Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Ch. 7-11

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In chapter 7, Harry Potter is sorted into which Hogwarts house?

Gryffindor house.

In chapter 7, what causes Harry to get a sick feeling while waiting to be sorted?

He is afraid he has to take a test and that he will not be sorted.

What were the two places that Dumbledore told students they were forbidden to visit in his welcome speech?

The forbidden forest and the third-floor corridor on the right-hand side.

What was unusual about the Hogwarts school song?

Everyone sang it to a different tune. Signup and view all the answers

What subject does Professor McGonagall teach?

Transfiguration. Signup and view all the answers

In chapter 8, what caused Harry to have a bad experience in his first potions lesson?

Professor Snape kept calling on him to answer questions he didn't know. Signup and view all the answers

In chapter 9, what do Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Neville find in the forbidden third-floor corridor?

A three-headed dog. Signup and view all the answers

What was Harry doing when Professor McGonagall caught him on his broomstick during the flying lesson, after Neville got hurt?

Trying to rescue Neville's remembrall from Draco. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Hermione think Harry and Ron going to the Midnight Duel was selfish?

They were risking getting caught and losing more points for Gryffindor. Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Harry showed up for the Midnight Duel?

Filch was there, hoping to catch him, and Malfoy set him up. Signup and view all the answers

What did Hermione notice about the creature they discovered at the end of Chapter 9?

The creature was a three-headed dog standing on a trapdoor. Signup and view all the answers

What does Harry think is being guarded by the creature in the third-floor corridor?

Whatever Hagrid had retrieved from the Gringotts vault 713. Signup and view all the answers

On Halloween night, what does Professor Quirrell announce during the feast?

There is a troll loose in the dungeon. Signup and view all the answers

What is Harry's position on the Quidditch team and what does he need to do in this position?

He is a Seeker, and he needs to catch the golden snitch. Signup and view all the answers

In the end of Harry's first Quidditch match, how does the game end?

Harry almost chokes on the golden snitch after almost being thrown off his broom. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Hermione lie to Professor McGonagall at the end of Chapter 10?

She doesn't want Harry and Ron to get into trouble for rescuing her from the troll. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Harry try to visit Snape in the staffroom in chapter 11?

To get his copy of 'Quidditch Through the Ages' back. Signup and view all the answers

What does Harry learn about Snape in Chapter 11?

Snape has a large cut on his leg from trying to get past the three-headed dog. Signup and view all the answers

Hermione saves Harry and the Quidditch match by setting fi____.

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Study Notes

Sorting and Houses

Harry Potter is sorted into Gryffindor house during the sorting ceremony at Hogwarts.
He feels a sickening fear before sorting, worrying about being tested and exposed as a non-wizard.

Dumbledore's Welcome Address

Dumbledore forbids students to visit the Forbidden Forest and the third-floor corridor on the right-hand side.
The Hogwarts school song is unique as every student sings it to a different tune, causing chaotic timing.

Classes and Professors

Professor McGonagall teaches Transfiguration at Hogwarts.
Harry's first Potions lesson is unpleasant due to Professor Snape's aggressive questioning, leading to points being deducted from Gryffindor.

Forbidden Corridor and Encounters

In the third-floor corridor, Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Neville discover a three-headed dog guarding a trapdoor.
Harry is caught by Professor McGonagall while flying on his broomstick in an attempt to rescue Neville's Remembrall from Draco Malfoy.

Midnight Duel and Consequences

Hermione admonishes Harry and Ron for their selfishness in attending the Midnight Duel, fearing additional points would be lost for Gryffindor.
During the Midnight Duel, Harry is ambushed by Filch, with Draco Malfoy having set up the situation.

Hagrid's Connection

Harry suspects the three-headed dog is guarding something significant that Hagrid retrieved from Gringotts vault 713.
On Halloween night, Professor Quirrell interrupts the feast to announce a troll loose in the dungeon.

Quidditch Highlights

Harry is the Seeker for the Gryffindor Quidditch team, responsible for catching the golden snitch, which is worth 150 points and ends the game.
His first Quidditch match concludes dramatically as he nearly chokes on the snitch after a rough ride on his broom.

Protection and Lies

Hermione lies to Professor McGonagall after the troll incident to protect Harry and Ron from punishment.
In chapter 11, Harry attempts to retrieve his confiscated book "Quidditch Through the Ages" from Snape.

Snape's Injury

Harry learns about Snape's injury, a large cut on his leg, from an encounter with the three-headed dog guarding the trapdoor.

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This quiz covers chapters 7 to 11 of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'. It includes key events and characters, focusing on Harry's experiences, particularly during the sorting ceremony. Test your knowledge with these flashcards!