Hogwarts Archives of Magic Quiz

100 questions · by Qwiz Rush

Hogwarts Archives of Magic Quiz is a free 100-question multiple choice, letters and numbers quiz on Qwiz Rush, made by Qwiz Rush, split into 10 rounds. Test your knowledge on the deep lore, spells, characters, and history of the wizarding world.

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The 100 questions

Which of these creatures is classified as XXXXX (Known wizard killer / impossible to train or domesticate) by the Ministry of Magic?
- Niffler
- Bowtruckle
- Acromantula
- Hippogriff
What is the name of the Hippogriff that Harry Potter rides during his first Care of Magical Creatures class?
- Buckbeak
- Norberta
- Aragog
- Fluffy
What food does a Bowtruckle primarily eat?
- Woodlice
- Fairy eggs
- Doxy eggs
- Billywig stings
Which magical creature is attracted to shiny things and is often kept by Goblins to dig for treasure?
- Niffler
- Knarl
- Kneazle
- Murtlap
Which horse-like magical creature can only be seen by those who have witnessed death?
- Thestral
- Abraxan
- Granian
- Aethonon
Which creature's pickled tentacles are used to create an essence that soothes cuts and abrasions, famously used on Harry's hand?
- Murtlap
- Billywig
- Plimpy
- Lobalug
How many heads does a Runespoor, a magical snake native to Burkina Faso, possess?

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How many eyes does a giant spider, the Acromantula, possess?

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What is the species of Albus Dumbledore's loyal pet Fawkes, known for bursting into flame when it is time to die and being reborn from the ashes?

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What is the name of the aggressive, green-skinned water demon with horned heads and long, spindly fingers that Lupin teaches his third-year students about?

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According to wandlore expert Garrick Ollivander, what is the core of the Elder Wand?
- Dragon heartstring
- Phoenix feather
- Unicorn hair
- Thestral tail hair
Which spell is specifically used to conjure a stream of clean, drinkable water from the tip of the caster's wand?
- Aguamenti
- Anapneo
- Impervius
- Glisseo
What is the incantation for the Shield Charm, which creates a magical barrier to deflect spells and physical entities?
- Impedimenta
- Protego
- Salvio Hexia
- Cave Inimicum
According to Ollivander, which wand core produces the most consistent magic and is the most faithful to its first owner?
- Unicorn hair
- Dragon heartstring
- Phoenix feather
- Veela hair
What is the primary purpose of the charm 'Riddikulus'?
- To make an opponent laugh uncontrollably
- To turn a Boggart into a humorous form
- To erase a target's short-term memory
- To make heavy objects float in the air
Which spell is used to reveal hidden human presence in a room or building?
- Aparecium
- Revelio
- Homenum Revelio
- Specialis Revelio
How many inches long is Harry Potter's original wand made of holly and phoenix feather?

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How many supreme wand cores does Garrick Ollivander exclusively use in the wands he crafts?

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What is the incantation of the Severing Charm, commonly used to cut objects with precision?

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What is the incantation of the unlocking charm, also known as the Thief's Friend, used to open doors and windows?

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Which potion, also known as "Liquid Luck", brings extraordinary good fortune to the drinker for a limited time?
- Amortentia
- Felix Felicis
- Veritaserum
- Polyjuice Potion
What is the primary ingredient of the Draught of Peace, which helps soothe anxiety but can cause a heavy sleep if brewed incorrectly?
- Powdered moonstone
- Lacewing flies
- Mandrake root
- Boomslang skin
Which magical plant has crying roots that can be fatal to anyone who hears them when the plant is fully matured?
- Devil's Snare
- Mandrake
- Bubotuber
- Venomous Tentacula
What distinctive shape does the steam of a correctly brewed Amortentia potion rise in?
- Spirals
- Crescents
- Rings
- Zigzags
Which plant must be kept in a dark, damp environment and relaxes its deadly, strangling vines when exposed to light or fire?
- Fanged Geranium
- Gillyweed
- Devil's Snare
- Screaming Cauliflower
What is the primary medical purpose of administering a Wiggenweld Potion?
- To cure common wizarding colds
- To awaken someone from magically induced sleep
- To induce temporary invisibility
- To regrow broken bones
According to Professor Snape, how many drops of Veritaserum are sufficient to force someone to spill their innermost secrets?

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In what year of their education at Hogwarts do students first study Mandrakes in Herbology class under Professor Sprout?

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Identify the stone-like substance taken from the stomach of a goat that can save a person from most common poisons.

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Name the rare, pulsating plant resembling a grey cactus that sprays Stinksap when sprayed or provoked, which Neville Longbottom showed off on the Hogwarts Express.

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Which of the four Hogwarts founders strongly believed that only pure-blood witches and wizards should be allowed to study magic?
- Godric Gryffindor
- Salazar Slytherin
- Rowena Ravenclaw
- Helga Hufflepuff
What ancient relic belonging to Rowena Ravenclaw was stolen by her daughter and later turned into one of Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes?
- The Silver Locket
- The Golden Cup
- The Lost Diadem
- The Ruby Sword
According to the Sorting Hat's songs, from what specific geographical landscape did Godric Gryffindor originate?
- Wild moor
- Broad fen
- Fair valley
- Silent glen
Which animal is depicted on the official Ravenclaw house crest in the original book series?
- Raven
- Eagle
- Falcon
- Owl
Who is the resident ghost of Hufflepuff House, known for his cheerful and welcoming nature?
- The Grey Lady
- The Bloody Baron
- Nearly Headless Nick
- The Fat Friar
What magical item belonging to Helga Hufflepuff was passed down to her descendant Hepzibah Smith before being stolen?
- A golden cup
- A bronze cauldron
- A silver key
- An enchanted mirror
How many total items belonging specifically to the original four founders of Hogwarts were turned into Horcruxes by Lord Voldemort?

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How many main staircases are there in Hogwarts Castle, which students must navigate to reach their respective house common rooms?

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Name the daughter of Rowena Ravenclaw who stole her mother's diadem and later became the ghost of Ravenclaw House.

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What is the first name of the Ravenclaw house founder, who was renowned for her outstanding intelligence and creativity?

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Which of these spells is specifically used to repel a Boggart by turning it into something humorous?
- Expelliarmus
- Riddikulus
- Expecto Patronum
- Finite Incantatem
Who was the Defence Against the Dark Arts professor during Harry Potter's second year at Hogwarts?
- Quirinus Quirrell
- Remus Lupin
- Gilderoy Lockhart
- Alastor Moody
How many Unforgivable Curses are strictly outlawed by the Ministry of Magic?

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What dark creature, which feeds on human happiness and guards Azkaban, requires the Patronus Charm to repel?
- Lethifold
- Boggart
- Dementor
- Thestral
Identify the defensive incantation that creates a magical barrier or shield to deflect minor hexes and curses.

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What is the name of the water demon with sickly green skin, sharp little horns, and long, spindly fingers that Harry learns about in his third year?
- Grindylow
- Kappa
- Kelpie
- Hinkypunk
In which school year of Harry Potter's education did Severus Snape finally receive the appointment to teach Defence Against the Dark Arts?

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Which dark wizard or Death Eater used Polyjuice Potion to impersonate Auror Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody during Harry's fourth year?
- Igor Karkaroff
- Barty Crouch Jr.
- Lucius Malfoy
- Amycus Carrow
Identify the dark detector that resembles a spinning top and lights up, spins, and whistles when someone untrustworthy is nearby.

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What is the primary physical effect of the Impediment Hex (Impedimenta)?
- It disarms the opponent by flying their wand away
- It binds the target's limbs tightly in ropes
- It slows down or temporarily obstructs the target's movement
- It forces the target to dance uncontrollably
Which professional Quidditch team does Cho Chang support?
- Tutshill Tornadoes
- Holyhead Harpies
- Wigtown Wanderers
- Pride of Portree
What is the name of the popular American wizarding sport that is similar to Quidditch but features an exploding ball called a Quod?
- Quodpot
- Swivenhodge
- Creaothceann
- Aingingein
In the official rules of Quidditch, which foul is defined as flying with the intent to collide?
- Blatching
- Blagging
- Cobbing
- Flacking
Which position on a Quidditch team is responsible for guarding the three goal hoops?
- Keeper
- Beater
- Chaser
- Seeker
What distinct color are the robes worn by the Chudley Cannons Quidditch team?
- Bright orange
- Emerald green
- Deep purple
- Sky blue
Which national team did Viktor Krum play for as a Seeker during the 1994 Quidditch World Cup?
- Bulgaria
- Ireland
- Peru
- Luxembourg
According to the historical text 'Quidditch Through the Ages', in what calendar year was the very first Quidditch World Cup tournament held?

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How many points is the Golden Snitch worth to the team whose Seeker catches it?

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Identify the ancient, highly dangerous wizarding sport from Scotland that involved players strapping cauldrons to their heads to catch falling boulders, which was finally banned in 1762.

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Name the famous all-female Welsh professional Quidditch team that Ginny Weasley joined as a Chaser after leaving Hogwarts.

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Who was the Minister for Magic immediately preceding Cornelius Fudge, famous for her tenure during the end of the First Wizarding War?
- Millicent Bagnold
- Ignatius Tuft
- Nobby Leach
- Eugenia Jenkins
On which level of the Ministry of Magic headquarters is the Department of Mysteries located?
- Level Nine
- Level Seven
- Level Five
- Level Two
In what year did Kingsley Shacklebolt permanently take office as the Minister for Magic, following the Battle of Hogwarts?

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What is the name of the largest department in the Ministry of Magic, which oversees the Auror Office and the Wizengamot Administration Services?
- Department of Magical Law Enforcement
- Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes
- Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures
- Department of International Magical Cooperation
Name the high court of wizarding law in Britain that oversees major criminal trials and hearings, such as Harry Potter's hearing for underage magic.

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Which specific sub-office within the Ministry of Magic famously employs Arthur Weasley at the start of the Harry Potter series?
- Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office
- Muggle-Born Registration Commission
- Office of Muggle Liaison
- Registry of Proscribed Charm Objects
How many members typically make up the Wizengamot during a full court trial?

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What is the name of the golden statue fountain located in the Atrium of the Ministry of Magic that was destroyed during the duel between Albus Dumbledore and Lord Voldemort?
- Fountain of Magical Brethren
- Fountain of Fair Fortune
- Fountain of Wizarding Unity
- Fountain of Fellowship
Identify the Senior Undersecretary to the Minister for Magic who later became the Hogwarts High Inquisitor.

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Who was the very first Minister for Magic, appointed in 1707 following the establishment of the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy?
- Ulick Gamp
- Artemisia Lufkin
- Grogan Stump
- Faris Spavin
Which magical artifact, created by Sybill Trelawney's ancestor, is used to detect Dark Magic and spins when danger is near?
- Sneakoscope
- Foe-Glass
- Secrecy Sensor
- Remembrall
What object did Dumbledore use to store and review memories, which Harry first discovered in his office in his fourth year?
- Mirror of Erised
- Pensieve
- Deluminator
- Vanishing Cabinet
Which of the Deathly Hallows is a legendary wand said to be unbeatable in a duel?
- The Elder Wand
- The Resurrection Stone
- The Cloak of Invisibility
- The Wand of Destiny
What dark artifact, purchased by Draco Malfoy from Borgin and Burkes, was used to smuggle Death Eaters into Hogwarts?
- Hand of Glory
- Cursed Opal Necklace
- Vanishing Cabinet
- Knockturn Key
Which founder's relic was turned into a Horcrux and hidden inside the Room of Requirement?
- Rowena Ravenclaw's Diadem
- Helga Hufflepuff's Cup
- Salazar Slytherin's Locket
- Godric Gryffindor's Sword
What magical device did Albus Dumbledore bequeath to Ron Weasley in his will, which can put out and return lights?
- Deluminator
- Put-Outer
- Omnioculars
- Lunascope
How many hands does the magical Weasley family clock have to track the location and status of each family member?

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How many legendary objects make up the Deathly Hallows?

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What single word completes the name of the magical mirror that shows the deepest, most desperate desire of a person's heart: the Mirror of...

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What legendary wooden cup, bound in gold, is used to select the champions for the Triwizard Tournament?

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Which of the following families is famously excluded from the "Sacred Twenty-Eight" list of pure-blood families due to their common Muggle surname?
- Potter
- Abbott
- Malfoy
- Ollivander
What is the ancestral motto of the House of Black, which translates from French to mean "Always Pure"?
- Toujours Pur
- Sancte et Sapienter
- Vincit Qui Patitur
- Ad Astra
From which Hogwarts founder did the pureblood Gaunt family directly descend, inheriting the ability to speak Parseltongue?
- Salazar Slytherin
- Godric Gryffindor
- Rowena Ravenclaw
- Helga Hufflepuff
Who was Sirius Black's younger brother, a Slytherin student who became a Death Eater but later turned against Voldemort?
- Regulus
- Phineas
- Alphard
- Cygnus
What was the maiden name of Bellatrix Lestrange, Narcissa Malfoy, and Andromeda Tonks before they married?
- Black
- Rosier
- Bulstrode
- Burke
Which family of the Sacred Twenty-Eight is famously considered "blood traitors" by other purebloods due to their association with Muggles and Muggle-borns?
- Weasley
- Prewett
- Crouch
- Yaxley
How many families were officially listed in the "Pure-Blood Directory" published in the 1930s, designating the so-called "Sacred" lineages?

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How many children did Arthur and Molly Weasley have in total, continuing their pureblood family line?

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Name the prominent pureblood family of Neville, whose Auror parents Frank and Alice were tortured into insanity by Death Eaters.

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Name the pureblood family of Ernie, a Hufflepuff student in Harry's year who boasted about his family's nine consecutive generations of wizarding blood.

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Who was the Minister for Magic immediately preceding Rufus Scrimgeour's appointment during the Second Wizarding War?
- Cornelius Fudge
- Pius Thicknesse
- Kingsley Shacklebolt
- Bartemius Crouch Sr.
Which dragon breed did Harry, Ron, and Hermione ride to escape from Gringotts Wizarding Bank?
- Ukrainian Ironbelly
- Hungarian Horntail
- Swedish Short-Snout
- Norwegian Ridgeback
In what year did the climactic Battle of Hogwarts take place, marking the official end of the Second Wizarding War?

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Identify the legendary goblin-made weapon that Neville Longbottom pulled from the Sorting Hat to destroy Voldemort's final Horcrux, Nagini.

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Which Death Eater was responsible for casting the Dark Mark over the Astronomy Tower on the night Albus Dumbledore was killed?
- Gibbon
- Thorfinn Rowle
- Corban Yaxley
- Amycus Carrow
What was the name of the underground, pirate radio program hosted by Lee Jordan that broadcasted real news about the war effort?
- Potterwatch
- The Phoenix Hour
- Wizarding Wireless News
- The Resistance Report
How many Harry Potter lookalikes drank the Polyjuice Potion to act as decoys during the escape from Privet Drive in the Battle of the Seven Potters?

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Provide the surname of the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor and werewolf who married Nymphadora Tonks and fought bravely at the Battle of Hogwarts.

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Which notable member of the Order of the Phoenix was killed by Lord Voldemort himself during the Battle of the Seven Potters?
- Alastor Moody
- Rufus Scrimgeour
- Ted Tonks
- Emmeline Vance
Which location served as the secure, Unplottable headquarters for the Order of the Phoenix during the Second Wizarding War?
- 12 Grimmauld Place
- The Burrow
- Shell Cottage
- Godric's Hollow

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