Chapter 3 of Harry Potter: Book 1

What is the main reason Harry is surprised when letters start arriving for him?

• He has never received a letter before.

• The letters are written in green ink.

• The letters are addressed to him in the cupboard under the stairs.

• He doesn't know anyone who would send him a letter.

Why do the Dursleys keep moving Harry from place to place within the house?

• They want to make him more comfortable.

• They are trying to hide him from the letters.

• They think Harry likes changing rooms.

• They are redecorating the house.

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How does Harry feel about the letters being addressed so specifically to him?

• Angry

• Indifferent

• Excited

• Confused

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What does Uncle Vernon do to try to stop the letters from coming?

• He boards up the mail slot.

• He moves the family to a hotel.

• He returns the letters to the sender.

• Both A and B

What is the significance of the letters being addressed to "The Cupboard under the Stairs" and then to "The Smallest Bedroom"?

• It shows that the sender knows exactly where Harry is at all times.

• It indicates that the letters are magical.

• It suggests that Harry's living conditions are improving.

• It is a mistake by the postal service.

How does Harry try to get one of the letters?

• He wakes up early to wait by the door.

• He asks Uncle Vernon politely.

• He makes a deal with Dudley.

• He sneaks into the mail room.

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What is Uncle Vernon's reaction when the letters keep arriving in greater numbers?

• He laughs it off.

• He becomes increasingly angry.

• He decides to move out of the house.

• He contacts the police.

Infer why the letters do not stop coming despite Uncle Vernon's efforts.

• The post office is making a mistake.

• Someone is playing a prank on the Dursleys.

• The letters are magical and cannot be stopped by ordinary means.

• The letters are being sent by a machine that cannot be turned off.

What does the persistence of the sender of the letters suggest about their desire to contact Harry?

• They are desperate to reach him.

• They are unaware of the Dursleys' efforts to intercept the letters.

• They have a casual interest in Harry.

• They are obligated to send letters, but don't really care if Harry receives them.

Based on the Dursleys' reaction to the letters, what can be inferred about their feelings towards Harry's magical heritage?

• They are proud of it.

• They are indifferent to it.

• They are curious about it.

• They are fearful and want to suppress it.

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