Chapter 4 Events
Through owls delivering letters/newspapers.
What did Hagrid buy Harry for his birthday?
A snowy owl.
The name of the wizard bank.
Gringotts.
"She was bewildered by the news as she tried to figure out the case."
The meaning of the word bewildered in this sentence.
Confused, puzzled, unsure.
"The news had given an ashen quality to their skin."
Define "ashen" in this sentence.
Pale or gray in color or complexion.
How did Harry's parents actually die?
They were blown up.
What is one thing about the wizard bank that is different from a non-magic bank?
Ran by goblins, has a mine cart to get to vaults, might be guarded by dragons.
Name the three types of wizard money.
Knuts, galleons, and sickles.
What's something Harry hears about from the boy in the robe shop?
"I reckon that there's truth to that story."
What does the word "reckon" mean in the sentence?
Think suppose, suggest.
What did Hagrid's magic do to Dudley?
Give him a pig tail.
Name one item that is needed for Hogwarts school.
Books, brass scales, an animal (owl, toad, cat), cauldron, robes, wand, bottles.
What is special about a wand?
No two are just the same.
"Their courage never quailed as they faced the threat."
Define the definition of the word "quailed" in the sentence.
Faltered, recoil, give up.
"They ruefully places the flowers down on the grave."
The meaning of the word "ruefully" in this sentence.
Expressing pain, sadness, or sorrow.
Who was Voldemort, according to what Harry has learned in this chapter?
A wizard that has gone bad.
Something first years don't get to have at Hogwarts.
Brooms.
What was special about the phoenix feather that was part of Harry's wand?
That the phoenix produced another feather - which was used in Voldemort's wand.
What does Professor Quirrell teach?
Defense against the Dark Arts.
"She scuttled along to get out of the way."
Define "scuttle" in the sentence.
Move hurriedly/quickly.
What is Hagrid's title at Hogwarts?
Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts
Why does Harry not like the boy he meets when he's getting his robes fitted?
The boy reminds him of Dudley.
What is the Ministry of Magic's job?
To keep magic a secret.
They all wanted to shake his hand and greet or talk to him.
"They shared the week's ration of food amongst themselves."
Definition of the word "ration" in this sentence.
Allowance/amount of food given for a set period of time.