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The Life of Albus Dumbledore Trivia Quiz

The wise headmaster Albus Dumbledore is who this quiz is about, based on the "Harry Potter" books by JK Rowling. There are spoilers in this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by harrypotter135. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
harrypotter135

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
319,628

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
915

Last 3 plays: Johnmcmanners (10/10), Guest 217 (7/10), Guest 2 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Dumbledore's full name includes five names. What is the THIRD name (the one that fills the middle blank)?
"Albus _____
______
______ Dumbledore? Hint

Brian

Wulfric

Percival

Grindlewald

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Dumbledore's blood status? Hint

Half-blood

Muggle born

Pure Blood

Squib

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the color of Dumbledore's original hair? Hint

Dark Brown

Dirty Blonde

Black

Auburn

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Question 4 of 10

4. What did Dumbledore's teach in c.1938? Hint

He was Headmaster

Defense Against the Dark Arts

Transfiguration

Potions

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Dumbledore's patronus?

Answer: (One Word - careful of the spelling!)

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Question 6 of 10

6. On Albus Dumbledore's chocolate frog card, what kind of bowling does it say he likes? Hint

Ten Pin bowling

Five Pin bowling

Duck Pin bowling

Candlepin bowling

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Question 7 of 10

7. What year did Dumbledore defeat Grindelwald? Hint

1955

1940

1950

1945

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where does Dumbledore have a scar that is shaped like a map of London Underground? Hint

On his back

Above his elbow

Above the knee

On his chest

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who kills Dumbledore in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"? Hint

Antonin Dolohov

Draco Malfoy

Severus Snape

Fenrir Greyback

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what year was Dumbledore born? Hint

1888

1881

1776

1779

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Dumbledore's full name includes five names. What is the THIRD name (the one that fills the middle blank)? "Albus _____ ______ ______ Dumbledore?

Answer: Wulfric

When Harry was brought to court in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", Dumbledore walked in as witness for the defense, stating his name as "Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore".

2. What is Dumbledore's blood status?

Answer: Half-blood

Albus' mother was Kendra Dumbledore, who was muggle born and eventually killed by Albus' sister, Ariana.

3. What was the color of Dumbledore's original hair?

Answer: Auburn

Obviously, Dumbledore's hair was not always white; when he was younger, his natural colour was auburn.

4. What did Dumbledore's teach in c.1938?

Answer: Transfiguration

It was stated in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" that Dumbledore was the transfiguration professor from c.1938 until c.1955, when he became headmster until his death in 1997.

5. What is Dumbledore's patronus?

Answer: Phoenix

In "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", he preformed the patronus charm, and the shape was indistinct, but it was performed again in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" and was a ghostly bird. It was finally confirmed by JK Rowling that it was indeed a phoenix.

6. On Albus Dumbledore's chocolate frog card, what kind of bowling does it say he likes?

Answer: Ten Pin bowling

His card reads, "Considered by many the greatest wizard of modern times, Dumbledore is particularly famous for his defeat of the dark wizard Grindelwald in 1945, for the discovery of the twelve uses of dragon's blood, and his work on alchemy with his partner, Nicolas Flamel. Professor Dumbledore enjoys chamber music and tenpin bowling."

7. What year did Dumbledore defeat Grindelwald?

Answer: 1945

Dumbledore was let down by Grindelwald when he realized what Grindlewald was capable of, and they had their legendary duel not long after.

8. Where does Dumbledore have a scar that is shaped like a map of London Underground?

Answer: Above the knee

He once claimed to have a scar above his knee, a map of London Underground, although the cause is unknown.

9. Who kills Dumbledore in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"?

Answer: Severus Snape

Malfoy was supposed to kill Dumbledore, however was unable to. Snape therefore killed Dumbledore himself, but as we later find out, the death was planned out between the two.

10. In what year was Dumbledore born?

Answer: 1881

This date was announced by JK Rowling.

Source: Author harrypotter135

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