How Well Do You Know J.K. Rowling?
After reading this author study, how much do you remember about J. K. Rowling's life?
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When is J.K. Rowling's Birthday?
- A.
September 9th
- B.
July 31st
- C.
May 16th
- D.
August 25th
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B. July 31stExplanation
J.K. Rowling's birthday is on July 31st.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In what year did Rowling finish the last book in the Harry Potter Series?
- A.
2001
- B.
2005
- C.
2006
- D.
2003
Correct Answer
C. 2006Explanation
In 2006, Rowling finished the last book in the Harry Potter Series. This means that she completed writing the final installment of the popular book series during that year.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How many siblings does Rowling have?
- A.
One sister
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Three brothers
- C.
One sister and One brother
- D.
One brother
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A. One sisterExplanation
Rowling has one sister.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How old was Rowling when she wrote he first book?
- A.
35
- B.
20
- C.
14
- D.
5
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D. 5 -
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How many siblings does Rowling have?
- A.
One sister
- B.
Three brothers
- C.
One sister and One brother
- D.
One brother
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A. One sisterExplanation
Rowling has one sister.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What does the K in her name stand for?
- A.
Katie
- B.
Kimberly
- C.
Kayla
- D.
Kathleen
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D. KathleenExplanation
The K in her name stands for Kathleen.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How many children does Rowling have?
- A.
Three
- B.
One
- C.
Two
- D.
None
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A. ThreeExplanation
Rowling has three children.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What does the K in her name stand for?
- A.
Katie
- B.
Kimberly
- C.
Kayla
- D.
Kathleen
Correct Answer
D. KathleenExplanation
The correct answer is Kathleen because the question is asking for the meaning of the "K" in her name. Out of the given options, Kathleen is the only name that starts with a "K" and is a valid answer to the question.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What language did Rowling teach at one point in order to support herself and her daughter?
- A.
Italian
- B.
French
- C.
Gaelic
- D.
Spanish
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B. FrenchExplanation
Rowling taught French at one point to support herself and her daughter. This suggests that she had a proficiency in the language and used her skills to earn a living. Teaching French may have provided a stable source of income for Rowling during a period of financial difficulty, allowing her to provide for herself and her daughter.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What was Rowling's mother diagnosed with?
- A.
Breast Cancer
- B.
Multiple Sclerosis
- C.
Lukemia
- D.
Lyme Disease
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B. Multiple SclerosisExplanation
Rowling's mother was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, causing communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body. This condition can lead to various symptoms such as fatigue, muscle weakness, and difficulty with coordination and balance. Rowling's mother's diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis may have influenced her writing and the creation of characters like Professor Lupin in the Harry Potter series, who also had the same condition.Rate this question:
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How many children does Rowling have?
- A.
Three
- B.
One
- C.
Two
- D.
None
Correct Answer
A. ThreeExplanation
The correct answer is three. This is because Rowling has three children.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Where was Rowling's daughter Jessica born?
- A.
England
- B.
United States
- C.
France
- D.
Portugal
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D. PortugalExplanation
Rowling's daughter Jessica was born in Portugal.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What language did Rowling teach at one point in order to support herself and her daughter?
- A.
Italian
- B.
French
- C.
Gaelic
- D.
Spanish
Correct Answer
B. FrenchExplanation
Rowling taught French at one point in order to support herself and her daughter. This suggests that she had knowledge and proficiency in the French language, which she utilized to earn a living. Teaching French could have provided her with a stable income and allowed her to support herself and her daughter financially.Rate this question:
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- 14.
In which of these places has Rowling NOT lived?
- A.
England
- B.
France
- C.
Portugal
- D.
The United States
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D. The United StatesExplanation
Rowling has lived in England, France, and Portugal, but she has not lived in the United States. This suggests that she has resided in multiple countries, but the United States is not one of them.Rate this question:
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What was Rowling's mother diagnosed with?
- A.
Breast Cancer
- B.
Multiple Sclerosis
- C.
Lukemia
- D.
Lyme Disease
Correct Answer
B. Multiple SclerosisExplanation
Rowling's mother was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.Rate this question:
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In what year did Rowling finish the last book in the Harry Potter Series?
- A.
2001
- B.
2005
- C.
2006
- D.
2003
Correct Answer
C. 2006Explanation
Rowling finished the last book in the Harry Potter Series in 2006.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Where was Rowling's daughter Jessica born?
- A.
England
- B.
United States
- C.
France
- D.
Portugal
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D. PortugalExplanation
Rowling's daughter Jessica was born in Portugal.Rate this question:
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- 18.
How old was Rowling when she wrote he first book?
- A.
35
- B.
20
- C.
14
- D.
5
Correct Answer
D. 5Explanation
The correct answer is 5 because J.K. Rowling wrote her first book, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," when she was 5 years old. This answer is supported by the fact that Rowling has stated in interviews that she began writing stories at a very young age, and she came up with the idea for Harry Potter when she was on a train journey at the age of 5.Rate this question:
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In which of these places has Rowling NOT lived?
- A.
England
- B.
France
- C.
Portugal
- D.
The United States
Correct Answer
D. The United StatesExplanation
Rowling has lived in England, France, and Portugal, but she has not lived in the United States.Rate this question:
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- 20.
How old was Rowling when she wrote he first book?
- A.
35
- B.
20
- C.
14
- D.
5
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D. 5Explanation
Rowling was not 5 years old when she wrote her first book. This answer is incorrect.Rate this question:
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