J.K. Rowling Trivia: Test Your Inner Potterhead Powers Now!

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    Which character from her "Harry Potter" books did J.K. Rowling say is closest to her?

    • Lily Potter
    • Hermione Granger
    • Albus Dumbledore
    • Harry Potter
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You once binge-read the Harry Potter series under a blanket with a flashlight… but now someone challenges your actual J. K. Rowling knowledge—and you freeze. Was her first book Philosopher’s Stone or Sorcerer’s Stone? Was she always a writer, or did she have another job first? Panic sets in.

This J. K. Rowling Trivia quiz is crafted to help fans, readers, and pop-culture junkies discover the real story behind the author who shaped a generation. From book facts and career history to controversies and lesser-known inspirations, this quiz doesn’t just test what you think you know—it reveals what you missed. Step up, Potterhead.

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  • 2. 

    J.K. Rowling was born where?

    • Magpie House, Gloucestershire

    • Beverly Villa, Hertfordshire

    • Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire

    • Ivy Mansion, Hertfordshire

    Correct Answer
    A. Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire
    Explanation
    J.K. Rowling was born in Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire.

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  • 3. 

    J.K. Rowling has a degree in which subject?

    • She Has No Degree

    • Arts And Literature

    • French And Classics

    • Literature

    Correct Answer
    A. French And Classics
    Explanation
    J.K. Rowling does not have a degree in any subject.

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  • 4. 

    Which council gave Rowling a grant to begin writing "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets"?

    • English Literary Council

    • Scottish Arts Council

    • Bloomsbury Council

    • Spanish Art Council

    Correct Answer
    A. Scottish Arts Council
    Explanation
    The Scottish Arts Council gave Rowling a grant to begin writing "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets". This suggests that the Scottish Arts Council recognized the potential and value of Rowling's work and provided her with financial support to continue her writing.

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  • 5. 

    The plot of which book of the HP series had a massive flaw and took J.K. Rowling 3 months to fix?

    • Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone

    • Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban

    • Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire

    • Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince

    Correct Answer
    A. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire
  • 6. 

    According to J.K. Rowling, which novel has, "the best ever twist in literature"?

    • Agatha Christie's "Cards On The Table"

    • Jane Austen's "Emma"

    • Agatha Christie's "Jane Marple"

    • Agatha Christie's "Hercule Poirot"

    Correct Answer
    A. Jane Austen's "Emma"
    Explanation
    According to J.K. Rowling, the novel with "the best ever twist in literature" is Jane Austen's "Emma".

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  • 7. 

    Where did J.K. Rowling start writing her first novel, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone"?

    • Spain

    • New York

    • Britain

    • Portugal

    Correct Answer
    A. Portugal

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