Forty-five hacks with a dull axe left him just a little attached. All he wants is to be in the Headless Hunt. This Nearly Headless Nick Quiz celebrates the castle’s most famous Gryffindor ghost.
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Nearly Headless Nick Quiz Questions
- What is Nearly Headless Nick’s full name?
- In what year did Nearly Headless Nick die?
- Which monarch’s court was Nick affiliated with before his death?
- Why was Sir Nicholas executed?
- How many blows did it take to nearly behead Sir Nicholas?
- Why was Nearly Headless Nick denied entry into the Headless Hunt?
- What sport does the Headless Hunt play that Nick cannot participate in?
- What special event did Nearly Headless Nick host in 1992?
- Which ghost publicly upstaged Nick at his deathday party?
- Who did Nick ask Harry to lie to on his behalf at the Deathday Party?
- What prevented Nick’s acceptance into the Headless Hunt?
- What spell mishap led to Nick’s arrest and execution?
- Which historical ghost is known to mock Nick’s nearly headless status?
- What did Sir Patrick accuse Nick of during his rejection?
- Which object did Nick wear to conceal his neck injury?
- What physical feature is most distinctive about Nick?
- What Hogwarts house does Nearly Headless Nick represent?
- Who did Nick convince to smash a Vanishing Cabinet as a distraction?
- What condition was Nick in after his encounter with the Basilisk?
- What potion helped restore Nick after the Basilisk attack?
- Why did Nick choose to remain as a ghost after death?
- Who is the only ghost that can intimidate Peeves?
- How does Peeves refer to Nick when mocking him?
- Which holiday coincides with Nick’s death and party date?
- What magical creature indirectly contributed to Nick’s Basilisk petrification?
- Which part of Nick's ghostly body is visibly affected by his cause of death?
- Who originally tried to fully execute Nick with a blunt axe?
- How does Nick describe his own decapitation?
- Where was Nick’s Deathday Party held?
- Who did Nick expect would be impressed by Harry’s testimonial at his party?