Questions and Answers
What general information did the reader learn about Mr. and Mrs. Dursley in the book's first paragraph?
They were perfectly normal people.
What did Mr. Dursley do for a living?
He was the director of Grunnings, a firm which made drills.
What big secret did Mr. and Mrs. Dursley want to keep?
They wanted to keep Mrs. Dursley's sister a secret.
What was the first unusual thing that Mr. Dursley thought he saw as he left for work?
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What was unusual about the people Mr. Dursley saw while he waited in a traffic jam?
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When he went to the baker's at lunchtime, whom did Mr. Dursley think he heard people talking about?
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What unusual occurrences were mentioned that night on television news?
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Who was the cat really?
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What person suddenly appeared next to the cat?
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Why was Albus Dumbledore in the Dursley's neighborhood?
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How did Hagrid arrive in the Dursleys' neighborhood?
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What did Harry Potter's scar look like?
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Study Notes
Introduction to the Dursleys
- Mr. and Mrs. Dursley are characterized as "perfectly normal" people, emphasizing their mundane lifestyle.
- Mr. Dursley works as the director of Grunnings, a drill manufacturing company.
Secrets and Strange Events
- The Dursleys are determined to keep the existence of Mrs. Dursley's sister a secret, indicating a desire to distance themselves from any association with magic.
- Mr. Dursley notices peculiar occurrences during his day, such as a cat seemingly reading a map, which foreshadows the magical elements to come.
- While stuck in traffic, he observes a group of individuals dressed in cloaks, further heightening the sense of unease and strangeness around him.
Encounter with the Potters
- At a local bakery, Mr. Dursley overhears references to the Potters and their son Harry, revealing a connection to the magical world.
- The evening news reports unusual phenomena, including daytime owls and a rain of shooting stars, signifying that something extraordinary is happening.
Key Characters' Arrival
- The cat encountered by Mr. Dursley is revealed to be Professor McGonagall, a significant character in the magical world.
- Albus Dumbledore appears next to McGonagall, emphasizing his important role and the mystery surrounding Harry Potter.
- Dumbledore's presence in the Dursleys' neighborhood is directly related to his mission to place Harry Potter with his aunt and uncle.
- Hagrid arrives dramatically on a giant motorcycle, highlighting both his strength and the enchantment of the wizarding world.
Harry Potter's Background
- Harry Potter has a distinctive lightning-shaped scar on his forehead, a notable physical feature that signifies his unique heritage and the pivotal events of his past.
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Test your knowledge of the first chapter of Harry Potter, where the Dursleys are introduced. Explore their normal lives and the strange events that hint at the magical world. This quiz covers key events, characters, and themes from the chapter.
