Chapter 1
How did Mrs. Dursley feel about her sister, Mrs. Potter?
Doesn’t like her, pretends she doesn’t exist
How did the Dursleys treat Harry? Give me 2 examples
Mean, rude, unwanted servant
What happened to the letters when Mr. Dursley tried to board up the cracks in the house?
They went under the door, in the cracks, and threw the bathroom window
Who is the Keeper of Keys at Hogwarts?
Hagrid
Who killed Mr. and Mrs. Potter?
Voldemort
What was the only thing Harry liked about his appearance?
His scar
Where did the Dursleys take the family to get away from the letters?
Shack on a rock in the sea
Describe Hagrid’s Physical appearance and occupation.
Giant man, long shaggy mane of hair, wild tangled beard, eyes glinting like black beetles
Who brought Harry to the Dursleys and what was his transportation?
Hagrid, Motorcycle
Describe Harry’s cousin Dudley.
Fat, large, mean, thick blond hair, hates exercise, pink face, not much neck, small watery blue eyes, fat head
After everyone went to bed, what was Harry counting down to?
His birthday
What were a couple of things Harry could remember about the night Voldemort killed his parents and tried to kill him?
Blinding flash of green light, a high cold cruel laugh
On the day Harry’s parents died, what were 3 strange things happening that Mr. Dursley noticed?
Cat, owls/shooting stars, people wearing robes
What happened in the reptile house while Harry was looking at the snake?
He talked to the snake, the glass vanished and the snake escaped
Why didn’t the Dursleys want Harry to read the letters coming in?
They wanted nothing to do with “those people” (wizards)
Who came to deliver a letter to the shack? (First and Last name)
Rubeus Hagrid
What does the word CRANE mean, in context of the book?
To stretch the neck to listen in or eavesdrop
Who calls kids HOODLUMS in the book?
Uncle Vernon
What does the word SNEER mean, in context of the book?
To smile, laugh, or contort the face while showing contempt (feeling that a person or a thing is beneath)
What does the word WRIGGLE mean, in context of the book?
To twist and turn the body