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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
J. K. Rowling
Study Guide
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapters 5–6
Chapters 7–8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapters 12–13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Characters
Character List
Harry Potter
Draco Malfoy
Hermione Granger
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotes Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapters 5-6
Chapters 7-8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapters 12-13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
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Themes, Motifs & Symbols Quiz
Further Study
Themes, Motifs & Symbols Quiz
1
of 5
Which theme is embodied in Harry's ability to obtain the Sorcerer's Stone solely because he doesn't want to use it?
The importance of humility
The necessity of rebellion
The problem of evil
The danger of authority
2
of 5
Which character represents the novel's motif of bogus authority?
Hermione Granger
Albus Dumbledore
Hagrid
Vernon Dursley
3
of 5
Quidditch matches represent the importance of ___ in the wizarding community.
Intellect
Teamwork
Physical fitness
Games
4
of 5
Which of the following is a symbol of Harry's emotional sensitivity?
The Golden Snitch
His scar
The Sorcerer's Stone
The three-headed dog
5
of 5
The Mirror of Erised shows that a person's identity is shaped by ___.
What he wants
How he behaves
Who he loves
What scares him
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