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Quiz about The Animals and Beasts in Harry Potter

The Animals and Beasts in "Harry Potter" Quiz

A quiz about all the different animals and beasts in the "Harry Potter" books by J. K. Rowling.

A multiple-choice quiz by make-a-scene. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
make-a-scene

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
268,494

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
12223

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (7/10), Guest 51 (9/10), ceetee (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In "Harry Potter & The Goblet Of Fire", which species of dragon does Harry have to face? Hint

Welsh Green

Norwegian Ridgeback

Hungarian Horntail

Chinese Fireball

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Question 2 of 10

2. In "Harry Potter & The Chamber Of Secrets", Harry and Ron go into the forbidden forest to 'follow the spiders'. What species is Aragog? Hint

Araneidae

Acromantula

Taranchcola

Arachnog

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Question 3 of 10

3. In "Harry Potter & The Prisoner Of Azkaban", we found out that Peter Pettigrew was an Animagus (somebody who can change into animals). What animal can Peter Pettigrew transform into? Hint

Dog

Rat

Werewolf

Hippogriff

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Question 4 of 10

4. Nifflers are animals which burrow to find glittery things. They are mentioned in "Harry Potter & The Goblet Of Fire". What colour are Nifflers? Hint

Green

Grey

Black

Baby Blue

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Question 5 of 10

5. According to the books, which of these animals is a pale-green water demon, found in lakes all over Britain and Ireland? Hint

Horklump

Grindylow

Graphorn

Doxy

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Question 6 of 10

6. Whilst Harry is staying at The Weasleys' home - The Burrow, he has to help them get rid of what from the garden? Hint

Ghouls

Gnomes

Imps

Flobberworms

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Question 7 of 10

7. In "Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows", Harry finds out that he, his father and his mother once had a pet. What was it? Hint

A Frog

A Goldfish

A Cat

A Dog

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Question 8 of 10

8. What animal represents the school house Hufflepuff on the school emblem? Hint

Serpent

Phoenix

Lion

Badger

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Question 9 of 10

9. What animals did Professor Lockhart let loose in his classroom in "Harry Potter & The Chamber Of Secrets"? Hint

Red Caps

Fairies

Pixies

Doxies

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the owl Percy Weasley was given for becoming a prefect? Hint

Hedwig

Errol

Hermes

Pigwigeon

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In "Harry Potter & The Goblet Of Fire", which species of dragon does Harry have to face?

Answer: Hungarian Horntail

In the fourth book, Harry is faced with the most dangerous dragon - the Hungarian Horntail. Fleur Delacour has to face the Welsh Green, Victor Krum had to face the Chinese Fireball and Cedric Diggory has to face a Swedish Shortsnout. The Norwegian Ridgeback comes from the first book, Hagrid owns a baby Norwegian Rigeback and calls it 'Baby Norbert'.

2. In "Harry Potter & The Chamber Of Secrets", Harry and Ron go into the forbidden forest to 'follow the spiders'. What species is Aragog?

Answer: Acromantula

In the second book, Hagrid sends Ron and Harry a task to 'follow the spiders' deep into the Forbidden Forest. There they find the Acromantula, Aragog. Aragog is a giant eight-eyed spider who tries to kill Harry and Ron.

3. In "Harry Potter & The Prisoner Of Azkaban", we found out that Peter Pettigrew was an Animagus (somebody who can change into animals). What animal can Peter Pettigrew transform into?

Answer: Rat

In the third book, Harry found out that Peter Pettigrew had betrayed his parents. Pettigrew had been living for several years as the Weasleys' pet rat, Scabbers. Harry's Dad - James Potter, and Sirius Black were also Animagi.

4. Nifflers are animals which burrow to find glittery things. They are mentioned in "Harry Potter & The Goblet Of Fire". What colour are Nifflers?

Answer: Black

Hagrid uses Nifflers in one of his Care of Magical Creatures lessons to look for leprechaun gold in his pumpkin patch! Also, in 'The Order Of the Phoenix', Lee Jordan levitated Nifflers in Professor Umbridge's office as a distraction!

5. According to the books, which of these animals is a pale-green water demon, found in lakes all over Britain and Ireland?

Answer: Grindylow

In 'The Goblet of Fire', Harry is attacked by Grindylows whilst doing his second task in the Great Lake.

6. Whilst Harry is staying at The Weasleys' home - The Burrow, he has to help them get rid of what from the garden?

Answer: Gnomes

One of the chores at The Burrow is to de-gnome the garden, and Harry is asked to help out on many occasions with this job.

7. In "Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows", Harry finds out that he, his father and his mother once had a pet. What was it?

Answer: A Cat

While back in Grimmauld Place, Harry finds an old letter from his mother Lily to Sirius, telling him about Harry's first Christmas and their pet cat.

8. What animal represents the school house Hufflepuff on the school emblem?

Answer: Badger

Each Hogwarts house has a different emblem. Gryffindor's is a lion, Hufflepuff's is a badger, Ravenclaw's is an eagle and Slytherin's is a snake!

9. What animals did Professor Lockhart let loose in his classroom in "Harry Potter & The Chamber Of Secrets"?

Answer: Pixies

Professor Lockhart let a bunch of blue Pixies fly around his classroom. They were causing havoc and everyone ended up running away, including Professor Lockhart! Harry, Ron and Hermione were left to get them back in their cage, which wasn't easy!

10. What is the name of the owl Percy Weasley was given for becoming a prefect?

Answer: Hermes

When Percy becomes Hogwarts prefect, as a reward he gets a new owl, Hermes. The Weasleys' family owl is called Errol, and Ron's own mini owl (as a gift from Sirius) is called Pigwigeon.

Source: Author make-a-scene

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