Q 01/05

Which world-famous London hat shop, founded in 1676, claims to be the oldest hat shop in the world?

A) Lock & Co.

B) Christys'

C) Bates

D) Herbert Johnson

Answer · why

A) Lock & Co.

The Lock family, descendants of James Lock who inherited the business from his master in 1759, still own and run the shop at 6 St James's Street.

Q 02/05

The Sorting Hat assigns Hogwarts first-years to one of how many houses?

A) Six

B) Four

C) Three

D) Five

Answer · why

B) Four

The Hat sits on each new student's head and announces Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or Slytherin.

Q 03/05

Which veteran British actor voiced the Sorting Hat in the Harry Potter films?

A) Michael Gambon

B) Robbie Coltrane

C) Leslie Phillips

D) John Hurt

Answer · why

C) Leslie Phillips

Phillips was best known for his suave 'Ding dong!' comedy persona from the Carry On films long before he lent his voice to Hogwarts.

Q 04/05

What colours are the stripes on the tall top hat worn by Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat?

A) Black and yellow

B) Blue and white

C) Green and white

D) Red and white

Answer · why

D) Red and white

The 1957 book was written to replace the dull Dick and Jane primers, and its title came from the first two rhyming words Geisel found on a restricted ...

Q 05/05

Who played the title role in the poorly received 2003 live-action film The Cat in the Hat?

A) Mike Myers

B) Jim Carrey

C) Robin Williams

D) Eddie Murphy

Answer · why

A) Mike Myers

The film was greenlit after Universal's Grinch movie did well, but critics savaged its humour, pacing and unfaithfulness to the book, and it disappoin...