Complex Characters, Events or Ideas
Garrick Ollivander, an expert wand-maker, was surprised of the choice of Harry's Wand. Why is that? Explanation Question.
It was the only wand that had a twin of which gave him his scar (Voldemort's wand).
Who said, "I can teach you how to bottle frame, brew glory, even stopper death..."?
Professor Snape
What might the theme of Love play in this novel? Explanation Question.
Answers may vary upon how well students explains; I.e. The love Harry's friends have to protect him when going through the stages of getting the stone.
Hagrid told Harry that he was a wizard on his 10th birthday. Explain your answer of why or why not.
False; it was his 11th birthday.
What happens in chapter 17? Explanation Question.
Harry and Quirrell/Voldemort meet and fight over the Sorcerer's Stone which leads in both of their demises. Harry wakes up in the company of Dumbledore whom explains the stone will be destroyed. Everyone says their goodbyes as the first year of Hogwarts ends.
Why did Harry get a hot burning pain on his scar when he looked at Snape at his first banquet at Hogwarts? Explanation Question.
Because Professor Quirrell, who at the time had Voldemort attached behind his head, was sitting next to Professor Snape.
Who said, “A lot of the greatest wizards haven’t got an ounce of logic, they’d be stuck in here forever”?
Hermione Granger
What might the theme of Rebellion play in this novel? Explanation Question.
Answers may vary upon how well students explains; I.e. The three wizards enter the 3rd-floor corridor after being told explicitly not to.
Harry first met Draco Malfoy at Hogwarts. Explain your answer of why or why not.
False; He first met him while being fitted for his school robes.
What happens in chapter 5? Explanation Question.
In Chapter 5 after Harry and Hagrid visit Gringotts, Harry meets Draco Malfoy when getting fitted for robes and receives his wand in Ollivander's wand shop.
In the beginning of the novel, it is clear that Snape dislikes Harry. Why do you think Harry and Professor Snape dislike each other so much? Explanation Question.
Professor Quirrell reveals that Snape dislikes Harry because Snape and Harry’s father, James, hated each other when they attended Hogwarts together. Harry dislikes Snape as he believes he was the one stealing the Sorcerer's stone.
Who said “It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends”?
Professor Dumbledore
What might the theme of Humility play in this novel? Explanation Question.
Answers may vary upon how well students explains; I.e. Harry's modesty which leads to his success on obtaining the sorcerer's stone.
Dumbledore was responsible for the trio finding out about the stone. Explain your answer of why or why not.
False; The trio found out from Hagrid accidently.
What happens in Chapter 3? Explanation Question.
After the Boa constrictor incident at the zoo, Harry receives a letter titled "The Cupboard under the Stairs" of which Uncle Vernon takes away from him. Many letters begin to arrive for Harry which leads Uncle Vernon taking the whole family to live on an island in a tiny shack. The chapter ends on Harry's birthday.
Why is the Philosophers stone such an important event within the novel? Explanation Question.
The stone may produce the Elixir of Life of which Voldemort wants to obtain and may turn any metal into gold.
Who said, "You're too nosy to live, Potter"?
Professor Quirrell
What might the theme of Desire play in this novel? Explanation Question.
Answers may vary upon how well students explains; I.e. Dudley's outrageous demands for birthday gifts.
Dumbledore gives Harry the invisibility cloak for Christmas. Explain your answer of why or why not.
True; Harry's father James left the cloak in Dumbledore's possession to give to Harry.
What happens in chapter 6? Explanation Question.
Harry arrives on platform 9 3/4, waiting for the Hogwarts express when he runs into the Weasley family. After sharing the same car as Ron, they begin to talk and become friends. Harry decides to buy the whole snack trolley for his new friend. This is also when Hermione Granger is first introduced into the story.
The mirror of Erised is known to show your greatest desires. What did Ron see in the mirror of Erised?
Ron saw himself as Head Boy with the House Cup and the Quidditch Cup.
Who said, “I always said he was off his rocker.”
Ron Weasley
What might the theme of Contrasting Regions play in this novel? Explanation Question.
Answers may vary upon how well students explains; I.e. the opposing worlds of the Magic world and the Muggle world.
The Philosopher's Stone was guarded by 7 things. Explain your answer of why or why not.
True; Fluffy the three - headed dog, devils snare, flying keys, troll, wizards chess, potions logic, and the mirror.
What happens in chapter 12?
Harry and Ron stay at Hogwarts over Christmas break. Harry wakes up to many presents and receives the invisibility cloak. He uses the cloak to go in the restricted-section in the library and ends up finding the Mirror of Erised of which he sees his two parents.