Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Multiple Choice

1. D (Chapter 6)

2. A (Various chapters)

3. A (Various chapters)

4. B (Chapter 7)

5. C (Various chapters)

6. D (Various chapters)

7. C (Various chapters)

8. B (Various chapters)

9. D (Various chapters)

10. A (Various chapters)

Long Answer

1. Harry finds a sense of belonging at Hogwarts. He has friends, is given leadership opportunities, and finds more of a connection to his parents. (Various chapters)

2. In his first year at Hogwarts, Harry faced uncertainty as he got used to this new world and his place in it. He also continued to mourn his parents. He faced Snape’s dislike for him and Voldemort’s targeting him for death. He and his friends faced the troll, Fluffy, and other trials on the way to retrieving the Sorcerer’s Stone. (Various chapters)

3. Harry, Ron, and Hermione go from not knowing each other to trusting each other with their lives. Yes, they disagree at times. They confide in each other. They cheer each other on. They stand up for each other. They face the quest to get the Sorcerer’s Stone together. (Various chapters)

4. Quidditch gives Harry a chance to step into a leadership position at the school, one that is officially recognized. The sport brings people together to play and watch and highlights rivalries between houses. It also showcases magic, a central aspect of the book. (Various chapters)

5. The book begins when Harry is a baby but then leaps to him at age 10. A year, summer to summer, frames the story. (Various chapters)

6. Answers may vary. The Mirror of Erised is hugely important to Harry. He sees his parents in it. His invisibility cloak is important to him as well. It gives him power to fight Voldemort. It was his father’s and was given to him by Dumbledore. He definitely treasures his Nimbus 2000 too. (Various chapters)

7. The houses become families for the students. Being in Gryffindor helps solidify the friendship between Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Neville. Also, the hat suggests Slytherin, the house of Voldemort, for Harry. Harry chooses Gryffindor, highlighting his goodness. (Various chapters)