Many apologies to my fellow Slytherins....I have no Hogwarts worthy excuses for you, but my non-HP life was a bit too hectic to allow for interneting. I was busy moving on Halloween and the day after. My costume was mud from the bottom of the u-haul truck sticking on my pants and bruises from falling furniture. Luckily, I have already completed this week's assignment and included it below!
Firstly that Tom Riddle showed contempt for what made him ordinary, like his name. Second that he did not have friends and was independent; Dumbledore does not believe Voldemort has ever had... or wanted... a friend. Thirdly that Tom liked to collect "trophies" and objects that were somehow unique and special.
#2 What did Merope sell when she was alone in London before the baby was born?
The locket that once belonged to Salazar Slytherin. Pity she only got ten Galleons for it.
#3 What does Mrs Cole like to drink?
Her beverage of choice is gin.
#4 What does Tom Riddle demand Professor Dumbledore do twice when they first met?
Tom insists twice that Dumbledore tell him the truth. The first time he is yelling; the second time, he appears to be slightly more in control of himself.
He also asks Dumbledore to do magic and Dumbledore demonstrates by lighting the wardrobe on fire.
#5 What did Mundungus nick from the Black house?
The locket Regulus had Kreacher steal, amongst other objects that are not specifically mentioned other than being "Black heirlooms", according to Phineas.