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What is the title of Chapter 1?
What is the title of Chapter 1?
Harry Potter
What did the reader learn about Mr. and Mrs. Dursley in the book's first paragraph?
What did the reader learn about Mr. and Mrs. Dursley in the book's first paragraph?
Mr. and Mrs. Dursley are perfectly normal and proud.
What did Mr. Dursley do for a living?
What did Mr. Dursley do for a living?
Mr. Dursley is the director of a firm called Grunnings, which makes drills.
What big secret did Mr. and Mrs. Dursley want to keep?
What big secret did Mr. and Mrs. Dursley want to keep?
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What was the first unusual thing that Mr. Dursley thought he saw as he left for work?
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?
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?
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?
What unusual occurrences were mentioned that night on television news?
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Who was the cat on Privet Drive really?
Who was the cat on Privet Drive really?
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What person suddenly appeared next to the cat?
What person suddenly appeared next to the cat?
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Why was Albus Dumbledore in the Dursley's neighborhood?
Why was Albus Dumbledore in the Dursley's neighborhood?
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How did Hagrid arrive in the Dursley's neighborhood?
How did Hagrid arrive in the Dursley's neighborhood?
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What did Harry Potter's scar look like?
What did Harry Potter's scar look like?
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What does the word peculiar mean?
What does the word peculiar mean?
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What does the word enraged mean?
What does the word enraged mean?
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What does the word rummaging mean?
What does the word rummaging mean?
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What dream was Harry having when his aunt woke him in the morning?
What dream was Harry having when his aunt woke him in the morning?
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Where in the Dursley house did Harry sleep?
Where in the Dursley house did Harry sleep?
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What was the first rule for a quiet life with the Dursleys?
What was the first rule for a quiet life with the Dursleys?
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Who got all of the good things in the Dursley household?
Who got all of the good things in the Dursley household?
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What was Dudley Dursley's complaint about his birthday presents?
What was Dudley Dursley's complaint about his birthday presents?
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Who was Mr. Figg?
Who was Mr. Figg?
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Why did Harry finally get to go to the zoo with the Dursley family?
Why did Harry finally get to go to the zoo with the Dursley family?
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What kind of strange things often happened around Harry?
What kind of strange things often happened around Harry?
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What strange occurrence happened in connection with Harry at the reptile house?
What strange occurrence happened in connection with Harry at the reptile house?
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What strange vision did Harry have about his dead parents?
What strange vision did Harry have about his dead parents?
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What was Dudley's favorite sport?
What was Dudley's favorite sport?
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What was the difference in the schools Dudley and Harry were going to attend?
What was the difference in the schools Dudley and Harry were going to attend?
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What was the difference in the two boys' school uniforms?
What was the difference in the two boys' school uniforms?
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What was unusual about the mail that arrived at the Dursley residence the day before Harry's eleventh birthday?
What was unusual about the mail that arrived at the Dursley residence the day before Harry's eleventh birthday?
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Why did Mr. and Mrs. Dursley move Harry into a different bedroom?
Why did Mr. and Mrs. Dursley move Harry into a different bedroom?
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What was in Harry's new room?
What was in Harry's new room?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Dursleys
- Mr. and Mrs. Dursley are portrayed as perfectly normal and proud of it.
- Mr. Dursley works as the director of a drill manufacturing firm named Grunnings.
- The Dursleys try to keep secret their connection to Mrs. Potter, who has a sister that they do not acknowledge.
- Mr. Dursley notices a cat seemingly reading a map as he leaves for work, which he finds unusual.
- On his way, Mr. Dursley sees people in cloaks, which adds to the day's odd occurrences.
- While at the baker’s, Mr. Dursley overhears discussions about Harry Potter.
- On the evening news, reports of shooting stars and unusual owl sightings cause concern and intrigue.
Significant Characters Introduced
- The cat on Privet Drive is later revealed to be Professor McGonagall.
- Albus Dumbledore appears next to McGonagall, emphasizing his importance.
- Dumbledore visits to ensure Harry is placed with his Aunt and Uncle, the Dursleys.
- Hagrid arrives on a motorcycle, indicating his close relationship with Harry.
Chapter 2: Harry's Life with the Dursleys
- Harry dreams of a flying motorcycle, highlighting his adventurous imagination.
- Harry sleeps in a cupboard under the stairs at the Dursley home.
- The Dursleys impose strict rules on Harry, particularly forbidding magic to maintain a “quiet life.”
- Dudley Dursley is spoiled, receiving an abundance of gifts, which fuels his entitled behavior.
- Dudley's disappointment about receiving only 37 presents instead of 39 showcases his spoiled nature.
- Harry is reluctantly allowed to accompany the Dursleys to the zoo due to a lack of babysitters, hinting at his neglected childhood.
Peculiarities Around Harry
- Strange occurrences often happen in proximity to Harry, such as people inexplicably greeting him.
- At the zoo, Harry communicates with a snake, revealing his innate connection to the magical world.
- Harry dreams of a bright light, providing a glimpse into his mysterious past.
Chapter 3: The Contrast of Schooling
- Dudley Dursley enjoys a life of privilege, including hunting Harry as a sport.
- Harry is set to attend a public school, contrasting with Dudley’s private school experience.
- Dudley's elaborate school uniform signifies his family's wealth, while Harry's is much simpler.
- Letters addressed to Harry’s cupboard during the lead-up to his eleventh birthday indicate the unusual attention he is receiving.
Changes in Harry’s Living Situation
- The Dursleys move Harry to a different bedroom due to the influx of letters addressed to his cupboard, revealing their growing anxiety over his connection to the magical world.
- Harry's new room contains Dudley’s outgrown toys, symbolizing his lowly status within the family.
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