Harry Potter: A very DIFFERENT kind of quiz

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Anyone can read the books and then answer questions, but a TRUE fan will also read related news stories, including interviews with JK Rowling, the actors and other trivia tidbits. Let's see if you really ARE a true fan.

1

When the Book 1 was first published in Great Britain, JK Rowling was:
- A single Mom on Welfare
- A former fashion model
- A screenwriter
- A Meter Maid
- A failed TV actress
2

The name "Dumbledore" is derived from an old French word meaning"
- A humming bird
- A butterfly
- An owl
- A bumblebee
- None of these. JK Rowling just made it up
3

Who directed the first two movies?
- Peter Jackson
- Chris Columbus
- David Newell
- Alphonso Cuaron
- Steve Kloves
4

JK Rowling has said that she has included many aspects of her own personality to create which character?
- Luna Lovegood
- Ginny Weasley
- Hermione Granger
- Molly Weasley
- Minerva McGonagall
5

Which actor had to have all the pockets sewn shut by the wardrobe department to prevent him from bringing food onto the set and munching away all during the filming?
- Rupert Grint
- Robbie Coltrane
- Daniel Radcliffe
- Michael Gambon
- Tom Felton
6

JK Rowling found what particular feature of the books to be consistantly difficult to create?
- The first chapter of every book
- Interesting names of new characters
- Plausable reasons as to why each Defense Against the Dark Arts teachers have all left at the end of each book
- The Quidditch matches
- The names of the spells and curses
7

Michael Gambon took over the role of Dumbledore after the second movie because:
- Richard Harris found it difficult to work with so many children
- Michael Gambon was considered a much better actor
- Richard Harris wanted too much money to reprise his role
- The director wanted a younger actor
- Richard Harris died
8

During a joint book signing session, JK Rowling consulted with what successful author about the conclusion of the series?
- RL Stine
- Agatha Christie
- Sue Grafton
- Stephen King
- Danielle Steele
9

What part of filming did Daniel Radcliffe find most challenging?
- The complicated ways he needed to brandish his wand while casting spells
- Scenes with computer animated characters like Dobby, which were added later
- Pronouncing the names of the spells
- The flying scenes
- The kissing scene with Cho Chang
10

Halfway through writing Book 5, JK Rowling found that she had made a serious flaw in the plot. The subsequent rewrite resulted in the introduction of which character?
- Dolores Umbridge
- Nymphadora Tonks
- Luna Lovegood
- Kingsley Shacklebolt
- Kreacher
11

How many of director Chris Columbus's children have appeared in the movies
- Two
- Four
- None
- One
- Three
12

JK Rowling lives in:
- Scotland
- France
- None of these
- England
- Ireland
13

Which actor/actress has Emma Watson said she enjoyed working with the most?
- Daniel Radcliffe
- Robbie Coltrane
- Emma Thompson
- Rupert Grint
- Maggie Smith
- Gary Oldman
14

During the filming of The Goblet of Fire, the scenes for the Second Task were made more difficult because:
- Katie Leung kept floating to the surface because she weighed so little
- The actors found it more difficult to imagine (and therefore convincingly interact) with the computer animated creatures that would be added later while under the water
- The water of the lake was much too cold for the actors to stay in long enough to film easily
- Daniel Radcliffe can't swim
- The sun reflected so brightly on the surface of the lake that the actors had to keep squinting, thus ruining the close-ups
15

On viewing a tape of Daniel Radcliffe's screen test, JK Rowling's initial reactions was:
- She advised them to keep looking
- She was very disappointed that he did not have green eyes
- She felt she'd been reunited with her long-lost son
- She said that his hair would need to be "messed up some" for him to fit Harry Potter's description
- She felt he looked to young
16

It was recently reported that the actor/actress who portrayed which character would not be returning for last two movies because he/she now looked to old to fit the part
- Viktor Krum
- Draco Malfoy
- Percy Weasley
- Clemence Poesy
- Tom Riddle
17

According to JK Rowling, Hermione last name was orginally to be:
- Hooch
- Gringle
- Pennyfeather
- Puckle
- Witchwood
18

Daniel Radcliffe revealed in an interview that he was over-awed to work with which actor/actress?
- Richard Harris
- Maggie Smith
- Robbie Coltrane
- Kenneth Branaugh
- Gary Oldman
19

Shirley Henderson was cast as the perpetually-sobbing "Moaning Myrtle" because she'd already displayed her distinctive and unusual way of crying in which unrelated movie?
- The Lord of the Rings
- The Corpse Bride
- Titanic
- Bridget Jones's Diary
- The Phantom of the Opera
20

JK Rowling has stated that she was "appalled" when she'd seen how they'd chosen to portray which character in the The Sorcerer's Stone?
- Professor Quirrell
- Madam Hooch
- Professor Flitwick
- Petunia Dursley
- Hagrid
21

Who was originally slated to portray Gilderoy Lockhart?
- Goerge Clooney
- Viggo Mortensen
- David Tennent
- Hugh Grant
- David Thewlis
22

JK Rowling stated that she ended Book 7 with "Nineteen Years Later" because:
- She wanted to show how Harry's opinion of Snape had changed dramatically by showing that he'd named one of his sons after him
- She wanted to show that Harry had truly saved the Wizarding World and that everyone was living happily ever after
- She had always intended to write only 7 HP Books and she did not want anyone ELSE to be able to continue the story
- She wanted everyone to know that Ron and Hermione had gotten married
- She wanted everyone to know that Harry and Ginny had gotten married.
23

All of Peeves the Poltergiest's scene in The Sorceror's Stone were edited out because:
- The scenes added too much time to the movie
- There was a contract dispute over money and they cut the scenes to avoid paying the actor whaat he was demanding
- After an initial screening, many viewers felt that his gestures and actions were too suggestive for a children's movie

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Harry Potter: A very DIFFERENT kind of quiz

When the Book 1 was first published in Great Britain, JK Rowling was:

The name "Dumbledore" is derived from an old French word meaning"

Who directed the first two movies?

JK Rowling has said that she has included many aspects of her own personality to create which character?

Which actor had to have all the pockets sewn shut by the wardrobe department to prevent him from bringing food onto the set and munching away all during the filming?

JK Rowling found what particular feature of the books to be consistantly difficult to create?

Michael Gambon took over the role of Dumbledore after the second movie because:

During a joint book signing session, JK Rowling consulted with what successful author about the conclusion of the series?

What part of filming did Daniel Radcliffe find most challenging?

Halfway through writing Book 5, JK Rowling found that she had made a serious flaw in the plot. The subsequent rewrite resulted in the introduction of which character?

How many of director Chris Columbus's children have appeared in the movies

JK Rowling lives in:

Which actor/actress has Emma Watson said she enjoyed working with the most?

During the filming of The Goblet of Fire, the scenes for the Second Task were made more difficult because:

On viewing a tape of Daniel Radcliffe's screen test, JK Rowling's initial reactions was:

It was recently reported that the actor/actress who portrayed which character would not be returning for last two movies because he/she now looked to old to fit the part

According to JK Rowling, Hermione last name was orginally to be:

Daniel Radcliffe revealed in an interview that he was over-awed to work with which actor/actress?

Shirley Henderson was cast as the perpetually-sobbing "Moaning Myrtle" because she'd already displayed her distinctive and unusual way of crying in which unrelated movie?

JK Rowling has stated that she was "appalled" when she'd seen how they'd chosen to portray which character in the The Sorcerer's Stone?

Who was originally slated to portray Gilderoy Lockhart?

JK Rowling stated that she ended Book 7 with "Nineteen Years Later" because:

All of Peeves the Poltergiest's scene in The Sorceror's Stone were edited out because:

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