Name ____________________ Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling

Chapter 9 "The Midnight Duel" Worksheet

1. Why did Madame Hooch leave the students alone during their first flying lesson?

2. Explain why Malfoy wanted to have a duel with Harry at midnight.

3. Predict what you think would have happened if Neville hadn't come along for the duel.

4. What conclusions can you draw as to why the three-headed dog was in the forbidden corridor?

5. Can you formulate a theory that explains what the three-headed dog was guarding?

6. Why do you think Hermione chose to come along with Harry and Ron for the duel, even though she knew she was breaking school rules?

Diana Anderson, Brigham Young University 2000