Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Book Quiz (Part 3 of 6) | Hogwarts Express, Sorting Hat

Created by FreeQuiz.ai, this is Part 3 of 6 in our Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Book Quiz, focusing on the chapters where Harry finally leaves the Muggle world behind and begins his life as a wizard. Every question is based only on the original book text by J.K. Rowling, ensuring this quiz rewards true readers and challenges those who only remember the films. We begin with Harry’s emotional farewell to the Dursleys as he heads to King’s Cross Station. The book includes details about Vernon Dursley mocking Harry when he doesn’t know how to reach Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, and Rowling’s description of Harry’s nervousness as he watches the Weasley family push their trolleys through the barrier. You’ll face questions about the exact dialogue Mrs. Weasley uses to guide her children — “packed with Muggles, of course” — and the way Harry follows Ginny’s longing gaze at the platform. Next comes the unforgettable Hogwarts Express journey, where Harry meets Ron Weasley for the very first time. Expect trivia about Harry buying nearly every sweet from the trolley, from Chocolate Frogs with collectible cards, to Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans, Drooble’s Best Blowing Gum, and Pumpkin Pasties. In the book, Rowling carefully describes Ron’s astonishment as Harry shares his wealth of wizarding money, making this a defining moment in their friendship. Questions will also cover the introduction of Hermione Granger, who barges into the compartment to repair Neville’s lost toad Trevor and instantly demonstrates her intelligence, quick wit, and slightly bossy nature. Book readers will recall her very first spell attempt and her exact dialogue about “It’s LeviOsa, not LevioSAR.” The quiz also explores Draco Malfoy’s official book introduction on the train — in contrast to his earlier robe shop appearance in Diagon Alley. You’ll be tested on how Draco, Crabbe, and Goyle attempt to bully Harry, how Ron stands up to them, and how Scabbers (Ron’s rat, later revealed as Peter Pettigrew) bites Goyle. This early encounter shows Draco’s arrogance and helps define the rivalry that lasts for years. Once the train reaches Hogsmeade, the students travel across the black lake in boats guided by Hagrid. Rowling’s descriptions of the water reflecting the stars and the towering silhouette of Hogwarts Castle are magical details missing from the movie. Our quiz questions bring these passages to life and test whether you can recall the exact atmosphere J.K. Rowling created in her writing. We then move into the Sorting Hat ceremony in the Great Hall. Expect challenging questions about the order in which characters are sorted, the Sorting Hat’s hesitation over placing Harry in Slytherin, and the way Harry desperately wishes to be placed in Gryffindor. The quiz highlights the Sorting Hat’s internal conversation with Harry — a book-only detail that reveals much about his character. You’ll also be asked about Hermione’s sorting, Ron’s placement, and the introduction of the ghostly figures like the Fat Friar, Nearly Headless Nick, and the Bloody Baron. Finally, this section covers Harry’s first feast at Hogwarts, with Rowling’s detailed description of the magical dishes appearing on the tables, from roast beef to treacle tart (Harry’s favorite dessert). We also test your knowledge of Dumbledore’s eccentric start-of-term speech, where he randomly mentions words like “Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!” — a quirky moment that’s far more prominent in the book. This part ends with Harry’s first night in the Gryffindor Tower dormitory, surrounded by his new friends and the thrill of a life finally beginning. Rowling’s details — the moving staircases, the talking portraits, and the comfort of belonging — all appear in this section of the quiz. Keep track of your score as you play. By the time you finish all six parts, you’ll discover if you’re a Dursley Detention Case, fumbling through the basics, or a True Gryffindor Book Master, rivaling Hermione’s encyclopedic memory of the text. Created by FreeQuiz.ai, the home of the most detailed Harry Potter book quizzes online. From Philosopher’s Stone to Deathly Hallows, we cover every chapter, every spell, every character, and every hidden detail that makes the books richer than the films.