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Who is the author of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
Who is the author of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
- Stephen King
- Dan Brown
- J. K. Rowling (correct)
- George R. R. Martin
What is the name of the school Harry Potter attends?
What is the name of the school Harry Potter attends?
- Durmstrang Institute
- Beauxbatons Academy of Magic
- Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (correct)
- Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Who are Harry Potter's close friends?
Who are Harry Potter's close friends?
- Fred and George Weasley
- Luna Lovegood and Ginny Weasley
- Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger (correct)
- Draco Malfoy and Neville Longbottom
Who is the dark wizard that Harry Potter faces in the book?
Who is the dark wizard that Harry Potter faces in the book?
When was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone first published in the United Kingdom?
When was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone first published in the United Kingdom?
Flashcards
Who wrote Harry Potter?
Who wrote Harry Potter?
J. K. Rowling is the author of the Harry Potter series, which began with "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone."
Where does Harry Potter go to school?
Where does Harry Potter go to school?
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is a fictional school located in the Scottish Highlands, where Harry Potter studies magic.
Who are Harry Potter's closest friends?
Who are Harry Potter's closest friends?
Harry Potter's two best friends are Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, who accompany him on his magical adventures and help him overcome challenges.
Who is the main villain in the Harry Potter series?
Who is the main villain in the Harry Potter series?
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When was "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" first published?
When was "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" first published?
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Study Notes
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a fantasy novel written by J. K. Rowling.
- It is the first novel in the Harry Potter series and Rowling's debut novel.
- The story follows Harry Potter, a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage on his eleventh birthday.
- Harry receives a letter of acceptance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
- During his first year at Hogwarts, Harry makes close friends and a few enemies.
- He is joined by his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
- The main antagonist is Lord Voldemort, a dark wizard who killed Harry's parents.
- Voldemort attempts to make a comeback but fails to kill Harry when he was a baby.
- The book was first published in the United Kingdom on June 26, 1997, by Bloomsbury.
- In the United States, it was published the following year by Scholastic Corporation under the title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
- The book won numerous British book awards judged by children and other awards in the US.
- It reached the top of bestseller lists and became a global phenomenon.
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"Test Your Knowledge: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" Prove your expertise in the magical world of Harry Potter with this quiz on the first book in the series! Challenge yourself with questions about the characters, plot, and enchanting moments from J.K. Rowling's debut novel. Unleash your inner wizard and see if you can ace this quiz!
