J.K. Rowling

What is J.K. Rowling's full birth name?

• Joanne Rowling

• Jessica Rowling

• Julia Katherine Rowling

• Jane Kathleen Rowling

Where was J.K. Rowling born?

• Gloucestershire, UK

• London, UK

• Edinburgh, UK

• Manchester, UK

Which organization did J.K. Rowling work for in London?

• Amnesty International

• Greenpeace

• BBC

• British Library

Why did J.K. Rowling include more detail about the loss of Harry Potter's parents in her book?

• Because her own mother died while she was writing the first Harry Potter book, and she knew how it felt to lose a parent.

• Because she wanted to make the story more mysterious.

• Because her editor suggested adding more detail.

• Because she thought it would appeal to younger readers.

Read the passage carefully. Which of the following is NOT true about J.K. Rowling?

• She was born in 1965

• She worked as an English teacher in Portugal

• Her first book was published immediately by the first publisher

• She used her grandmother's name in her initials

Explain how J.K. Rowling's personal experiences influenced the Harry Potter books. Give at least two examples from the passage.

Read the passage carefully. Which book in the Harry Potter series became the fastest-selling book in history?

• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

How many languages has the Harry Potter series been translated into?

• 65

• 30

• 50

• 80

Read the passage carefully. True or False: J.K. Rowling has only written books for children.

• True

• False

Explain how the Harry Potter series has impacted popular culture, using evidence from the passage.