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Rowling received an honorary degree from the University of Aberdeen in 2006.

Author - J K Rowling

How well do you know J. K. Rowling and her magical worlds? Test your memory of her life, characters and stories in this specialist author quiz.

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Fascinating Fact:

The seven Harry Potter novels have sold over 600 million copies worldwide and are the best selling book series in history.

In Specialist Books, this quiz explores J. K. Rowling’s life, career and writing. You’ll revisit key details about her background, inspirations, major characters and how the Harry Potter series reshaped modern reading.

Key Terms

Fantasy series: A connected group of stories set in an imagined world with magic or supernatural events.
Protagonist: The main character that a story mostly follows, such as Harry Potter in Rowling’s books.
Pseudonym: A pen name an author uses instead of their real name, like Robert Galbraith for Rowling’s crime novels.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What kind of books did J. K. Rowling write?

J. K. Rowling is best known for the Harry Potter fantasy novels, but she has also written companion books, adult fiction and crime novels published under the name Robert Galbraith.

In what order should I read the Harry Potter books?

You should start with Philosopher’s Stone, then read each book in publication order through to Deathly Hallows so the story, characters and themes develop in the intended sequence.

Why is J. K. Rowling important in modern literature?

Rowling is important because her books encouraged millions of children and adults to read for pleasure, boosted interest in fantasy fiction and sparked huge discussions about themes like prejudice and power.

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1 .

In which English county was J K Rowling born?

Gloucestershire

Somerset

Warwickshire

Worcestershire

She was born in Yate, 12 miles northeast of Bristol

2 .

The Hogwarts Express, in the Harry Potter series, leaves from which London station?

Euston

Kings Cross

Marylebone

Paddington

It leaves from platform nine and three quarters

3 .

In 1990 J K Rowling's mother died after a 10-year battle with which illness?

Addison's disease

Alzheimer's disease

Motor neurone disease

Multiple sclerosis

Joanne helped to fund the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic in her mother's memory

4 .

Who played Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films based on J K Rowling's books?

Rupert Grant

Rupert Grent

Rupert Grint

Rupert Grunt

Rupert appeared in all eight Harry Potter films alongside Daniel Radcliffe as Harry and Emma Watson as Hermione

5 .

In the Harry Potter series, how many players are there in a Quidditch team?

One Keeper, two Beaters, three Chasers and one Seeker

6 .

How was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone retitled for release in the USA - Harry Potter and ...?

The Alchemist's Stone

The Magician's Stone

The Sorcerer's Stone

The Wizard's Stone

It was thought that an American audience would think the book was about philosophers rather than wizards with its original title!

7 .

After Richard Harris died in 2002, who took over the part of Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films?

Michael Gambon

Michael Gough

Michael Kitchen

Michael York

Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore was the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

8 .

What is the title of the seventh and final book in the Harry Potter series - Harry Potter and...?

The Deathly Hallows

The Deathly Hedgehogs

The Deathly Horseshoes

The Deathly Nightshade

It tells the story of the final confrontation between Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort

9 .

In the Harry Potter series, what is Hagrid's first name?

Rebus

Reuben

Rubeus

Rubik

Hagrid was played by the Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane in all eight of the Harry Potter films

10 .

What does the K stand for in J K Rowling?

Katherine

Kirstin

Katrina

Kathleen

Joanne has no middle name. Kathleen was her paternal grandmother’s name and was added at her publisher’s request who thought that initials, rather than a feminine name, would be more appealing to Harry Potter's target audience of young boys

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