Chapter 1 Flashcards
(35 cards)
What was Mr. Dursley’s occupation?
He was the director of Grunnings, a firm which made drills.
On which day of the week does the story start?
A Tuesday.
How was the weather on the day the story started?
Dull, gray and cloudy.
What was the first animal mentioned in the series (describe)?
A large, tawny owl.
At what time did Mr. Dursley leave for work?
At half past eight.
What did Dudley do during his tantrum?
He threw cereal at the walls.
What did Mr. Dursley call Dudley when he was going to work?
Little tyke.
What was the first sign of weirdness Mr. Dursley saw?
A cat reading a map on the corner of the street.
What did Mr. Dursley see on his way to work?
A lot of people in cloaks.
How did Mr. Dursley sit in his office?
With his back to the window.
On which floor was Mr. Dursley’s office?
On the 9th floor.
How many different people did Mr. Dursley yell at?
5.
What did Mr. Dursley do for lunch?
He went to the bakery across the road to buy a doughnut.
When did Mr. Dursley leave work?
At 5.
What colour was the cloak of the man who Mr. Dursley walked into?
Violet.
What is McGonagall’s animangus?
A tabby cat with square markings around its eyes.
What was Dumbledore wearing the first time he was introduced?
Long robes, a purple cloak that swept the ground and high-heeled, buckled boots.
What is the first magical object that appears in the series?
The Put-Outer.
What did the Put-Outer look like?
A silver cigarette lighter.
How many times did Dumbledore click the Put-Outer in Privet Drive?
13, 12 times to take the lights, once to release them.
What shape were McGonagall’s glasses?
Square.
What colour was the cloak McGonagall was wearing at Privet Drive?
Emerald.
What colour was McGonagall’s hair?
Black
Who did Prof. McGonagall think was responsible for the shooting stars in Kent?
Dedalus Diggle.
