1. What is the middle name of Ronald "Ron" Weasley in the Harry Potter series?
 Answer: Bilius
Interesting Information:
Bilius was the name of Ron's uncle. Arthur is Ron's dad and William "Bill" and Charles "Charlie" are his brothers.
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Arthur, William, Charles
2. Which U.S. state has a capital that is featured in the title of one of the Harry Potter books?
Answer: Arizona
Interesting Information:Phoenix, Arizona is the fifth largest U.S. city by population. "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" is the fifth book of the Harry Potter series and was published in 2003.
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Georgia, Kansas, Tennessee
3. In "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire", what kind of wand does Mr Ollivander say Harry has?
Answer: Holly
Interesting Information:Harry's wand was made of holly and had a phoenix feather core. It was eleven inches long. Lord Voldemort's wand had a phoenix feather core also. Both feathers came from the same bird, making the wands "brothers".
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Oak, Ash, Hickory
4. We all know Harry Potter pretty well, but do you know what his middle name is?
Answer: James
Interesting Information:So, it's Harry James Potter. Harry was named after his father, James Potter and Harry's mom was named Lily Evans.
Difficulty: Average.
Some incorrect choices:
John, Jeremy, Jackson
5. Which English actor provided the voice of "The Sorting Hat" in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?"
Answer: Leslie Phillips
Interesting Information:Leslie Phillips appeared in many "Carry On" films. He also led an active life on the London stage.
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
John Lesley, Simon Ward, Hugh Grant
6. What connects a Causeway in Northern Ireland; Grawp and Gurg in Harry Potter; and a Chair on Dartmoor, England?
Answer: Giants
Interesting Information:The Giant's Causeway consists of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns in County Antrim. Grawp is Hagrid's half-brother and Gurg is leader of a giant community. The Giant's Chair on Dartmoor is a 20ft high oak sculpture close to Widecombe-on-the-Moor; it was built in 2006 by artist Henry Bruce.
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Glens, Meadows, Eagles
7. Which versatile actor plays Professor Horace Slughorn in the 2009 film "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince"?
Answer: Jim Broadbent
Interesting Information:Jim Broadbent is a respected character actor who first appeared on British TV screens in the late 1970s. He was the first choice to play Del Trotter in "Only Fools and Horses", but had to pass up the role due to prior commitments. As well as his television work, he has also appeared in many films, among them being the two "Bridget Jones" films, "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull", "Hot Fuzz" and "The Chronicles of Narnia".
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Pete Postlethwaite, Bob Hoskins, Tom Baker
8. In the first "Harry Potter" movie, whose cloak did Hermione ignite?
Answer: Snape's
Interesting Information:Hermione burned his cloak because she thought he was making Harry fall off his broomstick. Actually Quirrell had been doing it.
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Quirrell's, Hagrid's, Ron's
9. In the first Harry Potter movie, with whom does Harry enter Ollivander's wand shop?
Answer: No one
Interesting Information:Harry is alone when he enters Ollivander's as Hagrid has gone to pick out Harry's birthday present.
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Hagrid, Dumbledore, Arthur Weasley
10. In the first "Harry Potter" film, who was spying on Harry, Ron and Hermione when they went to Hagrid's Hut after hours?
Answer: Draco Malfoy
Interesting Information:Draco followed them, then proceeded to tell on them to Prof. McGonagall, resulting in all four of them receiving detention. That had to be served out helping Hagrid with a task in the Dark Forest.
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Prof. Snape, Prof. Sprout, Mr. Filch
11. In "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire", what does Ron say his dress robes smell like?
Answer: His Great Aunt Tessie
Interesting Information:Not only are his robes old and out of fashion compared to those worn by Harry and the others, they smell like his Aunt Tessie!
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Draco Malfoy, Crookshanks, Mountain Troll
12. Which mythological creature lends its name to a US city, an Irish park, and a Harry Potter novel?
Answer: Phoenix
Interesting Information:The phoenix is a mythological bird which dies in a burst of flame, only to rise again from the ashes. Phoenix, Arizona is the most well known, but there are fourteen states in the USA which have a city called Phoenix. The Phoenix Park, located in Dublin, Ireland, is one of the largest enclosed urban parks in Europe.
Difficulty: Very Easy.
Some incorrect choices:
Gryphon, Siren, Centaur
13. Who was the father of Harry Potter?
Answer: James Potter
Interesting Information:Harry Potter was the son of James Potter and Lily Evans who were killed by Voldemort (aka Tom Marvolo Riddle) immediately following his birth. He was raised by his mother's sister and her husband, Petunia Evans and Vernon Dursley.
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Jack Potter, Robert Potter, Samuel Potter
14. Which role did "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson play in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"?
Answer: Cedric Diggory
Interesting Information:Robert Pattinson played the role of Cedric Diggory, the contestant who dies in the course of the Triwizard Tournament. He also had a short cameo appearance as Cedric in the sequel "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix".
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Peter Pettigrew, Barty Crouch, Viktor Krum
15. After which insect is Professor Dumbledore, in the 'Harry Potter' series, named?
Answer: Bee
Interesting Information:Dumbledore is an Old English name for the bumblebee. J. K. Rowling thought the name 'seemed to suit him as one of his passions is music'and she 'imagined him walking around humming to himself.' (Barnes and Noble Interview 19 March 1999, accio-quote.org).
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Ant, Wasp, Beetle
16. In the "Harry Potter" books by JK Rowling, what sort of creatures are the primary operators of Gringotts Wizarding Bank?
Answer: Goblins
Interesting Information:Goblins are described as greedy creatures who will protect their valuables at any cost. This makes them perfect guardians for the bank.
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Trolls, Elves, Ogres
17. With which creature did Harry Potter discover that he could communicate in the very first "Harry Potter" book?
Answer: Snake
Interesting Information:Harry and his horrible cousin Dudley visited the zoo and Harry was amazed to find that he could make seemingly impossible things happen and converse with a bred-in-captivity snake! Hilarious episode in both book and film. In the future he found that the language of snakes was Parseltongue and he a Parselmouth.
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Owl, Rat, Unicorn
18. Who is the Death Eater, in the movie "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", who cast the dark mark above Hogwarts?
Answer: Bellatrix Lestrange
Interesting Information:Although Severus Snape is the one that causes the need for the Dark Mark. Bellatrix Lestrange is the one who cast it into the sky. This then leads to the witches and wizards of Hogwarts to point their wands to the sky.
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Severus Snape, Fenrir Grayback, Narcissa Malfoy
19. In which "Harry Potter" movie do we first see Sirius Black?
Answer: The Prisoner of Azkaban
Interesting Information:Sirius Black is the character mentioned in the title - he managed to escape the Wizarding prison Azkaban after being a prisoner for roughly thirteen years. It is in this movie that it is revealed that Sirius Black is Harry Potter's godfather.
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
The Philosopher's Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, The Goblet of Fire
20. Who portrayed Barty Crouch in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"?
Answer: Roger Lloyd Pack
Interesting Information:Roger Lloyd Pack has also starred in the BBC series "Only Fools and Horses" and "The Vicar Of Dibley" as well as "Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire".
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Richard Harris, James Fleet, David Jason
21. Which time-travelling actor played the role of Barty Crouch Junior in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"?
Answer: David Tennant
Interesting Information:David Tennant was the tenth incarnation of the Doctor in "Doctor Who". He also appeared opposite Patrick Stewart in the Royal Shakespeare Company 2008-09 production of "Hamlet".
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Christopher Eccleston, Peter Davison, Tom Baker
22. In the famous "Harry Potter" series by J K Rowling, what is the name of Draco Malfoy's (Harry's nemesis) grandfather?
Answer: Abraxas Malfoy
Interesting Information:Lucius Malfoy is Draco's father, while Rodolphus is the name of Bellatrix Lestrange's husband. Rodolphus is not a Malfoy and Scorpius is the name of Draco's child, which becomes known in the last book.
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Lucius Malfoy, Rodolphus Malfoy, Scorpius Malfoy
23. What was the name of Albus Dumbledore's sister in the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" book?
Answer: Ariana
Interesting Information:Dumbledore's younger sister died as a youngster. She was attacked by some muggle boys as a six-year-old, and was so traumatised she couldn't control her magic anymore. She had outbursts of magic, and accidentally killed her mother in one of these outbursts.
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Adriana, Kendra, Allisa
24. In "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", which spell is used to summon a snake?
Answer: Serpensortia
Interesting Information:This spell is also used in the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets which leads Harry to discover he is a Parselmouth.
Difficulty: Average.
Some incorrect choices:
Avada Kedavra, Crucio, Petrificus Totalus
25. In "Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban" what is the name of the new racing broom Harry very much wanted to buy?
Answer: The Firebolt
Interesting Information:This new broom was made from ash and treated with a diamond-hard polish. It could reach 150 miles per hour and included an unbreakable braking charm.
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
The Lightning Bolt, The Thunder Bolt, The Cosmic Bolt
26. According to the book "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", how many staircases are there at Hogwarts?
Answer: 142
Interesting Information:The staircases at Hogwarts are of various sizes and shapes and made from various materials, such as marble and wood. The staircases like to change position as well. This book is known as "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in the US.
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
125, 297, 28
27. Who was Snape in love with in J K Rowling's "Harry Potter" series?
Answer: Lily Potter
Interesting Information:Snape had been in love with his best friend, Lily Potter, at a young age. She broke his heart when she married James Potter. After she died, he vowed to do everything he could to keep her son alive.
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Bellatrix LaStrange, Narcissa Malfoy, Bill Weasley
28. When we first meet Tonks standing in the Dursleys' hall in the 'Harry Potter' books, what colour is her hair?
Answer: Violent shade of Violet
Interesting Information:Tonks has the ability to change the colour of her hair, the shape of her nose or even the whole of her appearance.
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Bubble Gum Pink, Bright Blue, Fluorescent Green
29. In "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," why did Ron say he would never wear the dress robe his mother brought for him?
Answer: lace around the collar and sleeves
Interesting Information:According to the school list, fourth year students were supposed to have dress robes for formal occasions. Because of their tight budget, Mrs. Weasley had to get the robe secondhand, and there wasn't much of a choice.
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
pink and green plaid, much too short, pearl buttons down the front
30. Before he was Edward Cullen, Robert Pattinson played what character in the "Harry Potter" movies?
Answer: Cedric Diggory
Interesting Information:Cedric and Harry were co-winners of the Tri-Wizard tournament, and Cedric ultimately died in this movie. Robert learned to scuba dive for this role.
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Amos Diggory, Viktor Krum, Dean Thomas
31. In which year did Harry Potter's parents die?
Answer: 1981
Interesting Information:This information can be found in the seventh Harry potter book. When Harry and Hermione visit Godric's Hollow they also visit his parents' grave. The date on the grave reads 31 OCTOBER 1981.
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
1990, 2004, 1985
32. Who is Crookshanks in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"?
Answer: Hermione's cat
Interesting Information:It is Hermione's cat. It always chases Ron's rat, Scabbers. "Harry Potter" has seven volumes, written by J.K. Rowling. "Prisoner of Azkaban" is the third. Scabbers is actually Peter Pettigrew, who betrayed Harry's parents.
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Ron's mouse, Ron's cat, Hermione's mouse
33. Who plays Harry Potter in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone"?
Answer: Daniel Radcliffe
Interesting Information:Daniel Radcliffe plays Harry Potter in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (aka "... Sorcerer's Stone"). He was virtually unknown at the time of casting, having only appeared in a supporting role in one film, called "The Tailor of Panama" and in a small part in a television programme called "David Copperfield". He stars alongside Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, who were both equally unknown. Thanks to the "Harry Potter" films, they have become millionaires.
Difficulty: Easy.
Some incorrect choices:
Rupert Grint, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Rickman
34. In the "Harry Potter" novels, where does Harry live with his aunt and uncle in the summer when he comes home from boarding school?
Answer: Number 4 Privet Drive
Interesting Information:Harry lives with his Aunt Petunia, Uncle Vernon and cousin Dudley. His parents were murdered when he was only one. They treat him like an outsider and make him feel as unwelcome as possible! Harry goes to a magic school called Hogwarts. It is a boarding school. Unfortunately Harry's birthday is in the summer and they don't celebrate it. Poor Harry!
Difficulty: Hard.
Some incorrect choices:
Number 6 Public Drive, Godrics Hollow, Number 5 Privet Road
35. In the 'Harry Potter' series, what creatures scare Ron Weasley?
Answer: Spiders
Interesting Information:In 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,' Ron is reluctant to approach a line of these arachnids hurrying away from the scene of the first attack. Maybe this could have clued them up to the identity of the monster in the Chamber, as 'spiders flee before it' - the Basilisk!
Difficulty: Easy.
Some incorrect choices:
Butterflies, Ants, Moths
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