Characters
Who is Dobby?
Dobby is a house-elf who tries to protect Harry.
Where is Harry living at the start of the book?
He is living with the Dursleys
What message is written on the wall at Hogwarts?
“The Chamber of Secrets has been opened. Enemies of the Heir, beware.”
Where is the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets?
In Moaning Myrtle’s bathroom
Who is responsible for opening the Chamber of Secrets?
Tom Riddle, using Ginny.
Why does Dobby warn Harry not to return to Hogwarts?
He knows something dangerous will happen at the school.
Why don’t Harry and Ron make it onto the Hogwarts Express?
The entrance to Platform 9¾ is sealed
What does it mean when students are “petrified”?
They are turned to stone and cannot move.
How does Harry open the Chamber?
He speaks Parseltongue.
How is Ginny saved?
Harry destroys Tom Riddle’s diary.
Who is Gilderoy Lockhart?
He is the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher
How do Harry and Ron get to Hogwarts after missing the train?
They fly Mr. Weasley’s car.
Why do people start to suspect Harry is the Heir of Slytherin?
He can speak Parseltongue, and he is near the attacks.
What creature lives inside the Chamber of Secrets?
A basilisk.
How does Harry free Dobby?
He tricks Lucius Malfoy into giving Dobby a sock.
Why is Gilderoy Lockhart not a good teacher?
He pretends to be brave and smart, but he does not really know magic
Why does the flying car cause so many problems at Hogwarts?
It breaks rules and gets Harry and Ron in trouble.
Why is Hermione’s clue important to solving the mystery?
It explains what the monster is and how it attacks.
Why can’t the basilisk kill anyone right away?
No one looks at it directly.
Why does Harry choose to destroy Tom Riddle’s diary instead of keeping it or giving it to a teacher?
Harry destroys the diary because he realizes it is dangerous and is being used to hurt others
How is Tom Riddle different from Harry, even though they seem similar?
Harry makes good choices, but Tom Riddle uses magic to hurt others
How does the beginning of the story show that trouble is coming?
Dobby warns Harry, and strange things start happening right away.
Why does Aragog refuse to hurt Hagrid but allow his spider family to threaten Harry and Ron? What does this reveal about Aragog’s values?
Aragog is loyal to Hagrid because Hagrid cared for him, but he does not feel the same responsibility toward Harry and Ron. This shows Aragog values loyalty to those who helped him.
How does Fawkes help Harry defeat the basilisk?
He blinds the basilisk and brings Harry the sword.
What does the way Harry treats Dobby at the end of the book show about Harry’s character?
It shows that Harry is kind and cares about fairness because he wants Dobby to be free and treated well