Questions and Answers
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?
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What subject does Professor McGonagall teach?
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In chapter 8, what caused Harry to have a bad experience in his first potions lesson?
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In chapter 9, what do Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Neville find in the forbidden third-floor corridor?
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What was Harry doing when Professor McGonagall caught him on his broomstick during the flying lesson, after Neville got hurt?
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Why did Hermione think Harry and Ron going to the Midnight Duel was selfish?
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What happened when Harry showed up for the Midnight Duel?
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What did Hermione notice about the creature they discovered at the end of Chapter 9?
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What does Harry think is being guarded by the creature in the third-floor corridor?
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On Halloween night, what does Professor Quirrell announce during the feast?
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What is Harry's position on the Quidditch team and what does he need to do in this position?
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In the end of Harry's first Quidditch match, how does the game end?
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Why does Hermione lie to Professor McGonagall at the end of Chapter 10?
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Why did Harry try to visit Snape in the staffroom in chapter 11?
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What does Harry learn about Snape in Chapter 11?
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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!