Hogwarts Quiz

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Hogwarts Quiz
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About This Quiz

We Muggles can't study at Hogwarts, but we can content ourselves with an encyclopedic knowledge of the place. Test your school spirit, whether you be Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff or Slytherin.
Where does Moaning Myrtle like to hang out?
the library
bathrooms
Ravenclaw's common room
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You can find Moaning Myrtle in the loo.

Who founded Hogwarts?
Albus Dumbledore's great great great grandfather
Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw and Salazar Slytherin
Godric Gryffindor and Rowena Ravenclaw
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All four of the original founders have Houses named after them at Hogwarts.

After Dumbledore was out of the position, several people were headmaster/mistress of the school. Which one of these characters had the job?
Barty Crouch
Dolores Umbridge
Cornelius Fudge
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After the Ministry of Magic was overthrown, Dolores Umbridge took on the title of headmistress.

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On what date does the Hogwarts school year start?
September 15
October 1
September 1
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September 1 means you better get your self to Platform Nine and Three-Quarters.

What creatures bring some students to Hogwarts?
centaurs
thestrals
dragons
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While they are only seen by students who have witnessed death, thestrals ferry some students into school.

Who is Ravenclaw's head of House?
Rowena Ravenclaw
Sybill Trelawney
Filius Flitwick
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Rowena Ravenclaw was its founder, but Filius Flitwick — who also leads the choir — is the Ravenclaw head of House.

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What is the term for a student who is in charge of their house?
counsellor
prefect
R.A.
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Prefects are for students who are nearly perfect.

What House has a reputation for wit and wisdom?
Ravenclaw
Hufflepuff
Gryffindor
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While Gryffindor is brave and Hufflepuff is hard-working, Ravenclaw is wise and clever.

Where do Hogwarts pupils and staff eat their meals?
The Giant Table
The Grand Dining Room
The Great Hall
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The Great Hall is the place for fabulous feasts — and a few fights.

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What event took place at Hogwarts during the Triwizard Tournament?
Wizard Waltz
Christmas Celebration
Yule Ball
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Just like in the Muggle world, the Yule Ball caused all sorts of teen angst amongst young wizards.

What tests are fifth-years students required to take at Hogwarts?
O.W.L.s
N.E.W.T.s
S.A.T.s
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N.E.W.T.s are for seven year students; O.W.L.s test the younger kids.

What does N.E.W.T.s stand for?
Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test
Not Entirely Wholesome Tests
No Excuses Wizarding Tests
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Makes you wish the SATs stood for what they are: Super Awful Tests.

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What is the difference between O.W.Ls and N.E.W.T.s?
O.W.L.s determine if a student can continue studying a subject; N.E.W.T.s determine their proficiency in a certain subject
O.W.L.s are only test potions and dark arts; N.E.W.T.s test many more subjects
A failing N.E.W.T. grade will get you kicked out of Hogwarts
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While O.W.L.s set you on a course of study, N.E.W.T.s tell you how good you are at the subjects you're testing on.

What village are Hogwarts students allowed to visit with permission?
Hallowscot
London
Hogsmeade
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Although we all know that Harry Potter didn't always get permission before visiting the wizarding village of Hogsmeade.

What is a subject taught at Hogwarts?
Mandarin
Maths
Arithmancy
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While it's not totally clear what arithmancy entails, we know that there are some sort of numbered charts involved.

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After the Ministry of Magic (and Voldemort) takes over Hogwarts, what subject was revamped to take on a dark agenda?
Muggle Studies
Evil Studies
Curses and Oaths
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While Muggle Studies existed before Voldemort's takeover, it didn't contain bigoted propgoganda about Muggles and half-bloods.

What is the Hogwarts motto?
One for all, all for magic.
Never tickle a sleeping dragon.
When magic fails, choose friendship.
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Latin translation? Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus.

Who is Peeves?
a poltergeist that causes mischief
a ghost that haunt the Great Hall
the Hogwarts chef
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While you might confuse him for a ghost, Peeves is actually a poltergeist that causes mischief.

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Mrs. Norris is:
the school nurse
the Charms professor's wife
a cat
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She's a cat, but also a bit of a snitch on students.

Argus Filch is the Hogwarts:
lawyer
caretaker
janitor
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Argus is responsible for keeping the grounds and castle in working order.

The matron and head of the Hogwarts hospital ward is:
Argus Filch
Madame Pomfrey
Mrs. Norris
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Having a wizard for a school nurse has its benefits.

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What was Horace Slughorn's group of select students called?
The Horace Harmy
Sluggy's Students
The Slug Club
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Slughorn liked to take certain students under his wing during his tenures at Hogwarts.

Who is the head of Hufflepuff House?
Pomona Sprout
Nymphadora Tonks
Irma Pince
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Fitting to her name, Sprout also is the professor of Herbology at Hogwarts.

How are Hogwarts acceptance letters delivered to wizarding families?
owl
wizard
a Hogwarts faculty member
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Most wizards receive letters through owl post.

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How are Hogwarts acceptance letters delivered to Muggle-borns?
a Hogwarts faculty member
owl
wizard
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No doubt to avoid some serious confusion, Muggle-born wizards meet with a faculty member.

What is the Hufflepuff animal emblem?
otter
badger
beaver
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It's no dragon, but a badger is not to be trifled with if provoked.

What are Ravenclaw's colors?
Blue and bronze
Blue and pink
Green and orange
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While the films changed bronze to silver, in the books, Ravenclaw's colors are blue and bronze.

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Who guards the entrance to the Gryffindor common room?
Moaning Myrtle
Nearly Headless Nick
the Fat Lady
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Give the Fat Lady the right password for entrance in.

Although he starts off as Keeper of the Keys and Grounds, what professorship does Hagrid eventually receive?
Beasts and Birds
Herbs and Plants
Care of Magical Creatures
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Friend to beast and bird, Hagrid was a perfect fit for magical creature education ... if a little cavalier about the danger involved.

Hogwarts is in what region of Great Britain?
Scotland
York
Wales
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While Americans might not realize it, Harry and his pals are actually on Scottish soil.

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