Quiz
1. The game of Quidditch was invented in which century?
2. The sport is named Quidditch because:
3. What did Elliot Smethwyck invent in 1820 that made playing Quidditch a lot more comfortable?
4. The Golden Snitch that the Seeker tries to capture is meant to resemble what?
5. The Wizards' Council found it necessary to enforce rules to hide the existence of Quidditch from Muggles. Which of the following was not a precaution suggested by the Council?
6. The Quaffle (the ball used for scoring points) has evolved since Quidditch was first invented. All of these characteristics were true of the ancient Quaffle, but which one is still true today?
7. How many fouls are acknowledged in the Department of Magical Games and Sports Records?
8. The referee was originally known as what?
9. In the original game of Quidditch, Keepers had to do this in addition to guarding the goalposts.
10. When is the only time a player's feet may touch the ground during a Quidditch match?
1. The game of Quidditch was invented in which century?
11th century.
2. The sport is named Quidditch because:
The inventor of the sport lived near Queerditch Marsh.
3. What did Elliot Smethwyck invent in 1820 that made playing Quidditch a lot more comfortable?
The Cushioning Charm.
4. The Golden Snitch that the Seeker tries to capture is meant to resemble what?
A tiny bird that ancient wizards used to hunt.
5. The Wizards' Council found it necessary to enforce rules to hide the existence of Quidditch from Muggles. Which of the following was not a precaution suggested by the Council?
A tall brick wall should be built around Quidditch pitches.
6. The Quaffle (the ball used for scoring points) has evolved since Quidditch was first invented. All of these characteristics were true of the ancient Quaffle, but which one is still true today?
It is made of leather.
7. How many fouls are acknowledged in the Department of Magical Games and Sports Records?
700.
8. The referee was originally known as what?
The Quijudge.
9. In the original game of Quidditch, Keepers had to do this in addition to guarding the goalposts.
Try to score goals with the Quaffle.
10. When is the only time a player's feet may touch the ground during a Quidditch match?
When the captain calls for a time-out.