How Well Do You Know J.K. Rowling? Only Real Fans Will ACE!

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    What does the K in her name stand for?

    • Katie
    • Kimberly
    • Kayla
    • Kathleen
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After reading this author study, how much do you remember about J. K. Rowling's life?

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  • 2. 

    What does the K in her name stand for?

    • Katie

    • Kimberly

    • Kayla

    • Kathleen

    Correct Answer
    A. Kathleen
    Explanation
    The K in her name stands for Kathleen.

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  • 3. 

    How many siblings does Rowling have?

    • One sister

    • Three brothers

    • One sister and One brother

    • One brother

    Correct Answer
    A. One sister
    Explanation
    Rowling has one sister.

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  • 4. 

    In what year did Rowling finish the last book in the Harry Potter Series?

    • 2001

    • 2005

    • 2006

    • 2003

    Correct Answer
    A. 2006
    Explanation
    Rowling finished the last book in the Harry Potter Series in 2006.

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  • 5. 

    In which of these places has Rowling NOT lived?

    • England

    • France

    • Portugal

    • The United States

    Correct Answer
    A. The United States
    Explanation
    Rowling has lived in England, France, and Portugal, but she has not lived in the United States.

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  • 6. 

    How old was Rowling when she wrote he first book?

    • 35

    • 20

    • 14

    • 5

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
    Explanation
    Rowling was not 5 years old when she wrote her first book. This answer is incorrect.

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  • 7. 

    How many children does Rowling have?

    • Three

    • One

    • Two

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. Three
    Explanation
    The correct answer is three. This is because Rowling has three children.

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  • 8. 

    What was Rowling's mother diagnosed with?

    • Breast Cancer

    • Multiple Sclerosis

    • Lukemia

    • Lyme Disease

    Correct Answer
    A. Multiple Sclerosis
    Explanation
    Rowling's mother was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.

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  • 9. 

    What language did Rowling teach at one point in order to support herself and her daughter?

    • Italian

    • French

    • Gaelic

    • Spanish

    Correct Answer
    A. French
    Explanation
    Rowling taught French at one point in order to support herself and her daughter. This suggests that she had knowledge and proficiency in the French language, which she utilized to earn a living. Teaching French could have provided her with a stable income and allowed her to support herself and her daughter financially.

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  • 10. 

    How old was Rowling when she wrote he first book?

    • 35

    • 20

    • 14

    • 5

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 5 because J.K. Rowling wrote her first book, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," when she was 5 years old. This answer is supported by the fact that Rowling has stated in interviews that she began writing stories at a very young age, and she came up with the idea for Harry Potter when she was on a train journey at the age of 5.

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  • 11. 

    When is J.K. Rowling's Birthday?

    • September 9th

    • July 31st

    • May 16th

    • August 25th

    Correct Answer
    A. July 31st
    Explanation
    J.K. Rowling's birthday is on July 31st.

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  • 12. 

    Where was Rowling's daughter Jessica born?

    • England

    • United States

    • France

    • Portugal

    Correct Answer
    A. Portugal
    Explanation
    Rowling's daughter Jessica was born in Portugal.

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  • 13. 

    In what year did Rowling finish the last book in the Harry Potter Series?

    • 2001

    • 2005

    • 2006

    • 2003

    Correct Answer
    A. 2006
    Explanation
    In 2006, Rowling finished the last book in the Harry Potter Series. This means that she completed writing the final installment of the popular book series during that year.

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  • 14. 

    How many siblings does Rowling have?

    • One sister

    • Three brothers

    • One sister and One brother

    • One brother

    Correct Answer
    A. One sister
    Explanation
    Rowling has one sister.

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  • 15. 

    What language did Rowling teach at one point in order to support herself and her daughter?

    • Italian

    • French

    • Gaelic

    • Spanish

    Correct Answer
    A. French
    Explanation
    Rowling taught French at one point to support herself and her daughter. This suggests that she had a proficiency in the language and used her skills to earn a living. Teaching French may have provided a stable source of income for Rowling during a period of financial difficulty, allowing her to provide for herself and her daughter.

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  • 16. 

    What was Rowling's mother diagnosed with?

    • Breast Cancer

    • Multiple Sclerosis

    • Lukemia

    • Lyme Disease

    Correct Answer
    A. Multiple Sclerosis
    Explanation
    Rowling's mother was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, causing communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body. This condition can lead to various symptoms such as fatigue, muscle weakness, and difficulty with coordination and balance. Rowling's mother's diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis may have influenced her writing and the creation of characters like Professor Lupin in the Harry Potter series, who also had the same condition.

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  • 17. 

    How many children does Rowling have?

    • Three

    • One

    • Two

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. Three
    Explanation
    Rowling has three children.

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  • 18. 

    In which of these places has Rowling NOT lived?

    • England

    • France

    • Portugal

    • The United States

    Correct Answer
    A. The United States
    Explanation
    Rowling has lived in England, France, and Portugal, but she has not lived in the United States. This suggests that she has resided in multiple countries, but the United States is not one of them.

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  • 19. 

    Where was Rowling's daughter Jessica born?

    • England

    • United States

    • France

    • Portugal

    Correct Answer
    A. Portugal
    Explanation
    Rowling's daughter Jessica was born in Portugal.

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  • 20. 

    How old was Rowling when she wrote he first book?

    • 35

    • 20

    • 14

    • 5

    Correct Answer
    A. 5

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