Harry Potter Ch. 1-8 Quiz

What is unusual about the Dursley family, and how do they treat Harry?

• They are very wealthy and live in a mansion, but treat Harry poorly.

• They have no children of their own and spoil Harry with gifts.

• They are a normal family who treat Harry with love and kindness.

• The Dursleys are all wizards, and they are afraid of Harry's magical abilities.

List three strange things that happen on Harry's eleventh birthday.

• Harry receives a flood of letters, and he speaks to a snake, he finds out he is a wizard.

• Harry gets into a fight with Dudley, receives a mysterious package, and accidentally turns his teacher's hair blue.

• Harry receives a special gift from his parents, blows out the candles on his cake, and has a fun day with his friends.

• Harry cleans his room, does his homework, and watches television all day.

How does Rubeus Hagrid introduce himself to Harry? What does this introduction reveal about Hagrid's personality?

• Hagrid politely knocks on the door and introduces himself formally. (Indifferent)

• Hagrid bursts through the door in a loud and enthusiastic way. (Friendly and Energetic)

• Hagrid hides outside the house and whispers his introduction through the window. (Shy and Secretive)

• Hagrid sends Harry a letter explaining who he is and why he has come. (Formal and Proper)

Main Idea & Cause-and-Effect: What is the purpose of Diagon Alley, and how does Hagrid help Harry get there? Explain why Harry needs to go to Diagon Alley.

• Diagon Alley is a tourist attraction, and Hagrid takes Harry there for fun. Harry does not need to go there.

• Diagon Alley is a secret shopping street for wizards, and Hagrid helps Harry find it so he can buy school supplies.

• Diagon Alley is a hidden village for magical creatures, and Hagrid takes Harry there to meet some new friends.

• Diagon Alley is a prison for evil wizards, and Hagrid takes Harry there to confront his past.

Summarizing Key Details: What gift does Hagrid give Harry on his eleventh birthday, and what secret about Harry's past does it reveal?

• Hagrid gives Harry a new bike, revealing that Harry used to ride a magical flying motorcycle.

• Harry receives a special watch that tells him the time at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

• Hagrid presents Harry with a pet owl named Hedwig, and tells him he is a wizard.

• Harry unwraps a box of candy that allows him to see hidden magical creatures.

Vocabulary & Inference: What is the Sorting Hat, and how does it decide which house each new student belongs to at Hogwarts? Use clues from the text to infer how the Sorting Hat might work.

• The Sorting Hat is a delicious dessert served at Hogwarts feasts. It doesn't decide anything.

• The Sorting Hat is a magical talking hat that reads each student's mind and places them in the appropriate house.

• The Sorting Hat is a test that students take to show their magical abilities and choose their desired house.

• The Sorting Hat is a trophy awarded to the bravest student at Hogwarts each year.

Making Connections: Which class does Harry have with Professor Snape, and why does Harry feel nervous about it? Has Harry had any previous experiences that might explain his nervousness?

• Harry has Charms class with Professor Snape, but doesn't feel nervous because Charms sounds fun.

• Harry takes Potions class with Professor Snape, who seems unfriendly and dislikes Harry. Harry has no reason to be nervous.

Why do the Dursleys treat Harry poorly?

• They are jealous of his magical abilities.

• They are non-magical and afraid of his magical abilities.

What is the name of the train that takes students to and from Hogwarts?

• Thomas the Train

• Polar Express

• Hogwarts Express

• Circus Train

 Name the school that Harry Potter attended?

• Hogwarts
• Gryffindor
• Slytherin
• Hufflepuff