The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : Who wrote the Harry Potter saga?
Possible answers:
- Stephenie Meyer
- Rick Riordan
- Agatha Christie
- J.K. Rowling
Explanation: J.K. Rowling wrote the 7 books between 1997 and 2007. She had the idea on a delayed train between Manchester and London in 1990.
Question 2 : What is the name of the magic school Harry attends?
Possible answers:
- Ilvermorny
- Beauxbatons
- Hogwarts
- Durmstrang
Explanation: Hogwarts is located in the Scottish Highlands. Beauxbatons (France), Durmstrang (Northern Europe) and Ilvermorny (USA) are the other major magic schools mentioned.
Question 3 : Which wizarding sport is played on flying broomsticks?
Possible answers:
- Wizard's Chess
- Exploding Snap
- Gobstones
- Quidditch
Explanation: Quidditch pits two teams of 7 players against each other with 4 balls. The match ends when the Seeker catches the Golden Snitch, worth 150 points.
Question 4 : What is the name of the wizards' secret shopping street in London?
Possible answers:
- Diagon Alley
- Knockturn Alley
- Grimmauld Place
- Hogsmeade
Explanation: Diagon Alley opens behind the Leaky Cauldron pub. Harry discovers the wizarding world there with Hagrid and buys his wand at Ollivanders.
Question 5 : What is the name of the train that goes to Hogwarts?
Possible answers:
- The Wizardry Train
- Hogwarts Express
- Magical Orient Express
- The Magical Express
Explanation: The Hogwarts Express departs from Platform 9¾ at King's Cross station in London, every September 1st at 11 AM sharp. It's a red and black steam locomotive.
Question 6 : What is the name of Harry's white owl?
Possible answers:
- Fawkes
- Hedwig
- Pigwidgeon
- Errol
Explanation: Hedwig is a snowy owl given by Hagrid to Harry for his 11th birthday on Diagon Alley. Errol is the Weasley family owl and Pigwidgeon belongs to Ron.
Question 7 : What position does Harry play in Gryffindor's Quidditch team?
Possible answers:
- Seeker
- Beater
- Keeper
- Chaser
Explanation: The Seeker must catch the Golden Snitch, a small winged golden ball. Harry becomes the youngest Seeker in a century at age 11, thanks to his exceptional reflexes.
Question 8 : What distinctive mark does Harry have on his forehead?
Possible answers:
- A lightning bolt scar
- A star-shaped beauty mark
- A moon-shaped birthmark
- A magical dragon tattoo
Explanation: The lightning bolt scar was caused by Voldemort's Avada Kedavra curse when Harry was a baby, which failed to kill him. It burns when Voldemort is nearby or very emotional.
Question 9 : Which dark wizard killed Harry's parents?
Possible answers:
- Salazar Slytherin
- Barty Crouch
- Lord Voldemort
- Gellert Grindelwald
Explanation: Lord Voldemort (real name Tom Marvolo Riddle) killed James and Lily Potter on October 31, 1981 at Godric's Hollow. He then tried to kill Harry, unsuccessfully. He is called You-Know-Who.
Question 10 : How many houses are there at Hogwarts?
Possible answers:
- 2
- 4
- 5
- 7
Explanation: The four houses are Gryffindor (courage), Slytherin (ambition), Ravenclaw (intelligence), and Hufflepuff (loyalty). They are named after the four founders of the school over 1000 years ago.
