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Dexter Fortescue Quiz
Dexter Fortescue Quiz
What does Dexter’s portrait do when someone misbehaves?
Casts minor jinxes
Sends sparks into the air
Pretends to fall asleep
Shouts reprimands
None
What historical quality is attributed to the Fortescue family?
Werewolf resistance training
Scholarly lineage
Ancient pure-blood activism
Mastery of divination
None
Which figure does Dexter support prominently during the Ministry’s intrusion into Hogwarts?
Dolores Umbridge
Cornelius Fudge
Albus Dumbledore
Severus Snape
None
Which artifact’s lore did Dexter reportedly pass through generations?
The Resurrection Stone
The Mirror of Erised
The Cloak of Invisibility
The Elder Wand
None
In which location does Dexter’s portrait frequently eavesdrop?
The Room of Requirement
The Headmaster’s Office
The Great Hall corridor
The Charms classroom
None
Why did J.K. Rowling connect Dexter to Florean Fortescue?
To set up a future villain reveal
To foreshadow a Quidditch scandal
To explain a Ministry conspiracy
To link Hogwarts history to Diagon Alley
None
Which characteristic best describes Dexter Fortescue’s personality as a portrait?
Silent and mysterious
Loud and opinionated
Sarcastic and evasive
Solemn and mournful
None
What trait of Dexter’s portrait often disrupts conversations?
He speaks very loudly
He vanishes unexpectedly
He falls asleep mid-sentence
He misremembers historical facts
None
What event in Order of the Phoenix showcases Dexter’s fiery temperament?
The broom confiscation hearing
The DA discovery confrontation
The fight over Trelawney’s dismissal
The Weasley twins’ fireworks rebellion
None
Whose portrait did Dexter frequently scold for disobedience?
Phineas Nigellus Black
Armando Dippet
Everard
Dilys Derwent
None
Dexter Fortescue’s portrait demonstrates what about Hogwarts portraits?
They retain aspects of personality
They cast spells like living wizards
They are fully sentient and independent
They can travel the whole castle freely
None
Where does Dexter Fortescue appear in the modern Hogwarts setting?
As a ghost in the Great Hall
In a portrait in the Gryffindor common room
In a portrait in the Headmaster’s Office
As a statue in the courtyard
None
What role does Dexter Fortescue ultimately play in the series?
A covert agent of the Ministry
A recruiter for Dumbledore’s Army
A keeper of the Hallows
A vocal guardian of Hogwarts tradition
None
During which book does Dexter loudly complain about Ministry corruption?
Half-Blood Prince
Deathly Hallows
Goblet of Fire
Order of the Phoenix
None
What physical item is Dexter Fortescue’s portrait known for using?
A quill pen
An ear trumpet
A walking stick
A magnifying lens
None
What real-world surname meaning fits the Fortescue name?
Silent river
Star flower
Deep forest
Strong shield
None
Which Hogwarts issue did Dexter Fortescue take seriously?
House-elf employment
Library cataloguing
Portrait responsibility
Quidditch rule enforcement
None
What did Florean Fortescue inherit from Dexter’s legacy?
Ownership of an enchanted vault
Detailed maps of Diagon Alley
A magical ice-cream recipe
Historical knowledge of key artifacts
None
Which Fortescue descendant inherited knowledge linked to Dexter?
Sullivan Fortescue
Lavinia Fortescue
Florean Fortescue
Derwent Fortescue
None
What does Dexter Fortescue shout when learning the Ministry cut a deal with a petty criminal?
“Foul play, I say!”
“Unforgivable treachery!”
“Outrageous misconduct!”
“Blatant corruption!”
None
Dexter Fortescue’s reaction to Umbridge’s actions represents what?
Support for Ministry oversight
Outrage at Ministry overreach
Approval of strict discipline
Neutral disdain for Hogwarts students
None
What position did Dexter Fortescue hold at Hogwarts?
Caretaker
Headmaster
Transfiguration Professor
Deputy Headmaster
None
What physical description is associated with Dexter Fortescue?
Tall with silver hair
Short with a crooked hat
Portly with a red nose
Thin with sharp features
None
In what key moment does Dexter Fortescue join the portraits in cheering?
Umbridge’s removal from Hogwarts
Sirius Black’s escape
Harry’s victory after Voldemort’s defeat
Dumbledore’s return from suspension
None
What Hogwarts relic was passed down through the Fortescue family line?
A secret map of Hogwarts
Knowledge of Ravenclaw’s Diadem
A goblin-made sword
A cursed locket
None
Which physical action often accompanies Dexter speaking?
Leaning out of the canvas
Adjusting his spectacles
Tapping his portrait frame
Waving his ear trumpet
None
Which book originally planned to use Dexter’s inherited knowledge as a plot device?
Chamber of Secrets
Prisoner of Azkaban
Deathly Hallows
Order of the Phoenix
None
Which theme does Dexter Fortescue’s character often support?
Duty to the current Headmaster
Rebellion against Hogwarts leadership
Neutrality in school politics
Indifference to Ministry affairs
None
Which quality makes Dexter Fortescue memorable to fans?
His calming mentorship
His booming voice and comic outrage
His ability to reveal prophecies
His dueling talents
None
Which key magical artifact did Dexter Fortescue possess knowledge of?
The Sword of Gryffindor
The Pensieve
The Philosopher’s Stone
The Elder Wand
None
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