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What is the name of the school that Harry is attending?

Hogwarts

Which of these is NOT one of the four houses at Hogwarts?

  • Ravenclaw
  • Gryffindor
  • Hufflepuff
  • Witherwind (correct)

    • The Sorting Ceremony will determine which house a student will be in for the duration of their time at Hogwarts.

    True (A)

    What type of creature did Hagrid knock three times on the castle door with?

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    Who stands at the door in emerald-green robes?

    <p>Professor McGonagall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Professor McGonagall lead the first-years after they enter the castle?

    <p>empty chamber off the hall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the formal gathering where students are sorted into houses?

    <p>Sorting Ceremony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the award given to the house with the most points at the end of the year?

    <p>House Cup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the banquet that takes place before the Sorting Ceremony?

    <p>Start-of-term Banquet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of creature appears in the Entrance Hall?

    <p>ghosts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the ghost who speaks about giving someone a second chance?

    <p>Fat Friar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the ghost who says that Peeves doesn’t deserve a second chance?

    <p>Peeves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of clothing is the ghost wearing who says Peeves doesn't deserve a second chance?

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    What does Hermione Granger wonder aloud?

    <p>which spell she will need</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Harry compare his anxiety to?

    <p>having to take a school report home to the Dursleys saying that he turned his teacher's wig blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the boy with sandy hair?

    <p>Ron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Great Hall at Hogwarts is lit by thousands of candles.

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    What is the name of the room where the Sorting Ceremony takes place?

    <p>The Great Hall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the book that Hermione mentions?

    <p>Hogwarts: A History</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ceiling of the Great Hall is bewitched to look like the sky outside.

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    The ceiling of the Great Hall is simply open to the heavens.

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    Flashcards

    Hogwarts

    A magical school for young witches and wizards.

    Sorting Ceremony

    An event where first-years are assigned to houses.

    House Cup

    An award given to the house with the most points at Hogwarts.

    Gryffindor

    One of the four houses known for bravery.

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    Hufflepuff

    One of the four houses known for loyalty and hard work.

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    Ravenclaw

    One of the four houses valued for intelligence and creativity.

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    Slytherin

    One of the four houses known for ambition and cunning.

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    House Points

    Points awarded to houses for good behavior and accomplishments.

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    Professor McGonagall

    The Deputy Headmistress at Hogwarts and head of Gryffindor.

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    The Entrance Hall

    The large hall that first-years enter upon arriving at Hogwarts.

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    Great Hall

    The main dining hall at Hogwarts where students gather.

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    The Fat Friar

    The ghost of Hufflepuff, known for being friendly and forgiving.

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    Floating Candles

    Magical candles that hover over the tables in the Great Hall.

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    Bewitched Ceiling

    The ceiling of the Great Hall that mimics the sky.

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    Neville Longbottom

    A nervous first-year student in the story.

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    Ron Weasley

    Harry Potter’s close friend and a fellow Gryffindor.

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    Hermione Granger

    A smart and studious first-year at Hogwarts.

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    The Challenges of Sorting

    First-years are anxious about the Sorting Ceremony.

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    Ghosts of Hogwarts

    Spirits that inhabit Hogwarts and interact with students.

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    Candles in the Great Hall

    Floating candles that illuminate the dining area.

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    The Dursleys

    Harry Potter's unkind guardian family.

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    The Magic World

    The universe in which wizards and witches live.

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    Expelliarmus

    A popular spell to disarm opponents.

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    Wands

    Magic tools wizards use to cast spells.

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    House History

    Each house has its own unique background and achievements.

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    Cloaks

    Magical garments worn by Hogwarts students.

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    Magical Creatures

    Various creatures found within the magical world.

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    Dumbledore

    The wise and kind headmaster of Hogwarts.

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    House Traits

    Distinct characteristics that define each Hogwarts house.

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    Muggle

    A non-magical person.

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    Triumphs

    Successes that earn house points.

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    Fear of Failure

    First-years like Harry worry about performing poorly at the Sorting.

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    Study Notes

    Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - Extract Study Notes

    • Hagrid's Arrival: Hagrid knocks three times on the castle door, which opens to reveal a stern-faced witch, Professor McGonagall.
    • Entrance Hall: The Entrance Hall is extremely large, lit by flaming torches, with a high ceiling and a magnificent marble staircase leading to other floors.
    • Hogwarts Houses: The school has four houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin, each with a noble history. Students earn house points based on achievements and lose them for rule-breaking. The house with the most points at the end of the year wins the House Cup.
    • Sorting Ceremony: The Sorting Ceremony will occur shortly to sort students into their respective houses, and it's crucial for them. Students have classes with their housemates, live in house dorms and spend their free time in their house common room.
    • Preliminary Sorting Ceremony Concerns: Students are told that the sorting ceremony involves a test which may be physically painful. Students are nervous.
    • Arrival in the Great Hall: Students enter the Great Hall, a grand space filled with candlelight, and where other students are already seated. There are teachers seated at a head table at the top of the Hall.
    • Ghosts: About twenty ghosts suddenly appear, flowing through a wall.
    • Students' Reactions: Students are aware and somewhat anxious about the ceremony. A significant portion of the scene describes the nervousness and anticipation of the students regarding the upcoming ceremony.

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