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Quiz about The World of Quidditch Harry Potter

The World of Quidditch (Harry Potter) Quiz

This quiz is based on the first four of the Harry Potter series as well as "Quidditch Through the Ages". Most of them are hard if you haven't read "Quidditch Through the Ages".

A multiple-choice quiz by blackdog20. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
blackdog20

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
94,058

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
6570

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Question 1 of 15

1. The modern quidditch pitch is __________ long Hint

250 yards

500 feet

1 mile

400 feet

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who is the Ravenclaw captain? Hint

Cho Chang

Marcus Flint

Roger Davies

Oliver Wood

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Question 3 of 15

3. According to the Department of Magical Games and Sports,where is the best place to have a quidditch pitch? Hint

next to a soccer field

In a city

deserted moor

on top of a mountain

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which broom was said to be flown by wizards with "more Galleons than sense"? Hint

Twigger 90

Bluebottle

Nimbus 2001

Cleansweep 6

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who is the Seeker for the Slytherin team in Book One? Hint

Marcus Flint

Harry Potter

Terrence Higgs

Cho Chang

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Question 6 of 15

6. At the World Cup in book 4, who referees? Hint

Hassan Mostafa

Ludo Bagman

Madame Hooch

Kennilworthy Whisp

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which Scandanavian country holds a famous broom race dating from the tenth century?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 15

8. What position does Marcus Flint play on the Slytherin team? Hint

Seeker

Beater

Chaser

Keeper

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Question 9 of 15

9. How many fouls have been recognized by the Department of Magical Games and Sports? Hint

800

540

700

710

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Question 10 of 15

10. What famous Seeker move did Viktor Krum use on Aidan Lynch at the World Cup? Hint

Starfish with Stick

Porsikoff Play

Hawkshead Formation

Wronski Feint

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Question 11 of 15

11. Speaking of Seekers, what team did Josef Wronski play for? Hint

Vratsa Vultures

Grodzisk Goblins

Moscow Moonbeaters

Stockholm Swallows

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who invented the Golden Snitch? Hint

Hassan Mostafa

Christer Lingstrom

Burdock Muldoon

Bowman Wright

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Question 13 of 15

13. What is the shortest quidditch game on record? Hint

2 seconds

5 minutes

3 1/2 seconds

4 1/2 minutes

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Question 14 of 15

14. What game's rules instructed players to strap cauldrons to their heads? Hint

Room Shuntbumps

Creaothceann

Snitchnip

Brainbust

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Question 15 of 15

15. In which year did the baskets disappear? Hint

1902

1929

1831

1883

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The modern quidditch pitch is __________ long

Answer: 500 feet

The modern quidditch pitch is 500 feet long and 180 feet wide, with a two foot in diameter circle in the middle.

2. Who is the Ravenclaw captain?

Answer: Roger Davies

Roger Davies takes Fleur to the Yule Ball. Other than that, nothing is known about him except that he is the Ravenclaw captain.

3. According to the Department of Magical Games and Sports,where is the best place to have a quidditch pitch?

Answer: deserted moor

A quidditch pitch must also be protected by Repelling Charms to keep curious Muggles away.

4. Which broom was said to be flown by wizards with "more Galleons than sense"?

Answer: Twigger 90

The Twigger 90 was found to warp under high speeds, therefore making it unreliable.

5. Who is the Seeker for the Slytherin team in Book One?

Answer: Terrence Higgs

Terrence Higgs was the Slytherin Seeker during Harry's first year.

6. At the World Cup in book 4, who referees?

Answer: Hassan Mostafa

Hassan Mostafa from Egypt refereed the World Cup in "Goblet of Fire". A small man with a completely bald head and a mustache to rival Uncle Vernon's, he was distracted by the Veela. For those of you who picked Ludo Bagman, he was the announcer.

7. Which Scandanavian country holds a famous broom race dating from the tenth century?

Answer: Sweden

Beginning in Kopparberg and ending in Arjeplog, this race runs through a dragon preserve.

8. What position does Marcus Flint play on the Slytherin team?

Answer: Chaser

He is also the captain, and he hates Oliver Wood.

9. How many fouls have been recognized by the Department of Magical Games and Sports?

Answer: 700

There are 700 fouls in quidditch, from cobbing (excessive use of elbows) to snitchnip (anyone other than the Seeker touching the Snitch).

10. What famous Seeker move did Viktor Krum use on Aidan Lynch at the World Cup?

Answer: Wronski Feint

The Wronski Fient was invented by Seeker Josef Wronski.

11. Speaking of Seekers, what team did Josef Wronski play for?

Answer: Grodzisk Goblins

Josef Wronski played for the Grodzisk Goblins, a Polish team.

12. Who invented the Golden Snitch?

Answer: Bowman Wright

Bowman Wright, of Godric's Hollow, invented the Golden Snitch. Hassan Mostafa refereed the World Cup, Burdock Muldoon was head of the Wizard's council before the Ministry of Magic, and Christer Lingstrom is a chef in Sweden (and a Muggle).

13. What is the shortest quidditch game on record?

Answer: 3 1/2 seconds

The Snitch was caught in 31/2 seconds by Seeker Roderick Plumpton in 1921.

14. What game's rules instructed players to strap cauldrons to their heads?

Answer: Creaothceann

A brutal game, Creaothceann was considered the ultimate test of manhood in Scotland.

15. In which year did the baskets disappear?

Answer: 1883

The baskets were taken off the goalposts so only a hoop remained.

Source: Author blackdog20

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