Quidditch Test for Hogwarts Team Tryouts

By: Denis Priesnov

Updated: 3 months ago

The Harry Potter books are full of wonders and magical things. The wizarding community lives surrounded by the wonders that are simply mundane for them. Flying brooms, self-stirring cups, and owl post are as regular for them as our (muggle) home cutlery for us.

Among the numerous things with a magical substitute, wizards also have their types and sports and games. The most important and famous one is undoubtedly Quidditch. This is the game that has managed to conquer the whole magical world, not limited by Great Britain's confines. International championships are even held! J.K.Rowling has compared Quidditch to football by its popularity and significance. And it bears many similarities with Europe's favorite sport, starting from some of the basic rules, organizations, and tournaments.

If you are an avid fan, you've probably already read Quidditch Through the Ages - a complimentary publication that explains the history and in-depth rules of this magical sport. Note that this Quidditch quiz will cover quite a few topics from the book. Though, you may know these Quidditch basics from the official website, forums, and other sources. I'm sure you'll do great!

Now, let's take a closer look at QUidditch to refresh our knowledge about this sport before the quiz, shall we?

Quidditch History

Quidditch has been an essential part of wizards' leisure activities for a long time. I will not mention the exact timeline as it will be revealed in the Quidditch trivia quiz, but it's been definitely more than several hundred yet. Throughout that time, rules changed and evolved. At first, there even was no Seeker! Can you imagine a game of Quidditch without this player? I certainly cannot. When does it ever end in this case?

It took many years to evolve into what we know as the modern Quidditch game. During this time, its history saw many exciting events, games, and players. Sure, Harry was the youngest player in what - a century? And only in Hogwarts. Besides him, there were many talented young boys and girls around the world who would beat him. (I still love you, Harry).

Hogwarts

The Inter-House Hogwarts Cup is of great interest as well. While we hear all about House Unity, they are still competitive and want to prove who's the school's best House. And a healthy dose of competitiveness is always welcome among children. To keep it sound, Quidditch is the best medium to let it all pour out.

We see some of the most interesting events revolve around Quidditch matches. With Harry around, almost no game goes uneventful and unnoticed. He seems to attract all kinds of trouble at this time specifically. It's a wonder that he's not magically "summoned" all those registered fouls upon his poor head.

Now, if you are ready to remember every little bit you know about this game and beat this Quidditch test, let's proceed to the first question!

If you are a Harry Potter fan, you may also like this Hogwarts Studies Quiz.

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Quidditch Test for Hogwarts Team Tryouts Questions

Why is the game called Quidditch?

Because it was originally played on square-shaped fields called 'quids'.
Named after Queerditch Marsh, the location where a game involving broomsticks and a quaffle was first recorded in folklore.
Comes from the ancient word 'quidestitch', meaning 'chasing leather balls in the sky'.
There is no specific explanation given in the books

Where was the first Quidditch game played?

Queennitch Field
Quedritch Glen
Queerditch Marsh
Queedrich Valley

How old is Quidditch?

around 500
around 1000
around 1500
around 2000

The first version of Blugders were simply enchanted flying ...

puddings
rocks
nifflers
balls

The early versions of Quidditch had players flying on

uprooted trees
thick hay bales
mops
carpets

In what year was the Snitch introduced?

895
1023
1269
1570

The first Snitch was

A magical, floating crystal that changed colors to avoid capture
A bird called the Golden Snidget, which was used in early Quidditch games
A small, enchanted pumpkin used in medieval Quidditch games
A brightly colored parrot trained to fly away from players during early Quidditch matches

Who created the first modern-type Snitch?

Bowman Wright
Alberic Grunnion
Montague Knightley
Miranda Goshawk

A Seeker was originally called

Hunter
Trapper
Tracker
Tail

What term describes "flying with the intent to collide"?

Blatching
Bumphing
Stooging
Stumping

How many Quidditch fouls does the Department of Magical Games and Sports list?

The longest Quidditch game lasted for

a whole week
a fortnight
a month and a week
three months

In the Philosopher's Stone, Gryffindor won the game with Slytherin with what score?

150/140
170/60
200/190
210/200

In how many school Quidditch games did Harry play in Hogwarts?

Who got the Inter-House Quidditch Cup in the year 1993-94?

Gryffindor
Slytherin
Ravenclaw
Hufflepuff
not complete

What position did Dean Thomas play?

Beater
Keeper
Chaser
Seeker

Who were Quidditch commentators in the Half-Blood Prince?

Zacharias Smith and Luna Lovegood
Lee Jordan and Luna Lovegood
Lee Jordan and Ginny Weasley
Seamus Finnigan and Luna Lovegood

According to Quidditch rules, what is the height limit players are allowed to fly up?

100 feet
200 feet
300 feet
no limits

Quidditch rule: Can anyone on the team block Quaffle hots to the hoops?

yes
no, only the Keeper

Quidditch rules: Can players have wands on the field?

yes
no, wands are not allowed

What does the term Wronski Feint mean?

A Keeper keeps one hand and one foot on the broom and hangs below for maximum coverage
A Chaser stands on their broomstick and leaps, thrusting the Quaffle towards a goalpost
A Seeker dives down sharply "noticing the Snitch" and pulls up at the last second, causing the opposing Seeker to crash
One Chaser flies upward, and then throws the Quaffle down to another Chaser directly below

Quidditch rules: Can any player catch a Snitch and pass it to the Seeker?

yes
no
only the Keeper

What team is Ron's favorite?

Puddlemere United
Chudley Cannons
Wimbourne Wasps
Holyhead Harpies

What organization helped with the 1994 Quidditch World Cup?

The International Quidditch League Association
Federation Internationale de Quidditch Association
Multi-National League de Quidditch
Quidditch Internazionale

When was Quidditch finalized into its final current shape?

1796
1813
1883
1911

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