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Martha Quiz
Martha Quiz
In which magical object is Martha’s scene preserved?
Dumbledore’s Pensieve
The Sword of Gryffindor
Tom Riddle’s diary
The Mirror of Erised
None
What makes Martha a particularly obscure character in the series?
She was cut from early drafts of the book
She is described in passing and then removed in film
She is referenced in companion novels only
She is only named once and has no lines
None
What detail indicates Martha had known Tom Riddle for years?
She worked there since before his birth
She taught him reading and writing
She was his personal nurse
She delivered his birth certificate to Hogwarts
None
Why is Martha only briefly mentioned in the book?
She dies before Tom Riddle is accepted to Hogwarts
She is a disguised member of the Order
She plays a supporting role in setting the scene
She replaces Mrs Cole as matron midway through
None
What theme does Martha’s presence reinforce in the Tom Riddle memory?
The betrayal of the Order of the Phoenix
The mundanity of evil beginnings
The grandeur of wizarding lineage
The failures of Hogwarts education
None
What does Martha being on duty suggest about the orphanage’s structure?
It was run entirely by one person
It closed during school holidays
It was owned by a private magical trust
It operated with rotating caretakers
None
During Dumbledore’s visit to the orphanage, what was Martha doing?
Escorting Dumbledore to the entrance
Filing incident reports
Tending to children with chicken pox
Preparing lunch for visiting guests
None
What is a potential trivia use of Martha in Harry Potter fan quizzes?
As a wandmaker reference
As a deep-cut question testing memory of obscure Muggle characters
As a magical beast identifier
As a founder of Hogwarts
None
How does Martha’s scene compare to Mrs Roberts’s appearance in Goblet of Fire?
Both are revealed to be squibs later
Martha is a witch, Roberts is not
Both are Muggle women caught briefly in wizard-adjacent events
Martha is married, Roberts is single
None
Which Harry Potter character later recalls the memory in which Martha appears?
Harry Potter
Hermione Granger
Sirius Black
Neville Longbottom
None
Why does J.K. Rowling include a character like Martha in the scene?
To foreshadow Dumbledore’s duel
To ground the setting in realism
To serve as a recurring comic relief
To mislead readers about Mrs Cole
None
Which illness might symbolically link Martha’s duty to the vulnerability of childhood?
Scrofungulus
Chicken pox
Lycanthropy
Wand-rot
None
What does Martha’s character subtly emphasize about Tom Riddle’s upbringing?
He grew up surrounded by ordinary Muggles
He had early magical tutors
He was raised by wizarding relatives
He lived in an all-magical orphanage
None
What style of writing best describes Martha’s inclusion?
Melodramatic and romantic
Allegorical and symbolic
Economical and grounded
Whimsical and exaggerated
None
In which book does Martha appear?
Order of the Phoenix
Goblet of Fire
Chamber of Secrets
Half-Blood Prince
None
How long had Martha likely worked at the orphanage by 1938?
Less than six months
Over fifty years
Just one year
At least twelve years
None
What was the broader narrative purpose of Dumbledore’s visit where Martha is present?
Investigating magical accidents
Recruiting young Tom Riddle for Hogwarts
Conducting a census of magical children
Inspecting Muggle orphanage conditions
None
What is Martha’s defining moment in the series?
Being mentioned as caring for sick children
Welcoming Dumbledore at the door
Delivering Hogwarts letters to the orphans
Challenging Tom Riddle’s authority
None
What makes Martha different from Mrs Cole narratively?
She is the only one aware of magic
She tries to convince Tom to flee
She does not directly interact with Dumbledore
She reports Tom to the Ministry
None
How many lines of dialogue does Martha have in the book?
One
Three
None
Five
None
What year did Dumbledore visit Wool’s Orphanage to meet Tom Riddle?
1938
1932
1926
1943
None
Which of the following is true about Martha’s magical status?
She was a squib
She was a Muggle
She was a witch under cover
She was a half-blood unaware of her magic
None
What does Martha’s presence suggest about Wool’s Orphanage?
It was located within wizarding London
It secretly trained magical children
It was operated by squibs under Ministry oversight
It had multiple staff to manage the children
None
What does Martha’s role help convey about the orphanage?
It was under Ministry surveillance
It secretly protected magical children
It was charmed against magical interference
It was a normal Muggle-run institution
None
What illness was Martha tending to during the orphanage scene?
Whooping cough
Chicken pox
Dragon pox
Spattergroit
None
What is the tone of Martha’s brief appearance in the narrative?
Romantic and mysterious
Ominous and prophetic
Comedic and absurd
Realistic and incidental
None
Which character primarily speaks with Dumbledore during the visit to the orphanage?
Martha
Yvonne
Mr Roberts
Mrs Cole
None
Who is Martha in the Harry Potter series?
A healer at St Mungo’s Hospital during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries
An orphanage worker at Wool’s Orphanage during Tom Riddle’s childhood
A witch who served in the Goblin Liaison Office
A magical seamstress employed at Madam Malkin’s
None
What is Martha's role at Wool’s Orphanage?
Night watch for magical intrusions
Caretaker for children including those who were ill
Headmistress overseeing magical education
Cook and kitchen supervisor for the staff
None
What is Martha’s full name in the books?
Martha Evans
Martha Cole
Martha Dalloway
It is never given
None
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