harry-potter Trivia Quiz # 4
This is Harry Potter Quiz # 4; the link to the answers is at the bottom of this page, hope you enjoy! You can return to the main Harry Potter Trivia Quiz index, or try your luck at a random Harry Potter Trivia Quiz.Harry Potter Trivia Question 1
Who Plays Whom in 'Harry Potter'? - Who plays Professor McGonagall?
The correct answer is 'Maggie Smith'
She does an excellent job. Her facial expressions are perfect. Rent 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie' if you liked her in 'Harry Potter'--it's definitely for grown-ups, though.
Harry Potter Trivia Question 2
Who Said That in "Harry Potter 5"? Part 2 - "There is a storm comin' Harry. We'd all best be ready when she does." What well-meaning and fiercely loyal friend mutters this prophetic line?
The correct answer is 'Hagrid'
Harry is in Hagrid's hut just after Umbridge leaves, after unsuccessfully trying to get information about why Hagrid had been absent for a few months. Hagrid keeps insisting that he was away for his health and was just getting some fresh air, an excuse that Umbridge does not accept.
Hagrid's remark is prompted by the unnatural-looking storm that seems to be rumbling in the distance, but he is also speaking metaphorically about the approaching confrontation with Voldemort and his Death Eaters.
Hagrid is played by Robbie Coltrane.
Hagrid's remark is prompted by the unnatural-looking storm that seems to be rumbling in the distance, but he is also speaking metaphorically about the approaching confrontation with Voldemort and his Death Eaters.
Hagrid is played by Robbie Coltrane.
Harry Potter Trivia Question 3
Harry Potter and the Storm of Controversy - In 2000, an anti-Potter email message, claiming that reading Harry Potter books caused children to dabble in Satanism, made the rounds worldwide, forwarded by Christians. Like most such emails, this one was a hoax- the senders didn’t realize that it wasn’t a real story about Harry Potter; it was a spoof from a satirical website. Which website?
The correct answer is 'The Onion'
The article contained quotes like, "I used to believe in what they taught us at Sunday School," said Ashley, conjuring up an ancient spell to summon Cerberus, the three-headed hound of hell. "But the Harry Potter books showed me that magic is real, something I can learn and use right now, and that the Bible is nothing but boring lies."
Harry Potter Trivia Question 4
"Harry Potter" Quizzmania (Movies 1 & 2) - Who does Ron try to curse with the spell, "Eat slugs"?
The correct answer is 'Malfoy'
Ron's wand is dodgy because he breaks it in the car. He then tapes it up. This makes his wand backfire his spells. Malfoy calls Hermione a mudblood, so Ron tries to defend her by using the spell, "Eat slugs!" Unfortunately, he turns out being the person puking up slugs, instead of Malfoy.
Harry Potter Trivia Question 5
Random Literature Part 1 - What is the fourth book in the "Harry Potter" series, or their fourth year of school?
The correct answer is 'Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire'
The order of the books by school years one through five is: "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire", and "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix".
Harry Potter Trivia Question 6
2006 European Leaders - This young P.M. who worked in The Hague has often been compared to Harry Potter. Who am I refering to?
The correct answer is 'Jan Peter Balkenende'
Balkenende was the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, this was his 2nd term as Prime Minister of this country, he led a coalition force of left and right parties. He first swept to power in the same election year that Pim Fortuyn the popular rightist was assassinated. He has been Prime Minister in rough times that have seen a polarization of Dutch politics and society centering around the global war on terror. There has been a flareup of religious violence in the Netherlands seeing the deaths of anti-immigration figure Fortuyn and filmmaker Theo Van Gogh.
Harry Potter Trivia Question 7
Harry Potter Character Names - Another character with an astronomical name - his first name is a star in the Canis Major constellation. Who is the character?
The correct answer is 'Black'
Sirius Black is an animagus who can turn into a dog. Not only is the star Sirius located in the Canis (dog) constellation, but also according to the Greek mythology Orion's dog became the star.
Harry Potter Trivia Question 8
The Real "Harry Potter"-Book 5 - In book 5, Harry is tried for the "crime" of using magic outside Hogwarts by the Wizengamot. From what culture is the name "Wizengamot" derived?
The correct answer is 'Anglo-Saxon'
The Witenagemon was the Anglo-Saxon council of wise men that advised the king. It was composed of men from religious as well as secular organizations.
Harry Potter Trivia Question 9
Who Said That in "Harry Potter 5"? Part 2 - While in the Department of Mysteries, who hisses in surprise, "You dare speak his name? You filthy half-blood."
The correct answer is 'Bellatrix Lestrange'
The members of Dumbledore's Army have given the Death Eaters a run for their money but they are running out of tricks. Lucius is trying to calm everyone down because he is still concerned about getting his hands on the prophecy which Harry holds. Harry makes a comment about Voldemort and Bellatrix is shocked to hear that he has the nerve to use Voldemort's name.
Bellatrix is played by Helena Bonham Carter.
Bellatrix is played by Helena Bonham Carter.
Harry Potter Trivia Question 10
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - When Harry asks the attendent where platform 9 and 3 quarters is, what time is it?
The correct answer is '10:52'
It is to the left of the attendent's head. You can only see it for a couple seconds.