Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

CHAPTERS 1-5

Reading Check

1. What did Charity Burbage teach at Hogwarts?

2. What does Vernon Dursley know how to do that Dedalus Diggle finds impressive?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why does Harry think that he never really knew Dumbledore?

2. Why does Harry ride with Hagrid on a motorcycle instead of on a broom?

3. Why does Lupin question Harry at the Tonks’ house?

CHAPTERS 6-10

Reading Check

1. What does Dumbledore leave to Ron?

2. How does Luna recognize Harry?

3. Where do Harry, Ron, and Hermione seek shelter?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why does Harry have trouble looking Mrs. Weasley in the eyes?

2. Why does Harry want to talk to Bathilda Bagshot?

CHAPTERS 11-15

Reading Check

1. What does Hermione give to the man from Magical Maintenance?

2. What is embedded in Umbridge’s door?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. How does Lupin enter Grimmauld Place without being noticed by the Death Eaters?

2.