Marauders' Era Trivia Quiz
Are you ready for an awesome Marauders' Era trivia quiz? Harry Potter fans would've certainly been intrigued while wondering how everything was before the Potter boy's existence. Was Snape always as he is now? Was there a bond stronger than that of the Potter Boy along with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger? These questions and many more surely required answers, and being a fan of J. K Rowling's marvelous all-time creation, researches for answers must've been done. So, take this quiz, and let's test your knowledge.
- 1.
To what year were the Marauders students of Hogwarts from 1971?
- A.
1975
- B.
1976
- C.
1977
- D.
1978
Correct Answer
D. 1978Explanation
The Marauders were students at Hogwarts from 1971 until 1978. This means that they were students for a total of seven years, starting in 1971 and ending in 1978. Therefore, the correct answer is 1978.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What was the main purpose behind the creation of the Marauders' Map?
- A.
Guidance
- B.
Safety
- C.
Mischief
- D.
Peace
Correct Answer
C. MischiefExplanation
The main purpose behind the creation of the Marauders' Map was mischief. The map was created by the Marauders, a group of mischievous Hogwarts students, to aid them in their pranks and rule-breaking activities. The map allowed them to navigate the school grounds undetected and keep track of the whereabouts of teachers and other students. It was a tool that facilitated their mischievous adventures and added an element of excitement to their time at Hogwarts.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the following Marauders did NOT become an Animagus?
- A.
James Potter
- B.
Sirius Black
- C.
Remus Lupin
- D.
Peter Pettigrew
Correct Answer
C. Remus LupinExplanation
Remus Lupin was a werewolf, not an Animagus. The other three Marauders - James Potter (Prongs), Sirius Black (Padfoot), and Peter Pettigrew (Wormtail) - became Animagi to support Remus during his transformations and keep him company during his werewolf form.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who's Harry's godfather?
- A.
Professor Dumbledore
- B.
Severus Snape
- C.
Sirius Black
- D.
Remus Lupin
Correct Answer
C. Sirius BlackExplanation
Sirius Black is Harry's godfather. This is revealed in the third book of the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." Sirius Black is a close friend of Harry's parents, James and Lily Potter, and he becomes a key character in the series. He is wrongly accused of betraying the Potters to Lord Voldemort and is imprisoned in Azkaban. However, it is later revealed that he is innocent and he helps Harry throughout the series.Rate this question:
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- 5.
"He was a good-looking rebel who proudly denounced his family's Slytherin affiliations and adorned his bedroom walls with pictures of Muggle girls and Motorbikes." Who is this statement referring to?
- A.
Remus
- B.
Sirius
- C.
James
- D.
Hope Lupin
Correct Answer
B. SiriusExplanation
This statement is referring to Sirius. The description of being a good-looking rebel who proudly denounced his family's Slytherin affiliations and adorned his bedroom walls with pictures of Muggle girls and Motorbikes aligns with Sirius Black's character in the Harry Potter series.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Whose nickname is 'Moony'?
- A.
Remus
- B.
James
- C.
Sirius
- D.
Lily
Correct Answer
A. RemusExplanation
Remus is the correct answer because in the Harry Potter series, Remus Lupin is one of the main characters and his friends often refer to him as "Moony." This nickname is given to him because he is a werewolf and transforms into a wolf during the full moon. The nickname "Moony" is a play on words, referencing both his werewolf nature and his name, Remus.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which house do the members belong to?
- A.
Slytherin
- B.
Gryffindor and Slytherin
- C.
Hufflepuff
- D.
Gryffindor
Correct Answer
D. GryffindorExplanation
The members belong to the Gryffindor house because it is the only option that is mentioned by itself without any other house.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The Marauders era was formed by _____ people.
- A.
2
- B.
5
- C.
7
- D.
4
Correct Answer
D. 4Explanation
The Marauders era was formed by 4 people.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following was a student during the Marauder's era?
- A.
Bertha Jorkins
- B.
Evan Rosier
- C.
Dirk Cresswell
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
All of the above options - Bertha Jorkins, Evan Rosier, and Dirk Cresswell - were students during the Marauder's era. The question is asking which of the given options fits the criteria of being a student during that specific time period. Since all three options were students during that era, the correct answer is "All of the above."Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following is false?
- A.
All the Marauders died while protecting Harry Potter.
- B.
Peter owed Harry Potter a life debt.
- C.
Remus was a werewolf.
- D.
Sirius was a spy in the Death Eaters.
Correct Answer
D. Sirius was a spy in the Death Eaters.Explanation
The given statement "Sirius was a spy in the Death Eaters" is false. In the Harry Potter series, Sirius Black was falsely accused of being a Death Eater, but he was actually a member of the Order of the Phoenix and fought against Voldemort. He was wrongly imprisoned in Azkaban for twelve years before escaping and helping Harry Potter. Therefore, Sirius was not a spy in the Death Eaters.Rate this question:
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