HARRY POTTER and the Philosopher's Stone - Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

Question 1

How did the snake get out of the tank?

Accepted Answer

The glass vanished

Question 2

Why was Uncle Vernon sleeping on the floor by the door?

Accepted Answer

He did not want Harry to grab the mail before him.

Question 3

When Mr. Dursely drove to work he saw something peculiar. What did he see?

Accepted Answer

a cat reading a map

Question 4

'The storm', 'the wickedly smiling old man' and 'the icy boat trip' are examples of

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foreshadowing

Question 5

How did Mr. and Mrs. Dursley find out that You-Know-Who is dead?

Accepted Answer

Someone told Mr. Dursley at work

Question 6

Harry's first encounter with Draco (at Madame Milkin's) shows insight into themes such as

Accepted Answer

Discrimination

Question 7

What was Dudley's favourite sport?

Accepted Answer

Harry Hunting

Question 8

On what holiday were Harry's parents killed?

Accepted Answer

Halloween

Question 9

Chapter 'The Boy Who Lived' is an example of a ...

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prologue

Question 10

Why was Uncle Vernon happy on Sundays?

Accepted Answer

no post on Sundays

Question 11

What did Mrs. Figg do to break her leg?

Accepted Answer

She tripped over one of her cats.

Question 12

How did Dumbledore know that the cat was McGonagall?

Accepted Answer

Because she sat so stiffly.

Question 13

Harry had a thin face, knobbly knees, black hair and bright _________ eyes.

Accepted Answer

green

Question 14

What perspective is the story written in?

Accepted Answer

Third person

Question 15

What was in the smelly metal tube in the kitchen, at the beginning of chapter 3?

Accepted Answer

Harry's new uniform for school

Question 16

What animal was waiting for Dumbledore in Privet Drive?

Accepted Answer

a cat

Question 17

What did Dumbledore have on his watch?

Accepted Answer

moving planets

Question 18

What is the name of the gobil that shows Harry and Hagrid through Gringotts?

Accepted Answer

Griphook

Question 19

What kind of strange thing did not happen to Harry?

Accepted Answer

His toy soldiers started to dance around his room

Question 20

What feature does Dudley gain?

Accepted Answer

Pig's tail

Question 21

What adjective would you use to describe Hagrid?

Accepted Answer

giant

Question 22

Where was the first letter addressed to?

Accepted Answer

the cupboard under the stairs

Question 23

What is the number of the mystery vault at Gringotts?

Accepted Answer

713

Question 24

Who did Hagrid get the flying bike from?

Accepted Answer

Sirius Black

Question 25

Which of the following is not a currency in the book?

Accepted Answer

Guldens

Question 26

Hagrid's strong accent is an example of

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characterisation

Question 27

What is Hagrid's first name?

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Rubeus

Question 28

What are knickerbockers?

Accepted Answer

trousers

Question 29

What is the name of the device Dumbledore used to turn off the lights at Privet Drive?

Accepted Answer

Put-outer

Question 30

What school was Harry meant to be starting in September?

Accepted Answer

Stonewall High

HARRY POTTER and the Philosopher's Stone - Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

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HARRY POTTER and the Philosopher's Stone - Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

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