Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

The questions inside

One per chapter, across all 18 chapters — every question is editable before you print.

1. In Chapter 1, how do the Dursleys treat Harry on his birthday, and what does this show about Harry's life at Privet Drive?
2. In Chapter 2, Dobby tries to stop Harry from going back to Hogwarts. What do you think Dobby is afraid will happen, and why?
3. In Chapter 3, how is life at the Burrow different from life at the Dursleys' house? Use details from the chapter.
4. In Chapter 4, Harry meets Gilderoy Lockhart at Flourish and Blotts. What kind of person does Lockhart seem to be, and what clues help you decide?
5. In Chapter 5, Harry and Ron make a risky choice when they cannot get onto Platform Nine and Three-Quarters. What were the results of their choice?
6. In Chapter 6, Harry hears strange whispers that no one else can hear. How does this mystery make the story feel more suspenseful?
7. In Chapter 7, Draco uses a cruel word to insult Hermione. How do the characters' reactions show what they believe is right or wrong?
8. In Chapter 8, Harry attends Nearly Headless Nick's deathday party. What new details do you learn about ghosts and the magical world?
9. In Chapter 9, the message on the wall scares the students. How do fear and rumors change the way people act at Hogwarts?
10. In Chapter 10, the rogue Bludger keeps attacking Harry during the Quidditch match. What does Harry's behavior during the match tell you about his character?
11. In Chapter 11, the Dueling Club teaches Harry something surprising about himself. How does this discovery affect the way other students see him?
12. In Chapter 12, Harry and Ron use Polyjuice Potion to learn more about Draco. Was their plan a good idea? Explain your opinion with reasons.
13. In Chapter 13, Harry finds Tom Riddle's diary. Why do you think the diary is important, and what questions does it make you wonder about?
14. In Chapter 14, Hagrid is taken away and Dumbledore must leave Hogwarts. How does this change the mood of the story?
15. In Chapter 15, Harry and Ron follow the spiders into the forest. What do they learn from Aragog, and how does it help the mystery?
16. In Chapter 16, Harry and Ron decide to go into the Chamber of Secrets. What does their choice show about friendship and bravery?
17. In Chapter 17, Harry learns the truth about Tom Riddle and the Chamber. How does this chapter connect clues from earlier in the book?
18. In Chapter 18, Dobby is freed. What lesson about fairness or kindness do you think this ending teaches?

Example answers

Printed at the front of the booklet, so your reader can see what a strong answer looks like.

In Chapter 3, how is life at the Burrow different from life at the Dursleys' house? Use details from the chapter.

Life at the Burrow is much warmer and happier than life at the Dursleys' house. At the Dursleys', Harry is treated like a problem and has to hide who he really is. At the Burrow, the Weasleys welcome him, feed him, and let magic be part of everyday life. I think Harry feels more at home there because people care about him.

In Chapter 12, Harry and Ron use Polyjuice Potion to learn more about Draco. Was their plan a good idea? Explain your opinion with reasons.

I think their plan was brave, but it was also very risky. They wanted to find out who was opening the Chamber, so their reason was important. However, the potion could have gone wrong, and they might have gotten caught or hurt. I think they should have told a trusted teacher, but I understand why they felt they had to act.

In Chapter 16, Harry and Ron decide to go into the Chamber of Secrets. What does their choice show about friendship and bravery?

Harry and Ron's choice shows that real friends help each other even when they are scared. They know Ginny is in danger, so they decide to act instead of waiting. Ron stays with Harry even though the Chamber is dangerous and mysterious. This shows bravery because they do the right thing even when it is frightening.