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Cassandra Trelawney Quiz

What reaction did Sybill have when her heritage was challenged?

She became flustered and defensive

She cast a defensive hex

She denied her ancestry

She left Hogwarts temporarily

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What is a possible explanation for Sybill having the Sight despite generations of dilution?

She practiced ancient rituals to awaken it

She inherited more of Cassandra’s gift than expected

She studied under a centaur

She brewed a truth serum regularly

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What subject did Dumbledore consider eliminating before Sybill’s audition?

Care of Magical Creatures

Divination

Muggle Studies

Astronomy

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What does the symbolic meaning of “Cassandra” highlight in the narrative?

The pain of being right but not believed

The joy of untested prediction

The danger of overconfidence in magic

The power of ancient runes

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Which wizarding term is sometimes used for genuine prophecy?

True Sight

Unclouded Focus

Third Eye Truth

The Veiled Vision

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What did Sybill claim about Cassandra’s prophetic gift?

It passes only to the eldest child

It often skips generations

It must be taught through ritual

It fades entirely after one generation

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What Hogwarts subject continued partly because of Cassandra’s influence?

Astronomy

Defense Against the Dark Arts

Muggle Studies

Divination

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What magical term is used to describe Cassandra’s ability?

Animagus Talent

The Inner Eye

Occlumency

Second Skin

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What was the family gift passed down from Cassandra?

Legilimency

Parseltongue

The Inner Eye

Metamorphmagus ability

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Which magical publication or platform gives insight into Cassandra’s family legacy?

Magical Education Quarterly

The Daily Prophet archives

The Quibbler

Wizarding World (formerly Pottermore)

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What aspect of Sybill’s teaching style is sometimes linked to Cassandra’s legacy?

Her talent for Legilimency

The precision of spellwork

The dramatic delivery of predictions

The use of Time-Turners

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What was unique about Cassandra’s prophecies?

They required Veritaserum to interpret

They were consistently accurate and detailed

They were recorded in the Department of Mysteries

They could only be read from tea leaves

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What effect did Cassandra’s reputation have on the Trelawney family name?

It resulted in their exile from the Wizengamot

It marked them as blood traitors

It excluded them from the Sacred Twenty-Eight

It brought lasting credibility in Divination

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Who is Cassandra Trelawney’s famous descendant?

Professor Septima Vector

Bathilda Bagshot

Madam Poppy Pomfrey

Professor Sybill Trelawney

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Which subject at Hogwarts is most directly associated with Cassandra?

Ancient Runes

Charms

Divination

Defense Against the Dark Arts

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What literary theme is evoked by both Cassandra and Sybill's experiences?

The silence of the Inner Eye

True prophecies being ignored or dismissed

Potion-making as a metaphor for fate

The hero's journey through prophecy

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What was Cassandra Trelawney renowned for in the wizarding world?

She was a legendary Seer

She founded the Department of Mysteries

She was the first Hogwarts Headmistress

She invented the crystal ball

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Which book first mentions Cassandra Trelawney by name?

Goblet of Fire

Order of the Phoenix

Half-Blood Prince

Chamber of Secrets

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Why did Dumbledore initially agree to interview Sybill for a teaching post?

Because she taught abroad successfully

Because she had Ministry recommendations

Because McGonagall suggested her

Because she was a descendant of Cassandra

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How did Sybill refer to Cassandra when questioned by Umbridge?

As her magical mentor

As her grandmother twice removed

As her aunt on her father's side

As her great-great-grandmother

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Where is Cassandra believed to have lived during her lifetime?

14th century France

Likely 19th century Britain

20th century America

Medieval Scandinavia

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Which well-known mythological figure shares Cassandra’s name?

A Trojan prophetess cursed to be disbelieved

A Roman healer who could summon spirits

A Greek warrior known for foresight

A Celtic queen of omens

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Which aspect of prophecy does Cassandra’s gift represent?

Unconscious, involuntary truth-telling

Strategic manipulation of visions

Mind reading and influence

Potion-enhanced foresight

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Which canon source offers the most insight into Cassandra’s impact?

The Marauder’s Map annotations

Fantastic Beasts screenplays

Wizarding World character writings

Quidditch Through the Ages

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Which student’s question prompted Sybill to reference Cassandra’s skipped generations?

Dolores Umbridge

Hermione Granger

Harry Potter

Minerva McGonagall

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How many generations separate Cassandra from Sybill Trelawney?

Two

Three

Five

Four

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In mythology, what was Cassandra's curse?

She could only predict death

She would speak true prophecies but never be believed

She could never remember her own visions

She would go blind each time she prophesied

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What was the implication of Cassandra’s legacy for Sybill’s job offer?

It led the Ministry to appoint her as Headmistress

It influenced Dumbledore to hire her despite doubts

It helped Sybill become Head of Ravenclaw

It gave her automatic tenure

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How did the Ministry reportedly regard Cassandra’s abilities?

With legal restriction

With skepticism and doubt

With great reverence and respect

With suspicion and regulation

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What quality of Cassandra’s was said to diminish in later generations?

Her charm-based magic

Her powerful Seer gift

Her Transfiguration skills

Her ability to teach

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