WorksheetsExploring Chapters 6-8 of Harry Potter
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Who is the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher in Chapter 6?
Professor Lockhart
Professor Snape
What is the name of the caretaker’s cat?
Mrs. Norris
Crookshanks
Who haunts the girls’ bathroom at Hogwarts?
Moaning Myrtle
Nearly Headless Nick
What club does Professor Lockhart start?
Dueling Club
Chess Club
Who is the first student to be petrified?
Colin Creevey
Justin Finch-Fletchley
What does Harry hear before finding Mrs. Norris?
Whispering voices
Footsteps
Why is Ron’s wand not working?
It is not Ron’s wand
It is broken
Which house is Professor McGonagall in?
Gryffindor
Hufflepuff
Why does Professor Lockhart think he should handle the attacks at Hogwarts?
He has written many books about dark creatures
He is a famous Quidditch player
Why does Harry go to Filch’s office in Chapter 8?
He is late for class
He is found at the scene of Mrs. Norris’s attack
What does the message on the wall say after Mrs. Norris is found?
“The Chamber of Secrets has been opened. Enemies of the heir, beware.”
“The heir of Slytherin returns.”
Why do students think Harry is the heir of Slytherin?
He can speak Parseltongue
He is a prefect
What is the purpose of Nearly Headless Nick’s Deathday Party?
It gives Harry and friends an alibi during the attack
Harry learns about the Chamber of Secrets there
How does Hermione try to learn about the Chamber of Secrets?
She searches the library
She asks Professor Dumbledore
If you heard mysterious voices that others couldn’t, what would you do first?
Tell a teacher or adult
Tell your friends but not adults
Why is Filch so upset when Mrs. Norris is petrified?
He dislikes Harry
Mrs. Norris is his only companion and he cares deeply for her
What clues in Chapters 6-8 suggest the attacks are not by a student?
All of the above
The voices Harry hears are not human
How do teachers and students react differently to the attacks? Give examples from the chapters.
Teachers are calm and try to investigate, while students are scared and spread rumors
Teachers blame Harry, while students support him
If you were Hermione, what other ways could you use to learn about the Chamber of Secrets besides the library?
All of the above
Ask older students or professors
Why do Harry, Ron, and Hermione need to clear Harry’s name after Mrs. Norris is attacked?
So Harry doesn’t get expelled and can help solve the mystery
So they can win the House Cup
