Assignment:
True/False questions worth 1 point each.
1. It is easier to transfigure inanimate objects than to transfigure animate objects.
2. As proven by Chare Uiseag, worms have the least formal brain activity.
3. It is not necessary to be clear on what the end product is of your transfiguration as long as you have the general details resolved.
4. The molecules of inanimate objects that are made up of one substance are not identical.
5. There are many words that you may use for the transfiguration incantation.
6. There is a narrower spectrum of words available for the transfiguration of an object into a living thing.
7. It is not difficult to transfigure that living thing back into the inanimate object.
8. Wizard families often involve themselves in wizard highjinks and so members of a family can often be the recipient of a practical joke.
9. The world is made in a state of balance, and wizards and witches need to be constantly aware of the necessity of keeping that balance.
10. Magic out of school is permitted and encouraged for all of those witches and wizards who are under the age of 18.
Essay worth 10 points:
Explain what could happen if wizards and witches did not observe the rules and laws of maintaining the 'balance' of the phenomenal world.
Essay worth 10 points:
Explain possible consequences of transfiguring an object into something that you've never seen in person, but only heard about, or read about in a book.
Extra Credit:
2 essays, each worth 15 points:
Name 5 possible charms or spells that could be used against a dark wizard who has allegedly got you under their power. Be specific as to why you would use them, and what you hope they would accomplish.
Name 5 punishments that could be considered a suitable punishment to a student who has transfigured another student.