How Well Do You Know The Inspirations Behind Harry Potter?

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    When did J.K Rowling first have the idea of Harry Potter

    • When she was little and wanting a friend
    • When she heard her daughter talk to her imaginary friend
    • She's always had the idea of Harry Potter because he's a representative of herself
    • When she was delayed on a train
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This quiz tests you knowledge on the inspirations J. K had when creating our favorite magical series.

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  • 2. 
    Why did J.K Rowling describe the Dursley's house the way she did? - ProProfs

    Why did J.K Rowling describe the Dursley's house the way she did?

    • It's a typical house for that area

    • She made it similar to the one she lived in as a small child

    • She found a picture of it in a magazine

    • It just came to her as she was writing

    Correct Answer
    A. She made it similar to the one she lived in as a small child
    Explanation
    J.K. Rowling described the Dursley's house the way she did because she made it similar to the one she lived in as a small child.

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  • 3. 
    What is the inspiration behind Dementors?  - ProProfs

    What is the inspiration behind Dementors? 

    • Her struggle with depression after her mother passed away

    • Depression after a traumatic experience

    • Her fascination with ghosts and death

    • Came to her in a dream

    Correct Answer
    A. Her struggle with depression after her mother passed away
    Explanation
    The inspiration behind Dementors is J.K. Rowling's struggle with depression after her mother passed away. This personal experience likely influenced her in creating the Dementors, dark creatures that drain happiness and bring despair. Through this connection, Rowling was able to infuse her own emotions and struggles into the characters, making them even more haunting and relatable to readers.

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  • 4. 
    Who gave J.K the inspiration for Pansy? - ProProfs

    Who gave J.K the inspiration for Pansy?

    • Her sister

    • Her boss

    • A stranger she saw on the street

    • Every bully she ever met

    Correct Answer
    A. Every bully she ever met
    Explanation
    J.K. was inspired by every bully she ever met to create the character Pansy. This suggests that Pansy's character traits and behavior may have been influenced by the various bullies J.K. encountered throughout her life.

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    What made J.K choose Harry's birthday?  - ProProfs

    What made J.K choose Harry's birthday? 

    • It is the same birthday as her child

    • It is the same birthday as hers

    • It's the same birthday as her best friend

    • It's the same birthday as her mom

    Correct Answer
    A. It is the same birthday as hers
    Explanation
    J.K Rowling chose Harry's birthday to be the same as hers because it adds a personal connection between the author and the character. This could make it easier for Rowling to relate to Harry and infuse her own experiences and emotions into his story. Additionally, sharing a birthday with the main character could have been a special and meaningful choice for Rowling.

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  • 6. 
    What made J.K Rowling insert the Forest of Dean into the story? - ProProfs

    What made J.K Rowling insert the Forest of Dean into the story?

    • She was fascinated with it in school

    • She read that it was a magical place

    • She randomly chose it off of a map

    • She moved near there when she was nine

    Correct Answer
    A. She moved near there when she was nine
    Explanation
    J.K Rowling inserted the Forest of Dean into the story because she moved near there when she was nine.

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  • 7. 
    What was J.K Rowlings inspiration behind all the father figures in the series? - ProProfs

    What was J.K Rowlings inspiration behind all the father figures in the series?

    • She had a strained relationship with her father

    • She had an amazing relationship with her father and wanted to put him in the book somehow

    • She felt bad for Harry so tried to make it up to him

    • She felt like her child needed a father figure to look up to so she created many to choose from

    Correct Answer
    A. She had a strained relationship with her father
  • 8. 
    What was her inspiration behind Voldemort hearing the prophecy? - ProProfs

    What was her inspiration behind Voldemort hearing the prophecy?

    • A philosophy class she was in at the time

    • She spoke to a Philosphy teacher

    • McBeth

    • She didn't see the story working unless he heard the prophecy

    Correct Answer
    A. McBeth
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    What is the inspiration behind Quidditch?

    • A fight with her boyfriend

    • Her love of sports

    • She just took several different sports and combined them

    • Her kids created it

    Correct Answer
    A. A fight with her boyfriend
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that Quidditch was inspired by a fight with her boyfriend. This suggests that the creator of Quidditch, presumably J.K. Rowling, came up with the idea for the sport as a result of a disagreement or argument with her romantic partner. It implies that this conflict may have sparked her creativity and led her to create the unique and imaginative sport of Quidditch.

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    What was the inspiration of Cedric's body after being killed? - ProProfs

    What was the inspiration of Cedric's body after being killed?

    • A horror movie she watched

    • A guy she was angry at

    • The Illiad

    • There really was no inspiration behind it

    Correct Answer
    A. The Illiad
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The Illiad." This suggests that Cedric's body after being killed was inspired by the epic poem, The Illiad. The Illiad is known for its depiction of war and violence, so it is likely that Cedric's body was portrayed in a similar manner, possibly with wounds and signs of battle.

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