Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets Ch. 10-12

Front

What does Dobby confess to Harry while he is in the hospital wing?

Back

Dobby confesses that he is responsible for closing Platform 9 3/4 and tampering with the bludger.

Front

What is the antonym of new, fresh, and pristine?

Back

Decrepit.

Front

Why does Harry refer to the bludger as 'rogue' during the quidditch match?

Back

Because it keeps chasing after only him and no other players.

Front

What does the term 'inept' mean in the context of a chef?

Back

Inept means lacking skill or ability; the inept chef often burned food and was eventually fired.

Front

Identify an example of a simile from the text.

Back

Malfoy got a faceful and his nose began to swell like a balloon.

Front

What is the significance of the Chamber of Secrets in the story?

Back

The Chamber of Secrets is a hidden chamber within Hogwarts that houses a monster, and its opening leads to a series of attacks on students.

Front

Define 'petrification' as it relates to the events in the story.

Back

Petrification refers to the state of being turned to stone, which happens to characters who encounter the monster from the Chamber of Secrets.

Front

What role does the Sorting Hat play in the story?

Back

The Sorting Hat is a magical hat that determines which of the four Hogwarts houses each new student belongs to.

Front

Explain the term 'rogue' in the context of the bludger.

Back

Rogue refers to something that behaves unpredictably or outside of control, as the bludger did by targeting Harry.

Front

What does it mean to 'tamper' with something?

Back

To tamper means to interfere with something in a harmful or unauthorized way.