HPSS Chapter 14: Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback

What type of dragon does Hagrid hatch in Chapter 14?

• A Hebridean Black

• A Common Welsh Green

• A Norwegian Ridgeback

• A Hungarian Horntail

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Which of the following details is the best evidence to support Ron, Harry, and Hermione’s belief that Hagrid plans to try to raise a dragon?

• “Hagrid shuffled into view, hiding something behind his back.” (p 229)

• When Ron says, “Hagrid was looking up stuff about dragons!” (p 230)

• The titles of the books "Dragon Species of Great Britain and Ireland"  and  "From Egg to Inferno, a Dragon Keeper’s Guide." (p 230)

• “’But it’s against our laws,’ said Ron.” (p 230)

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What can we infer about Professor Dumbledore, based on the following passage?

“He borrowed Fluffy from me . . . Then some o’ the teachers did enchantments . . . Professor Sprout – Professor Flitwick – Professor McGonogall . . . Professor Quirrell . . . Professor Snape.” (p 232)

• Dumbledore is certain that no one will be able to break Professor Quirrell’s enchantment

• Dumbledore trusts Hagrid more than the rest of the adults at Hogwarts

• Adding a dragon to the list of things protecting the Sorcerer’s Stone would be a very good idea

• Dumbledore is very wise to choose to protect the Stone with so many different types of enchantments

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What two pieces of evidence did Harry, Ron, and Hermione use to help them infer that Norbert is poisonous?

• When Ron said, “It bit me!” (p 237)

• When they realized that “the cut had turned a nasty shade of green.” (p 238)

• When Ron says, “I tell you, that dragon’s the most horrible animal I’ve ever seen.” (p 237)

• “Ron’s bitten hand had swollen to twice its usual size.” (p 238)

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What can we infer about Norbert from the following passage?

According to Hagrid’s book, baby dragons should be fed “a bucket o’ brandy mixed with chicken blood every half hour.” By the time Norbert bites Ron, he was “eating dead rats by the crate.” (p 233-237)

• The main reason that keeping dragons is difficult is because they eat so much

• Norbert is a very picky eater

• Norbert doesn’t like drinking what Hagrid makes him anymore

• Norbert is growing very quickly and can already eat solid food

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What can we infer about Hagrid based on the following passage?

“When [Norbert] bit me [Hagrid] told me off for frightening it. And when I left, he was singing it a lullaby.” (p 237)

• Hagrid is trying to train Norbert not to bite

• Hagrid loves all animals, especially ones that are rare

• Hagrid is angry with Ron

• Hagrid loves Norbert

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What does the word shifty mean in the following passage, when Harry, Ron, and Hermione see Hagrid in the library.

“’Jus’ lookin’,’ [Hagrid] said, in a shifty voice that got their attention at once.” (p 229)

• To move your weight from one foot to another

• A way that seems sneaky

• Curious

• Sheepish

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Based on the following passage, which are the best two inferences we can make?

“Hermione went on. ‘We wondered who Dumbledore had trusted enough to help him, apart from you.’ 

 Hagrid’s chest swelled at these last words.” (p 232)

• Hermione is trying to trick Hagrid into telling them more about the protections Dumbledore has arranged for the Sorcerer’s Stone

• Hagrid is very proud that Dumbledore trusts him

• Hermione thinks that Hagrid’s protection will be the strongest of them all

• Hagrid is certain that no one can get past any of the enchantments

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Which two of the following are the best details to support the main idea that Harry, Ron, and Hermione care very deeply about Hagrid?

• “’We’ve got the Invisibility Cloak,’ said Harry, ‘It shouldn’t be too difficult – I think the cloak’s big enough to cover two of us and Norbert.’” (p238)

• “Harry and Hermione walked back to the castle feeling that Saturday couldn’t come quickly enough.” (p 239)

• “’Where did you get it, Hagrid?’ Ron asked, crouching over the fire to get a closer look at the egg. ‘It must’ve cost you a fortune.’” (p 233)

• “Your brother, Charlie. In Romania. Studying dragons. We could send Norbert to him. Charlie can take care of him and then put him back in the wild!” (p 236)

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When Malfoy tells Professor McGonogall that Harry Potter is sneaking around with a dragon, why does McGonogall respond with the following?

“What utter rubbish! How dare you tell such lies!” (p 240)

• Because she would never want Harry to be in trouble

• Because it would be completely out of character for Harry to break a rule of any type

• Because it is not likely that any student would be able to hide a pet dragon

• Because Professor McGonogall detests Malfoy and is looking for reasons to get him in trouble

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