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Eric Whalley Quiz
Eric Whalley Quiz
What does Eric’s illness during Dumbledore’s visit symbolize thematically?
A prophecy interruption
Victory over illness
Isolation and the mundane contrast to magical destiny
Magical transformation
None
Who was caring for Eric Whalley and Billy Stubbs during their illness?
Mrs. Norris
Martha the staff member
Madam Pomfrey
Arabella Figg
None
What common literary technique is used by including Eric Whalley?
Foreshadowing a major battle
World-building through minor characters
Allegory for wizard-Muggle relations
Narrative misdirection
None
What is the surname of the orphanage matron who mentions Eric?
Jones
Cole
Evans
Brown
None
What mundane detail is associated with Eric’s mention?
Pudding theft
Flying broomstick
Broken wand
Chicken pox
None
How do fans generally view Eric Whalley’s role?
A potential Horcrux
A rare detail for trivia and realism
A ghost in Ravenclaw Tower
A hidden founder of Hogwarts
None
What does Eric’s sickness emphasize in the orphanage visit scene?
Tom Riddle’s social detachment
Harry’s magical training
The power of house-elves
Hogwarts’ security policies
None
How does Rowling use characters like Eric in Half-Blood Prince?
To introduce magical beasts
To reinforce atmosphere
To foreshadow prophecy
To create comedic relief
None
What is notable about Eric’s presence in the narrative?
He dies in a duel
He leads a rebellion
He is named but never appears on-page
He casts a spell
None
Which other major character lived at Wool’s Orphanage with Eric?
Alastor Moody
Remus Lupin
Tom Riddle
Severus Snape
None
Which book first mentions Eric Whalley?
Order of the Phoenix
Half-Blood Prince
Chamber of Secrets
Goblet of Fire
None
Which of the following is true about Eric’s magical ability?
He attended Beauxbatons
He was a registered animagus
He had none
He was expelled from Hogwarts
None
What role does Eric Whalley play in the Harry Potter narrative?
A recurring ghost in Hogwarts
A background character mentioned in Half-Blood Prince
A Gryffindor prefect
A student at Durmstrang
None
Who visited Wool’s Orphanage to meet Tom Riddle?
Horace Slughorn
Cornelius Fudge
Albus Dumbledore
Minerva McGonagall
None
Which other orphan is Eric Whalley mentioned alongside?
Billy Stubbs
Morfin Gaunt
Frank Bryce
Goliath
None
What detail about Eric contributes to the realism of the orphanage scene?
His magical talent
His friendship with Hagrid
His chicken pox
His enchanted object
None
What connects Eric Whalley and Billy Stubbs in canon?
They escaped the orphanage
They were both sick with chicken pox
They fought at the Ministry
They were sorted into the same house
None
How does Eric Whalley contrast with Tom Riddle in the story?
He is sick and ordinary
He is a pure-blood
He is a magical creature
He is a Hogwarts professor
None
Which of these best describes Eric’s narrative role?
Potion master
Magical prankster
Villain in disguise
Incidental background character
None
What illness did Eric Whalley have during Dumbledore’s visit?
Dragon pox
Chicken pox
Muggle flu
Spattergroit
None
What was Tom Riddle’s age during the orphanage visit?
17
6
11
15
None
What effect does naming characters like Eric Whalley have on the reader?
Introduces a villain
Reveals a prophecy
Adds depth and realism to the setting
Confuses the storyline
None
What does Eric Whalley’s name contribute to the scene's tone?
Prophetic power
Muggle mundanity
Comic absurdity
Magical mystery
None
What year did Dumbledore visit Wool’s Orphanage?
1938
1926
1994
1971
None
Where did Eric Whalley live as a child?
Spinner’s End
The Leaky Cauldron
Wool’s Orphanage
Privet Drive
None
Which Harry Potter chapter includes Eric’s name?
The Flight of the Prince
The Secret Riddle
The Dark Mark
The Slug Club
None
What major magical event occurred shortly after Eric’s illness?
The Goblet selecting champions
The Battle of Hogwarts
The Triwizard Tournament
Tom Riddle’s admission to Hogwarts
None
Which adult recounted Eric's condition during the orphanage visit?
Mrs. Cole
Miss Grubbly
Mrs. Figg
Mrs. Dursley
None
How is Eric Whalley’s significance similar to Dot's in Little Hangleton?
Both are Hogwarts professors
Both are magical creatures
Both serve in the Ministry
Both are minor characters adding realism
None
Which of the following would best describe Eric’s screen time in films?
He appears briefly in flashback
He works at the Leaky Cauldron
He is never shown
He duels Tom Riddle
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