Harry Potter Trivia and General Knowledge Quiz

Luna Lovegood in Book 5 (Order of the Phoenix) is the correct answer. She says this to Harry when she sees Thestrals, explaining that he's not mad because she can also see the invisible creatures. The other options are incorrect.

The White Tomb is the correct answer - it is the final chapter of Harry Potter Book 6 (Half-Blood Prince). This chapter refers to Dumbledore's white tomb and funeral. The other options are earlier chapters in the book.

Hermione Jean Granger is the complete canonical name of the character throughout the Harry Potter series. Her middle name Jean is mentioned in the books and confirmed by J.K. Rowling. Option B only gives her surname, while C and D are fictional variations with incorrect middle names.

In Deathly Hallows, to protect Harry's identity during Bill and Fleur's wedding, he uses the alias 'Barny Weasley'. This is part of the disguise using Polyjuice Potion. The other names are fictional variations not used in the book.

Kingsley Shacklebolt's Patronus is a lynx, as revealed in Deathly Hallows when he sends his Patronus messenger to the wedding. The lynx is a sleek, magical cat-like creature. The other options (Tiger, Phoenix, Dog) are Patronuses of other characters or incorrect.

Oprah Gail Winfrey (born January 29, 1954) matches all the clues - Academy Award-nominated, TV producer, literary critic, magazine publisher (O, The Oprah Magazine), and there was indeed discussion in 2008 about Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich offering her President Obama's vacated Senate seat. The other options are different personalities.

Griphook the goblin accompanies Harry, Ron, and Hermione (under the Imperius Curse) into Bellatrix's vault at Gringotts to retrieve the Horcrux. This is a key scene in Deathly Hallows. The other options are fictional or different characters.

Luna Lovegood recognizes Harry immediately at Bill and Fleur's wedding because she can see through Harry's disguise (he's using Polyjuice Potion to appear as 'Barny Weasley'). Luna's unique perception and ability to see things others miss allows her to identify him. The others at the wedding do not recognize him.

The Latin phrase 'Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus' literally translates to 'Never tickle a sleeping dragon'. This is the official motto of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, appearing on the crest. The other options are incorrect translations or unrelated phrases.

The Lost Symbol (2009) was Dan Brown's latest book at the time this question was written, following The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons. It features Robert Langdon and is set in Washington D.C. The other options are earlier books in the series.

Paul Hewson, known as Bono (option E lists 'Paul Bono'), is the lead singer of U2, born May 10, 1960. The songs mentioned ('Into the Heart,' 'Twilight,' 'Stories for Boys') are early U2 tracks. In March 2009, Bono did call Chris Martin a 'wanker' during a BBC interview and later apologized. The other options are different musicians.

Amitabh Bachchan hosted Bigg Boss Season 3, taking over from previous hosts. The other options (Arshad Warsi, Shilpa Shetty, Govinda) are Bollywood personalities but not the host of Season 3. This is specific knowledge about the Indian reality TV show.

Mani Ratnam's filmography matches exactly: Pallavi Anu Pallavi (1983, Kannada), Unaru (1984, Malayalam with Mohanlal), Pagal Nilavu and Idaya Kovil (early Tamil films).

Nearly Headless Nick desperately wants to join the Headless Hunt, an exclusive club for ghosts who have been fully beheaded - something he can never achieve since he's only nearly headless.

In the Triwizard Tournament's first task, each champion faced a different dragon. Harry Potter drew the Hungarian Horntail, considered the most dangerous of the four dragons.

Harry's wand is made of holly wood with a phoenix feather core - the same phoenix that gave another feather to Voldemort's wand, making them brother wands.

Kim Clijsters made a stunning comeback to tennis by winning the 2009 US Open women's singles title, defeating Caroline Wozniacki in the final.

Harry Potter was born on July 31st, the same day as his friend Voldemort tried to kill him as an infant - and the same day as the author's own birthday.

Despite its name, the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453) actually lasted 116 years, making "False" the correct answer.