is it ironic that Harry was willing to endanger the Dursleys by going home for the
holidays?

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

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7. Why does Harry suspect Minister Fudge may be under a dark charm?

8. Explore the question raised by Dobby's explanation of the house elves' behavior: is a
person actually free if they choose to remain a slave?

9. Describe the different approaches Ron and Hermione want to take in regards to
attempting to free house elves.

10. What is so unusual about the song the Sorting Hat sings at the beginning of Chapter
11? What could that mean for the students of Hogwarts?

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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

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

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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Short Answer Key
1. Harry is surprised by the number of students that come to the first meeting;
how many showed up?

Twenty-five students.

2. What happens during Potions class that gives Snape an opportunity to


humiliate Harry?

Harry forgets a step in the potion recipe and is unable to complete it correctly.

3. What travel method was used to escort Harry from the Dursleys' home to the
Order of the Phoenix?

Broomstick.

4. Where does Harry have to travel in Chapter 7?

The Ministry of Magic.

5. What does Ron express an interest in becoming once he's graduated from
Hogwarts?

An Auror.

Short Essay Answer Key


1. In Chapter 1, why does Harry have such a difficult time summoning his
Patronus Charm?

Harry has a hard time summoning his Patronus Charm because he is depressed. His

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friends have barely written him all summer, he's arguing with his family, and he feels
very lonely. He needs to think of something that makes him happy to summon the
charm; he is only able to do so when he thinks of Ron and Hermione.

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

Dumbledore sent Hagrid to negotiate with the giants for two reasons. First, he thought
Hagrid had a better chance of success than others because Hagrid is half-giant.
Second, Dumbledore sent Hagrid because he trusts him implicitly, and is gravely
concerned that if Voldemort successfully harnesses their strength and fierceness on his
behalf, it will sway the war in Voldemort's favor.

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

Harry has a hard time accepting his friends' request to teach them Defense Against the
Dark Arts because he doesn't believe he is very good at magic. His confidence in his
skills was badly shaken when he watched Voldemort kill Cedric Diggory the previous
year, and he is convinced that the only reason he has survived so many hazardous
situations is that he is unusually lucky.

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

While Hagrid was unable to convince the new giant leader to side with Dumbledore
rather than Voldemort, he was able to make allies with some of the giants that did not
want to follow the new leader. His success was a mixed bag: some of the giants were
interested in what he had to say, but after a raid from the giant leader they were too
terrified to have any further contact with him.

5. Why is it ironic that Harry was willing to endanger the Dursleys by going home
for the holidays?

It's ironic that Harry wants to go home for the holidays because in order to protect his
friends, he is willing to put his blood family in danger. This shows how truly horrible the
relationship between Harry and the Dursleys was, but is still somewhat shocking given
that they are his family.

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

Hermione's method for alerting Dumbledore's Army members of the group's schedule is
ironic because the idea is loosely based upon the method Voldemort uses to keep in
touch with his Death Eaters. By using a method devised by her enemy, she is showing
that she is capable of learning from any source, no matter how hated.

7. Why does Harry suspect Minister Fudge may be under a dark charm?

Harry suspects Minister Fudge may be under a dark charm because of his behavior
during the hearing. In addition, Harry finds him speaking with Lucious Malfoy, a known
Death Eater, after the hearing.

8. Explore the question raised by Dobby's explanation of the house elves'


behavior: is a person actually free if they choose to remain a slave?

Within the context of the novel, it's fair to say that the house elves are making an
informed decision to remain virtual "slaves", even though they could leave. Once an
element of choice is introduced, slavery is no longer the correct term for the
arrangement. Therefore, one can deduce that the house elves that choose to remain in
service cannot be labeled slaves by the traditional definition of the term.

9. Describe the different approaches Ron and Hermione want to take in regards to
attempting to free house elves.

Hermione is knitting articles of clothing and trying to trick the house elves into picking
them up and being forcibly freed without knowing what they're doing. Ron wants
Hermione to offer the house elves a choice, so they know they are going to be freed
rather than being surprised when it happens.

10. What is so unusual about the song the Sorting Hat sings at the beginning of
Chapter 11? What could that mean for the students of Hogwarts?

The Sorting Hat sings a song warning of impending danger, which is very different from
its usual pre-term melody. This may mean that very dark and dangerous times are
coming to Hogwarts, as that is typically what usually happens when the Sorting Hat
changes its song.

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Final Test - Hard
Name: _________________________ Period: ___________________

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3)
essay topics.

Short Answer Questions


1. What attracts the Thestrals to Harry and Hermione after their encounter with the
centaurs?

2. What causes a slight shifting in students' attitudes toward Harry?

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

4. Who does Dumbledore appoint as the new Divination professor?

5. What mode of transport do the children choose to travel to the Ministry and save
Sirius?

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Short Essay Questions
1. What aspect of Umbridge's personality becomes her undoing in the novel?

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

3. Why is it significant that Harry is able to repel Snape from his mind only when Snape
tries to see the memory of Harry and Cho kissing?

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

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

6. Why is Kreacher so happy to report that Sirius may never return from the Department
of Mysteries?

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

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

9. What makes the presence of Bellatrix Lestrange so important in Chapter 35?

10. Why are the teachers secretly delighted at the way Fred and George react to
Umbridge's new position of Headmaster?

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Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Adults and children exist in an interesting gray area in this novel, where many lines of
authority and trust are crossed. Discuss the morphing relationship between adults and
children in the novel. How do these changes and relationships lead to development for
the main characters?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between the Magical and Mundane within the setting of the
novel. What impact does each have on the main characters and their development?
How does this influence the outcome of the novel?

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Short Answer Key
1. What attracts the Thestrals to Harry and Hermione after their encounter with
the centaurs?

The smell of the blood.

2. What causes a slight shifting in students' attitudes toward Harry?

The escape of Death Eaters from Azkaban.

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

Because Dumbledore needs to explain things to Harry.

4. Who does Dumbledore appoint as the new Divination professor?

Firenze.

5. What mode of transport do the children choose to travel to the Ministry and
save Sirius?

Thestrals.

Short Essay Answer Key


1. What aspect of Umbridge's personality becomes her undoing in the novel?

Umbridge's pride and arrogance become her undoing when she decides, unwisely, to
insult and attack the centaurs. Being proud creatures that follow their own laws, the
centaurs then attacked her in return and carried her off.

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

It was important for Harry to stay with his family while growing up because Dumbledore
had cast a near-invincible protective spell that would only keep Harry safe so long as he
stayed with his family.

3. Why is it significant that Harry is able to repel Snape from his mind only when
Snape tries to see the memory of Harry and Cho kissing?

It's significant because it indicates that Harry is developing stronger attachment and
emotion around that memory than any of the others in his brain, and is therefore more
protective of it. This may be a clue into how far the relationship between Harry and Cho
will develop in the novel.

4. Why is Harry so determined to continue pressing forward, even against his


friends' advice?

Harry is determined to keep moving forward partly so that he can save Sirius, whom he
is determined is in the room, but also because he is looking for adventure. Harry has
become so accustomed to danger that he is now seeking it to some extent.

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

Dumbledore was Voldemort's teacher when he was a student, and is someone that
Voldemort has never been able to defeat, so Voldemort is afraid of him.

6. Why is Kreacher so happy to report that Sirius may never return from the
Department of Mysteries?

Kreacher is happy to report that Sirius may never return from the Department of
Mysteries because there is no love lost between the two characters. Sirius has always
treated Kreacher very poorly, in addition to having turned away from his family's values
in his youth. For his part, Kreacher is a miserable creature filled with hate.

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

Harry finds it difficult to empathize with Cho's feelings because he is an adolescent boy
with little experience with emotions. The author is highlighting the fact that, despite the
numerous life-threatening situations he has overcome, he is still a young man trying to
figure out the more basic parts of life.

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

Yes. Sirius spends so much of his time taunting his cousin rather than taking things
seriously and focusing on winning the battle, that he is caught off guard by a spell and
pushed backwards into the archway. Once again his refusal to take things seriously has
played out with a negative consequence.

9. What makes the presence of Bellatrix Lestrange so important in Chapter 35?

Bellatrix Lestrange's presence is very important in this chapter because she is closely
linked to two of the heroic characters: Sirius and Neville. Bellatrix is Sirius' cousin, and
also the person that tortured Neville's parents into insanity.

10. Why are the teachers secretly delighted at the way Fred and George react to
Umbridge's new position of Headmaster?

The teachers are secretly delighted when Fred and George set off the fireworks
because it's a way of someone seizing some degree of control from the tyrant, and also
because it forces Umbridge to run around all day putting out fires.

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