general knowledge Online Quiz - 5613

In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Voldemort uses Lucius Malfoy's wand after his own wand fails against Harry's. During the Seven Potters battle and subsequent attempts to kill Harry, Voldemort borrows Malfoy's wand, demonstrating his desperation to overcome the twin-core connection with Harry's wand. The other options (Yaxley, Wormtail, Bellatrix) were Death Eaters but Voldemort specifically sought and used Malfoy's wand.

Harry Potter lives at 4 Privet Drive in Little Whinging, Surrey with his aunt and uncle. Little Whinging is a fictional town created by J.K. Rowling for the series.

Aberforth Dumbledore is Albus Dumbledore's younger brother. He runs the Hog's Head pub in Hogsmeade and plays important roles in the series, including in the final battle at Hogwarts.

Severus Snape's father is named Tobias Snape, a Muggle. This is mentioned in the books and revealed through Snape's memories in the Pensieve. The question has a typo ('Sanpe' instead of 'Snape').

In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2), Hermione steals Boomslang skin and Bicorn horn from Snape's private stores to complete the Polyjuice Potion. These are rare and dangerous ingredients not available to students.

'Pass out' is a phrasal verb meaning to lose consciousness or faint. Option A 'Faint' is the correct meaning. It should not be confused with 'pass around' (distribute) or 'pass up' (decline an opportunity).

'Run across' means to discover or find something by chance, often unexpectedly. For example: 'I ran across an old photo in the attic.' It doesn't mean to physically run across something.

'Hold up' means to endure or withstand pressure, difficulty, or opposition. It can also mean to rob (slang) or delay, but in the context of enduring pressure, option C is correct.

Iron Maiden's iconic mascot is Eddie, a zombie-like creature who appears on all their album covers and merchandise. Eddie was created by Derek Riggs and has been a central part of the band's imagery since their debut.

'Get by' means to manage to survive or cope, especially in difficult circumstances with limited resources. For example: 'We can get by with very little money.' It's about surviving or managing, not thriving.

Without context, 'call on' is ambiguous. It can mean 'to visit someone' in informal usage, but it also means 'to summon' or 'to recruit'. The question lacks the necessary context to determine which meaning is intended.

Nymphadora Tonks is the niece of Bellatrix Lestrange. Tonks is the daughter of Andromeda Tonks (née Black), who is Bellatrix's younger sister. This makes Tonks Bellatrix's niece.

Charity Burbage was the Muggle Studies professor at Hogwarts. She was captured by Death Eaters, brought to Malfoy Manor, and killed by Voldemort in 'Deathly Hallows' for advocating Muggle rights.

Nagini was Voldemort's snake and one of his Horcruxes. She was a magical snake who could communicate with Voldemort and was eventually killed by Neville Longbottom during the Battle of Hogwarts.

'Now You've Got Something To Die For' is by Lamb of God from their 2004 album 'Ashes of the Wake'. This track is one of their most politically charged songs, critiquing war and blind patriotism.

Joey Jordison was Slipknot's original drummer from 1995 to 2013, playing on their first four studio albums. He was known for his aggressive, fast-paced drumming style and was a founding member of the band.

Eddie is Iron Maiden's iconic zombie mascot, appearing on almost all their album covers and merchandise. Created by Derek Riggs, Eddie has evolved visually through the decades but remains the band's signature symbol.