Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Who is the author of the book? When did she publish a book?

J.K. Rowling, 1997

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“The truth." Dumbledore sighed. "It is a beautiful and terrible thing, and should therefore be treated with great caution.” Explain the meaning of this quote.

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What is the setting of the book?

Surrey, England, and the Hogwarts wizardry academy, unspecified time

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What position does Harry play in Quidditch?

Seeker

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Who decides where the children will be housed at Hogwarts?

The Sorting Hat

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What is the genre of the book?

Children’s book, fantasy tale

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What are the themes of the book?

The value of humility, the occasional necessity of rebellion, the dangers of desire

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What is the major conflict of the book series?

Harry attempts to stop Voldemort, who killed Harry’s parents, from stealing the Sorcerer’s Stone.

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How does Harry first learn that he is a wizard?

Hagrid has to track him down to tell him

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Name at least 5 characters from the book.

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What is the climax of the book?

Professor Snape’s apparent hex on Harry during the Quidditch game brings the simmering tension between good and evil out into the open, shifting Harry’s concern

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