Q 01/05

On what date was Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows published?

A) 16 July 2005

B) 21 July 2007

C) 31 July 2007

D) 21 June 2007

Answer · why

B) 21 July 2007

Bloomsbury spent £10 million trying to keep the contents secret until that day.

Q 02/05

How many copies did the book sell in the United States within 24 hours, a Guinness World Record?

A) 8.3 million

B) 9.5 million

C) 11 million

D) 12 million

Answer · why

A) 8.3 million

Another 2.65 million went in the UK in the same day.

Q 03/05

Which two members of the escort party die when the Order moves Harry from Privet Drive?

A) Mad-Eye Moody and Hedwig

B) Remus Lupin and Tonks

C) Fred Weasley and Colin Creevey

D) Kingsley Shacklebolt and Dedalus Diggle

Answer · why

A) Mad-Eye Moody and Hedwig

George Weasley loses an ear in the same attack.

Q 04/05

Which Ministry official is wearing the locket Horcrux when the trio infiltrate the Ministry of Magic?

A) Pius Thicknesse

B) Yaxley

C) Dolores Umbridge

D) Reginald Cattermole

Answer · why

C) Dolores Umbridge

They steal it but cannot destroy it, and its dark influence soon drives Ron away.

Q 05/05

What guides Harry to the frozen pond where the Sword of Gryffindor lies?

A) A Portkey

B) A Patronus

C) A phoenix

D) The Marauder's Map

Answer · why

B) A Patronus

The locket tightens around his neck as he dives and nearly drowns him.