Multiple choice general knowledge How many times was Nearly Headless Nick hit in his neck when he was killed? 13 25 38 45 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Nearly Headless Nick (Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington) was executed by having his head struck 45 times with a blunt axe, which didn't fully sever his head - hence his nickname. This specific number is established in the Harry Potter canon.