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Quiz about Delving Into the Hogwarts Curriculum
Quiz about Delving Into the Hogwarts Curriculum

Delving Into the Hogwarts Curriculum Quiz


This quiz will take an in-depth look at the Hogwarts curriculum in the fantastic "Harry Potter" books by J.K Rowling. General knowledge beyond the books is required.

A multiple-choice quiz by Blandamer. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
Blandamer
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
313,093
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
502
Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (6/10), Guest 84 (7/10), Guest 31 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Care of Magical Creatures: Professor Kettleburn, Professor Hagrid and Professor Grubbly-Plank have all taught this subject, which deals with the pruning and care of magical pets and creatures. A centaur would be classed as such a creature, and studied in lessons. According to legend, where did centaurs originally come from? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Defence Against the Dark Arts: Professor Quirrel, Professor Lockhart, Professor Lupin, Professor Moody, Professor Umbridge, Professor Snape and Professor Carrow have all taught this subject, which deals in the defence and protection against evil magic and creatures. The Dark Mark is an example of a dark symbol. Which notion, from the Middle Ages, is it based upon? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Divination: Professor Trelawny and Professor Firenze have both taught this subject, which deals with a more spiritual and prophecy-based magic. People with true Divinative ability are called 'Seers'. The most famous Seer from Greek Mythology was Cassandra, but from whom did she receive her gift of second sight? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. History of Magic: Professor Binns teaches this subject, which deals with the factual history of magical events and culture. The very first wizards are almost certainly a topic covered in lessons. What were the first wizards said to be called? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Herbology: Professor Sprout teaches this subject, which deals with the practical and magical uses of various plants and herbs. A plant studied is the Mandrake root, sometimes called Mandagora. It is a root with human-like features and a potentially-fatal scream. In which of Shakespeare's plays would you find the line: 'Give me to drink Mandagora...that I might sleep this great gap of time...'? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Transfiguration: Professor McGonagall teaches this subject, which deals with the transfiguring of numerous objects for a useful means. McGonagall herself can transfigurate, as she is an Animagus (a human who can take the form of an animal). Which book by T.H White told the story of an Animagus battle between Merlin (called 'Merlyn' in the novel) and Madame Mim? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Potions: This subject has been taught by Professor Snape and Professor Slughorn, and deals with the concoction of various brews and liquids with the means to use them to a magical or physical advantage. Aconite, Belladonna and Hellebore are all ingredients used in supposed potions, but when mixed together, what special use do they have? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Ancient Runes: We aren't told who teaches this subject, which deals with the translation of various ancient symbols on magical artifacts. Approximately when were runes first used in Europe as a sign of communication? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Charms: This subject is taught by Professor Flitwick and deals with the bewitchment of an object to overcome an obstacle. Gubrathian Fire, or 'Everlasting Fire' might be studied. Which country has a song that sounds similar, with the title 'Alba Gu Brah!'? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Muggle Studies: This subject was taught by Professor Burbage and Professor Carrow, and deals with a wizard's education of the non-magical population. If a muggle ever set eyes on the location of Hogwarts, what would they see? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Care of Magical Creatures: Professor Kettleburn, Professor Hagrid and Professor Grubbly-Plank have all taught this subject, which deals with the pruning and care of magical pets and creatures. A centaur would be classed as such a creature, and studied in lessons. According to legend, where did centaurs originally come from?

Answer: The mountains of Greece

According to stories, a war between humans and centaurs was once fought. It was caused when a drunken centaur tried to carry a bride from her wedding.
2. Defence Against the Dark Arts: Professor Quirrel, Professor Lockhart, Professor Lupin, Professor Moody, Professor Umbridge, Professor Snape and Professor Carrow have all taught this subject, which deals in the defence and protection against evil magic and creatures. The Dark Mark is an example of a dark symbol. Which notion, from the Middle Ages, is it based upon?

Answer: The Devil's Mark

detected allegiance. The mark changed each time it was inprinted, sometimes being a spider, sometimes a toad, and so on.
3. Divination: Professor Trelawny and Professor Firenze have both taught this subject, which deals with a more spiritual and prophecy-based magic. People with true Divinative ability are called 'Seers'. The most famous Seer from Greek Mythology was Cassandra, but from whom did she receive her gift of second sight?

Answer: Apollo

Apollo promised Cassandra the gift of prophecy if she could love him as he loved her. She agreed, but changed her mind after becoming a Seer. Angry at her betrayal, Apollo cursed her predictions so that no-one would ever believe them. And they didn't.
4. History of Magic: Professor Binns teaches this subject, which deals with the factual history of magical events and culture. The very first wizards are almost certainly a topic covered in lessons. What were the first wizards said to be called?

Answer: Druids

Some people believe that Stonehenge was built by Druids. But new evidence has unearthed that the structure is probably much older than supposed Druid culture.
5. Herbology: Professor Sprout teaches this subject, which deals with the practical and magical uses of various plants and herbs. A plant studied is the Mandrake root, sometimes called Mandagora. It is a root with human-like features and a potentially-fatal scream. In which of Shakespeare's plays would you find the line: 'Give me to drink Mandagora...that I might sleep this great gap of time...'?

Answer: Antony and Cleopatra

In the Middle-Ages, lazy men were given the term 'mandrake eaters'. This is because the real mandagora plant contains a strong narcotic that can ease pain. Too high a dose, though, can be lethal.
6. Transfiguration: Professor McGonagall teaches this subject, which deals with the transfiguring of numerous objects for a useful means. McGonagall herself can transfigurate, as she is an Animagus (a human who can take the form of an animal). Which book by T.H White told the story of an Animagus battle between Merlin (called 'Merlyn' in the novel) and Madame Mim?

Answer: The Sword in the Stone

The object of an Animagus battle is to become an animal and try and destroy your opponent, also an animal. In the 'Harry Potter' world, though, an Animagus can only change into one animal.
7. Potions: This subject has been taught by Professor Snape and Professor Slughorn, and deals with the concoction of various brews and liquids with the means to use them to a magical or physical advantage. Aconite, Belladonna and Hellebore are all ingredients used in supposed potions, but when mixed together, what special use do they have?

Answer: Nothing in particular

Aconite is used to control werewolves. Belladonna makes women beautiful. Hellebore is used in the draught of peace.
8. Ancient Runes: We aren't told who teaches this subject, which deals with the translation of various ancient symbols on magical artifacts. Approximately when were runes first used in Europe as a sign of communication?

Answer: 3 AD

Runes were the first alphabet of the tribes of Northern Europe. The alphabet is sometimes referred to as 'futhork', after the first six letters (f, u, th, o, r, k).
9. Charms: This subject is taught by Professor Flitwick and deals with the bewitchment of an object to overcome an obstacle. Gubrathian Fire, or 'Everlasting Fire' might be studied. Which country has a song that sounds similar, with the title 'Alba Gu Brah!'?

Answer: Scotland

'Alba Gu Brah!' means 'Scotland Forever!' in Gaelic. However if you answered 'Ireland', you weren't far off, as they sing 'Erin Go Bragh!'.
10. Muggle Studies: This subject was taught by Professor Burbage and Professor Carrow, and deals with a wizard's education of the non-magical population. If a muggle ever set eyes on the location of Hogwarts, what would they see?

Answer: A rundown mine with a 'DANGER' sign

Yes, no loosely-related trivia for 'Muggle Studies', but mainly because that would just be General Knowledge! Yes, Hogwarts is hidden from Muggles using a concealment charm. The same can be said of all magical locations across the globe. I hope you enjoyed the quiz. Thanks for playing!
Source: Author Blandamer

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