Chapter 6: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

According to the passage, what name did Harry choose for his new owl?

• Hedwig

• Errol

• Pigwidgeon

• Athena

Why did Uncle Vernon say the family was going to London when he agreed to take Harry to King’s Cross?

• To go shopping for school supplies

• To visit relatives

• To take Dudley to the hospital to remove his tail

• To see a quiz show being filmed

Where is Harry when he is trying to find Platform Nine and Three-Quarters?

• At a bus station

• At King’s Cross railway station

• At an airport

• At a ferry terminal

What clue helps Harry realize how to reach the magical platform?

• A note from Hagrid appears

• A guard shows him a secret door into which all the witches and wizards are heading

• He overhears the Weasley family talking about Platform Nine and Three-Quarters

• A map on the wall lights up

According to the Weasley mother, what must a student do to get onto the platform?

• Tap the brick wall three times with a wand then run toward the wall to get through

• Say a magic word while holding the ticket

• Walk straight at the barrier between platforms nine and ten without stopping

• Climb a stairway behind the ticket office

What sign did Harry see above the scarlet steam engine when he arrived at the platform?

• Hogwarts Express, 11 o'clock

• Hogsmeade Local, 10 o'clock

• Knight Bus, midnight

• Ministry Express, noon

Who helped Harry lift his heavy trunk into the train compartment?

• Neville Longbottom

• Percy Weasley

• Fred and George Weasley

• Ron Weasley alone

Why did the twins first recognize who Harry was?

• His pet owl Hedwig

• His round glasses

• His lightning-shaped scar

• His new school robes

What did Mrs Weasley forbid the twins to do when they talked about meeting Harry?

• Offer him sweets

• Ask him about You-Know-Who

• Borrow his owl

• Race him to find seats

Who sits with Harry after asking, “Anyone sitting there?”

• Percy Weasley

• Ron Weasley

• Lee Jordan

• Fred Weasley

• George Weasley