Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire

Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Chapters 1-7

Reading Check

1. What is the name of the town where Frank lives?

2. Who is the Bulgarian Seeker?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. How is Mr. Dursley’s attitude toward Mr. Weasley different from Mr. Weasley’s attitude toward Mr. Dursley?

2. What was unusual about the letter that Mrs. Weasley sent to Harry?

Paired Resource

“The Unifying Power of the Olympic Games”

• Professional sporting events, such as the Olympics, bring people together from all over the world. This article from the International Olympics Committee describes how the Olympics promotes international harmony.
• The information in this article connects to the novel’s theme of International Community and Unity.
• How can international sporting events bring people together? How can they drive people apart?

Chapters 8-12

Reading Check

1. What is the Bulgarian team’s mascot?

2. How old do students have to be to enter the Triwizard Tournament?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why does Mr. Crouch threaten Winky with clothes?

2. Why is Ron unhappy with his dress robes?

Chapters 13-17

Reading Check

1. Who is the headmistress of Beauxbatons Academy of Magic?

2. What does Fleur Delacour take from the Gryffindor table?

3. What animal does Mad-Eye Moody turn Malfoy into?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. How did Ron react to Harry being chosen as a champion?

2. Why do Harry and Ron invent fake dreams for their dream journal?

Chapters 18-22

Reading Check

1. How does Harry find out about the first task?

2. Who is Cho going to the ball with?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why does Harry tell Cedric about the first task?

2. How is Winky’s reaction to working at Hogwarts different from Dobby’s reaction?

Paired Resource

“César Chávez”

• In S.P.E.W., Hermione petitions for better working conditions for the house elves. Hermione’s fight for elvish rights is like a modern labor organization.
• This article from the AFL-CIO discusses one of the most famous labor organizers, César Chávez.
• What were César Chávez’s goals as a labor organizer? What did he achieve, and how did he achieve it? What obstacles did he have to overcome? What is Hermione trying to achieve, and what obstacles does she have to overcome? How does this connect with the novel’s theme of Loss of Innocence?

Chapters 23-26

Reading Check

1. What did Dobby give Harry for Christmas?

2. What does Harry eat that allows him to breathe underwater?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why does Rita Skeeter use the title “Dumbledore’s Giant Mistake” for her article?

2. Why does Harry give the Marauder’s Map to Moody?

Paired Resource

“Identifying Sensationalism in Reporting”

• Rita Skeeter uses sensational journalism tactics in her articles. This type of reporting is also known as “yellow journalism.”
• This article from The Collector discusses the history and legacy of yellow journalism.
• How are sensationalist media tactics used today? Find an example of an article that uses fear and outrage to provoke a reaction or sway public opinion. How do Rita Skeeter’s actions relate to the novel’s theme of Trust and Betrayal?

Chapters 27-31

Reading Check

1. What is the answer to the sphinx’s riddle?

2. What substance does Hermione receive in the mail?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why doesn’t Ron want to tell Percy about Fred and George?

2. Why didn’t Crouch become Minister of Magic?

3. What was Crouch’s son accused of?

Paired Resource

“What’s a Plea Bargain and How Does It Impact the Justice System?”

• In the trial that Harry witnesses through Dumbledore’s Pensieve, Karkaroff attempts to reduce his prison sentence by naming other Death Eaters. This is known as a plea bargain, and it is a controversial practice.
• This article from the St. Francis School of Law discusses the controversy behind plea bargaining.
• What are the advantages of plea bargaining? What are the disadvantages? How does this relate to the novel’s theme of Trust and Betrayal?

Chapters 32-37

Reading Check

1. What body part does Wormtail sacrifice for Voldemort?

2. What spell does Harry cast to defend himself against Voldemort?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. How did Barty Crouch Jr. escape from Azkaban?

2. How is Rita able to spy on the students at Hogwarts?

Recommended Next Reads 

The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman

• The Golden Compass is the first book in the His Dark Materials trilogy. It follows the story of a young girl named Lyra Belacqua as she travels through different worlds, battles sinister forces, and uncovers the truth about a mysterious substance known as Dust.
• This series connects to the theme Loss of Innocence as Lyra gradually learns about the darker aspects of her world and must confront the harsh realities of life. Later books in the series further develop this theme to show how different characters experience losing their childlike innocence.
• The Golden Compass on SuperSummary

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card

• Ender’s Game is a science fiction novel about a gifted child who is thrust into the world of military strategy and high stakes, and must navigate complex moral and ethical dilemmas in order to save humanity from an alien threat. This title relates to the theme International Community and Unity because the global community bands together against a common threat.
• Ender’s Game on SuperSummary