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Harry Potter quiz on information released by JK Rowling since publication of the final book. Some questions will be tricky for casual readers! (All information taken from the Pottermore website, extracts of which can be found in various places online)

A multiple-choice quiz by adamskiii. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
adamskiii

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
347,205

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1816

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Minister for Magic suggested the Hogwarts Express as a means of travel to school? Hint

Ottaline Gambol

Faris Spavin

Eldritch Diggory

Dugald McPhail

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where did Vernon and Petunia Dursley first meet?
Hint

At work

At school

Online dating website

Blind date

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the President of the fringe movement calling itself Fresh Air Refreshes Totally (F.A.R.T.), proponents of open-bottomed garments for men? Hint

Bertie Belshaw

Archie Aymslowe

Charlie Cokeworth

Deladus Diggle

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Question 4 of 10

4. To which house did Mr Ollivander belong at Hogwarts? Hint

Gryffindor

Ravenclaw

Hufflepuff

Slytherin

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which wand core, according to Ollivander, usually produces the most powerful wands? Hint

Unicorn hair

Veela hair

Phoenix feather

Dragon heartstring

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the meaning of the archaic Hogwarts term "Hatstall"? Hint

Any new student whose Sorting takes longer than five minutes

A student who has an unfashionably tall hat

When an owl lands on a student's hat

Forgetting your hat for breakfast.

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was Minerva McGonagall's father's profession? Hint

Doctor

Teacher

Reverend

Dentist

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which branch of magic allows the Sorting Hat to sort students? Hint

Occlumency

Legilimency

Divination

Charms

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many subjects do Hogwarts first-years study (not including Flying)? Hint

Seven

Eight

Six

Nine

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Question 10 of 10

10. We know that elder wands are reputed to be deeply unlucky, but which wand woods are noted for their healing powers? Hint

Hornbeam and Holly

Willow and Hawthorn

English Oak and Maple

Cherry and Red Oak

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Minister for Magic suggested the Hogwarts Express as a means of travel to school?

Answer: Ottaline Gambol

Following the imposition of the International Statute of Secrecy in 1692, a safe and secret mode of transport was required to and from school. Ottaline Gambol, who had a keen interest in Muggle inventions, suggested the steam train.

2. Where did Vernon and Petunia Dursley first meet?

Answer: At work

Petunia, keen to distance herself from her "freak" sister, fell instantly for this "deliciously normal" man.

3. Who was the President of the fringe movement calling itself Fresh Air Refreshes Totally (F.A.R.T.), proponents of open-bottomed garments for men?

Answer: Archie Aymslowe

In a blatant disregard for the Statute of Secrecy, F.A.R.T. encourage the wearing of wizard robes in public, insisting that Muggle trousers 'stem the magical flow at source'.

4. To which house did Mr Ollivander belong at Hogwarts?

Answer: Ravenclaw

A well respected wand-maker with some truly insightful ideas on wand cores, Ollivander really was a clever fellow.

5. Which wand core, according to Ollivander, usually produces the most powerful wands?

Answer: Dragon heartstring

Unicorn hair - most reliable.
Phoenix feather - greatest range of magic.
Veela hair - most temperamental.

6. What is the meaning of the archaic Hogwarts term "Hatstall"?

Answer: Any new student whose Sorting takes longer than five minutes

Hermione and Neville were the closest to being Hatstalls in Harry's year, the Sorting Hat taking nearly four minutes to sort Hermione.

7. What was Minerva McGonagall's father's profession?

Answer: Reverend

Reverend Robert McGonagall did not find out that his wife Isobel was a witch until after baby Minerva's birth.

8. Which branch of magic allows the Sorting Hat to sort students?

Answer: Legilimency

Legilimency is the ability to extract emotions and memories from others. A bit like what Muggles might call "mind-reading", but don't tell Snape I said that...

9. How many subjects do Hogwarts first-years study (not including Flying)?

Answer: Seven

Transfiguration, Charms, Potions, History of Magic, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy and Herbology.
At least two more subjects are chosen for study at the end of the second year, chosen from Arithmancy, Muggle Studies, Divination, Study of Ancient Runes and Care of Magical Creatures.

10. We know that elder wands are reputed to be deeply unlucky, but which wand woods are noted for their healing powers?

Answer: Willow and Hawthorn

Willow wand owners usually have some insecurities, and Hawthorn owners are usually complex and intriguing characters.

Source: Author adamskiii

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