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The Life of J.K Rowling Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about my favourite author, J.K Rowling and her family and friends. She is the author of the "Harry Potter" series.

A multiple-choice quiz by 123laura123. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
123laura123

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
316,218

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
703

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Where was J.K Rowling born? Hint

London Hospital

She was born at home

St. James Hospital

Yate General Hospital

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of J.K Rowling's sister? Hint

Linda

Hermione

Dianne

Luna

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Question 3 of 10

3. How did J.K Rowling's mother die? Hint

Multiple sclerosis

Heart attack

Cancer

Eating disorder

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Question 4 of 10

4. J.K Rowling's first husband was called Jorge Arantes. What was his profession? Hint

Actor

Teacher

Television journalist

Doctor

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where did J.K Rowling attend secondary school? Hint

St. Patrick's College

London's Boarding Academy

Hogwarts

Wyedean School and College

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where was J.K Rowling when she came up with the idea for Harry Potter? Hint

At work

In school

Asleep in her bed

On a train

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of J.K Rowling's second husband? Hint

Dr. Jack Potter

Dr. Neil Murray

Jordan Brennan

Sean Harris

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince" dedicated to? Hint

Jessica

Neil

David

Mackenzie

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where did J.K Rowling finish the book "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"? Hint

Her house

On a train

The Galvin hotel, London

The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh

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Question 10 of 10

10. In "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" movie which character was J.K. Rowling asked to play? Hint

Professor Sprout

Lily Potter

Petunia Dursley

Hermione Granger

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was J.K Rowling born?

Answer: Yate General Hospital

Her parents were Peter and Anne. Jo was born on July 31, 1965. She shares her birthday with Harry Potter.

2. What is the name of J.K Rowling's sister?

Answer: Dianne

Dianne Rowling was born on June 28, 1967. Her nickname was Di. Di married Roger Moore.

3. How did J.K Rowling's mother die?

Answer: Multiple sclerosis

Anne died of multiple sclerosis on December 30, 1990 aged 45. J.K Rowling said she never told her about "Harry Potter". She was writing about it the moment Anne died.

4. J.K Rowling's first husband was called Jorge Arantes. What was his profession?

Answer: Television journalist

Jorge and Joanne got married October 16, 1992, in Portugal. They had a baby girl together called Jessica on July 27, 1993. They got divorced in November 1993. Joanne and Jessica moved back to Edinburgh together.

5. Where did J.K Rowling attend secondary school?

Answer: Wyedean School and College

J.K Rowling attended Wyedean School and College. There she met Sean Harris. "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" is dedicated to Sean.

6. Where was J.K Rowling when she came up with the idea for Harry Potter?

Answer: On a train

She got the idea for Harry Potter on a delayed train. She said that Harry just walked into her head. Her pen had run out of ink and she was too shy to ask anyone for one. She began writing as soon as she got home.

7. What is the name of J.K Rowling's second husband?

Answer: Dr. Neil Murray

They were married in J.K Rowling's house. They had a private ceremony. Joanne's daughter Jessica was one of the bridesmaids. Neil was previously married and has a son called David.

8. Who was "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince" dedicated to?

Answer: Mackenzie

Joanne and Neil's third daughter is Mackenzie. She was born on January 23, 2005.

9. Where did J.K Rowling finish the book "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"?

Answer: The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh

J.K Rowling wrote on a marble bust that she had finished the book there. Fans from all around the world visit it. It is known as "The J.K Rowling Suite".

10. In "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" movie which character was J.K. Rowling asked to play?

Answer: Lily Potter

Rowling was asked to play Harry's mother Lily, in the scene where Voldemort kills her, and in the mirror of Erised. She refused because she said she would probably mess it up!

Source: Author 123laura123

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