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| 1. | According to the article, one of the signs of how much children love J.K. Rowling's books is that |
| A. | they sometimes read them instead of doing their homework. |
| B. | many buy the books with their own money. |
| C. | they read them even if they are not required for school. |
| D. | many have asked for them as gifts. |
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| 2. | What is one of the main reasons readers say they like the character of Harry Potter himself? |
| A. | He is similar to other superheroes that they have liked. |
| B. | He is always brave and is able to get away without getting in trouble. |
| C. | He is an ordinary person but has the heart of a hero. |
| D. | He is a fantastic figure but sometimes gets into trouble. |
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| 3. | Why were many children concerned about what they heard would happen in Book 4? |
| A. | They didn't want the series of books to end. |
| B. | They liked Hermione and they didn't want the series to continue without her. |
| C. | They were afraid that Harry, Ron, and Hermione wouldn't be friends anymore. |
| D. | They liked Ron and didn't want him to be killed off. |
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| 4. | Why do many people like the Weasleys and feel they can connect with them? |
| A. | They are a poor family, but they work hard and are generous. |
| B. | The Weasleys are able to create money with their magic, but they are very generous with it. |
| C. | Even though they are poor, the characters in the story all like them. |
| D. | They cast spells on people that make fun of them and so are able to maintain their own respect. |
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| 5. | According to the selection, all of the following are true about Rowling's characters EXCEPT |
| A. | Hermione is a smart girl, but she is also stubborn. |
| B. | Harry can sometimes show jealousy and not be too caring of others. |
| C. | Ron is loyal, but he is also unsure of himself. |
| D. | Harry breaks rules, but he always tells grownups what they want to know. |
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