J.K. Rowling Quiz No. 5

What was the name of the author of the 'Harry Potter' series before she became known as J.K. Rowling?

• Joanne Rowling

• Joanne Rowland

• Joanne Rowlands

• Joanne Rowlings

Where did J.K. Rowling move to teach English after her mother's passing?

• Italy

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

What was the initial advance offered by the London publishing house Bloomsbury for the first 'Harry Potter' book?

• £2,500

• £2,000

• £1,500

• £1,000

What was the name of the American publishing rights holder for the 'Harry Potter' series?

• Scholastic

• Hachette Book Group

• Penguin Random House

• HarperCollins

When did J.K. Rowling become a billionaire?

• 1999

• 2000

• 2003

• 2004

What was the title of the first 'Harry Potter' book in the U.S.?

• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

What was the occupation of J.K. Rowling's second husband, Neil Murray?

• Lawyer

• Doctor

• Teacher

• Engineer

Which publishing house finally accepted the 'Harry Potter' series after a dozen rejections?

• HarperCollins

• Penguin Random House

• Hachette Book Group

• Bloomsbury

What was the reason behind J.K. Rowling's name change to 'J.K. Rowling'?

• To avoid copyright issues

• To appeal to boys as a female writer

• To honor her mother

• To create a mysterious persona

What was the occupation of J.K. Rowling's first husband, Jorge Arantes?

• Writer

• Painter

• Musician

• Journalist