Harry Potter Quiz: How Well Do You Know “The Boy Who Lived”
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Thanks to the ingenious mind of J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter is now one of the most iconic fictional characters of all time. With seven novels, eight films, and an entire multi-billion dollar franchise, it all started with just the one character. From tragic beginnings to becoming a hero, Harry Potter had a difficult but adventurous life in Hogwarts and beyond, and now this quiz is all about him!
For all the Potterheads or just the casual fans, now is the time to find out how much you really know about “The Boy Who Lived.” From details about his life, personality, family and everything in between, find out how well you really know the character Harry Potter with this quiz:
Aside from Harry Potter, and The Boy Who Lived what was another of Harry's nicknames?
Harry was also often referred to as The Chosen One.
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When is Harry's birthday?
Harry was born on July 31, 1980.
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What gift did Harry get from Sirius on his first birthday?
Sirius gave Harry a toy broomstick for his first birthday.
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On what date did Voldemort attack Harry's family in Godric's Hollow?
Voldemort attacked on Halloween in 1981.
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What kind of snake does Harry speak to in the zoo?
Harry uses Parseltongue to speak to a boa constrictor.
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What school was Harry being sent to before finding out about Hogwarts?
Harry was being sent to Stonewall High.
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How does Harry respond when Hagrid says, "Harry -- yer a wizard."
Harry responds, "I'm a what?" to Hagrid's shocking announcement.
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Which one of these signs that Harry was magical didn't happen?
Lots of unexpected things happened to Harry, but he never unknowingly smashed Aunt Petunia's dishes when he was upset.
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When was the Bond of Blood charm broken?
The Bond of Blood charm was broken when Harry no longer called Privet Dr. home.
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When he is 15, what is rumored to be tattooed on Harry's chest?
A rumor goes around that Harry has a Hippogriff tattooed on his chest.
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What are the details of Harry's wand?
Harry's wand is 11" and made from Holly Wood and a Phoenix feather.
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Who does Harry end up going to the Yule Ball with?
Harry takes Parvati Patil to the Yule Ball.
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Where does Harry produce his first corporeal patronus?
Harry produces his first real patronus on the Quidditch pitch.
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What is Harry's favorite spell?
Harry's go-to spell is Expelliarmus.
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What color does Polyjuice potion turn when Harry's hair is added?
Polyjuice potion turns Gold when Harry's hair is added.
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Where did Harry find the name Hedwig for his owl?
He found the name in the History of Magic textbook by Bathilda Bagshot.
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What position did Harry's father, James, play for the Gryffindor quidditch team?
James was a chaser.
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What is Harry's vault number at Gringott's Bank?
Harry's is vault 687.
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What did Harry engrave on Dobby's tombstone? "Here Lies Dobby ..."
"Heres Lies Dobby, A Free Elf"
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Finish the quote from Harry, "I'm going to keep going until I succeed — or --"
“I'm going to keep going until I succeed — or die. Don't think I don't know how this might end. I've known it for years.”
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