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This quiz tests you on your knowledge of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. IS NOT VERY EASY!
Questions and Answers
1.
Where does Dumbledore go when he leaves the school?
A.
To the spa
B.
To his Grandma's house
C.
To find Voldemort's Horcruxes
D.
To a tropical island
E.
To serve the Dark Lord
Correct Answer
C. To find Voldemort's Horcruxes
Explanation After leaving the school, Dumbledore goes on a mission to find Voldemort's Horcruxes. This task is crucial in order to weaken and defeat Voldemort, as the Horcruxes are objects in which he has hidden pieces of his soul. By locating and destroying these Horcruxes, Dumbledore aims to dismantle Voldemort's immortality and ultimately bring an end to his reign of terror.
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2.
What is a Horcrux?
A.
A new kind of ice cream
B.
A piece of your soul that you created by killing someone
C.
A kind of shoe
D.
A snowboard move
E.
A fancy word for Easter eggs
Correct Answer
B. A piece of your soul that you created by killing someone
Explanation A Horcrux is a piece of one's soul that is created by killing someone. In the Harry Potter series, it is a dark and forbidden practice performed by dark wizards to attain immortality. By splitting their soul and storing it in an object, the wizard becomes nearly invincible as long as the Horcruxes remain intact. The creation of a Horcrux involves committing a heinous act, such as murder, which tears the soul apart.
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3.
After the Gryffindor team wins the Quidditch Cup, Harry kisses _________.
Correct Answer Ginny ginny
Explanation After the Gryffindor team wins the Quidditch Cup, Harry kisses Ginny. This suggests that Harry has romantic feelings for Ginny and is celebrating their victory together. The lowercase "ginny" is just a repetition of the correct answer.
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4.
Who calls Ron Won-Won?
A.
Lavender Brown
B.
Prof. McGonagall
C.
Hermione Granger
D.
Harry Potter
E.
Padma Patil
Correct Answer
A. Lavender Brown
Explanation In the Harry Potter series, Lavender Brown is the one who affectionately calls Ron Weasley "Won-Won." This nickname is given to him due to Lavender's infatuation with Ron. Hermione Granger, Harry Potter, Prof. McGonagall, and Padma Patil do not call Ron by this nickname, making Lavender Brown the correct answer.
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5.
Who let the Death Eaters in on the night Dumbledore died and how?
A.
Malfoy; he opened the gates
B.
Harry; he sent them an invitation
C.
Ron; he called them up and asked them to come
D.
Malfoy; he repaired the Vanishing Cabinet in the Room of Requirement
E.
Harry; he opened the gates
Correct Answer
D. Malfoy; he repaired the Vanishing Cabinet in the Room of Requirement
Explanation Malfoy is the correct answer because he repaired the Vanishing Cabinet in the Room of Requirement. This allowed the Death Eaters to enter Hogwarts on the night Dumbledore died.
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6.
Who killed Dumbledore?
A.
Sirius Black
B.
Draco Malfoy
C.
Lord Voldemort
D.
Severus Snape
E.
Minerva McGonagall
Correct Answer
D. Severus Snape
Explanation Severus Snape killed Dumbledore. This revelation occurs in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, specifically in the sixth book, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." Snape, who was a double agent working for both Dumbledore and Voldemort, ultimately fulfills his role as a Death Eater and kills Dumbledore upon his request. This act is a crucial turning point in the series and has significant consequences for the remaining books.
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7.
Who is the new Minister of Magic?
A.
There isn't one; it is still Fudge
B.
Scrimegour
C.
Dumbledore
D.
Clearwater
E.
Black
Correct Answer
B. Scrimegour
Explanation The correct answer is Scrimegour because the question asks for the new Minister of Magic, implying that there has been a change in leadership. Fudge is not the new Minister as he is already in office, Dumbledore is not the Minister of Magic, and Clearwater and Black are not mentioned as potential candidates. Therefore, Scrimegour is the only viable option as the new Minister of Magic.
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8.
What does Prof. Slughorn teach?
A.
D.A.D.A (Defense Against the Dark Arts)
B.
Transfiguration
C.
Potions
D.
Ancient Runes
E.
Charms
Correct Answer
C. Potions
Explanation Prof. Slughorn teaches Potions.
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9.
________________ is under the Imperius Curse.
Correct Answer Madame Rosemerta madame rosemerta katie bell Katie Bell
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