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100

Alan Rickman, otherwise best known for his portrayal of Hans Gruber in Die Hard, plays this Hogwarts teacher.

Who is Severus Snape?

100

This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you'll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.

Who is Pikachu?

100

William Golding's allegorical novel set on a deserted island, widely studied by English-speaking high school students.

What is Lord of the Flies?

100

This Swedish game, originally released for personal computers in 2011, has sold more copies than any other game.

What is Minecraft?

100

"From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs."

Who is Karl Marx?

200

Bludgers, quaffles, and golden snitches are balls used in this popular sport among witches and wizards.

What is Quidditch?

200

At rest, it looks just like a rock. Carelessly stepping on it will make it swing its fists angrily.

Who is Geodude?

200

The best-selling book worldwide is the frequently updated Xīnhuá Zìdiǎn, a dictionary of this language.

What is Chinese?

200

A mobile game designed by Dong Nguyen, removed from digital storefronts in February 2014 due to the creator's guilt over its addictive nature.

What is Flappy Bird?

200

“Never attempt to win by force what can be won by deception.”

Who is Niccolò Machiavelli?

300

This spell left 'The Boy Who Lived' with his iconic scar, and killed all else who had been cursed by it.

What is Avada Kedavra?

300

When it retracts its long neck into its shell, it squirts out water with vigorous force.

Who is Squirtle?

300

The best-selling novel ever written A Tale of Two Cities, and the well-known novella A Christmas Carol were both written by this British author.

Who is Charles Dickens?

300

This party game was originally conceived as 'Dragon King: The Fighting Game' until creator Masahiro Sakurai got the idea to include Nintendo game mascots as playable characters.

What is Super Smash Bros.?

300

“No one is more arrogant toward women, more aggressive or scornful, than the man who is anxious about his virility.”

Who is Simone de Beauvoir?

400

Despite its portrayal in the films, this Hogwarts house includes bronze in its colours, not silver.

What is Ravenclaw?

400

A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.

Who is Mewtwo?

400

A novella by Neil Gaiman, adapted into a stop-motion horror-fantasy film directed by Henry Selick in 2009.

What is Coraline?

400

At the time known as 'Jumpman', this iconic character made his debut in the 1981 arcade hit Donkey Kong.

Who is Mario?

400

“Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.”

Who is Sun Tzu?

500

Nearly Heardless Nick is portrayed by this British actor, best known for his membership in the Monty Python comedy troupe.

Who is John Cleese?

500

When this Pokémon expels a blast of superhot fire, the red flame at the tip of its tail burns more intensely.

Who is Charizard?

500

The world's largest library is found in this European capital city.

What is London?

500

This popular online Flash game was discontinued in March 2017 to great controversy, although fans continue to play on private servers.

What is Club Penguin?

500

"Sometimes you have to stomp on your prey to find your predator."

Who is Lauryn Porchak?

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