Defence Against The Dark Arts is one of the most popular classes at Hogwarts. In the class, students are taught ways to protect themselves against the dark arts. This includes learning about various spells, creatures, curses, and more. We have put together a difficult Defence Against The Dark Arts quiz that will test your knowledge.
The Ultimate Defence Against the Dark Arts Quiz
Instructions: Just answer the questions below and we will give you a result at the end. It will automatically move you on to the next question after you choose your answer. We have also included additional context about each question, which you can find if you keep scrolling.
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Defence Against The Dark Arts Quiz Questions And Answers
Here is some additional context about each trivia question and answer.
1) Which DADA Professor Had A Classroom That Smelled Like Garlic?
The answer is Professor Quirrell as several students noted that his classroom smelled like garlic. The rumor was that the garlic smell was in order to ward off any vampires.
2) In The Goblet Of Fire Movie, What Is The First Unforgivable Curse That Professor Moody Demonstrates On The Spider?
The Imperious curse was the first of the Unforgivable Curses that was demonstrated on a spider by Moody (aka Barty Crouch Jr.). That is followed by the Cruciatus curse and then the Killing curse.
3) In Professor Lupin’s First Lesson As Professor, Which Spell Does He Teach?
Professor Lupin teaches students the Riddikulus spell in his first lesson. Each student had to face a boggart, which shows their worst fear. Harry Potter’s worst fear turned out to be a Dementor, which Lupin had to help him get rid of.
4) What Is The Name Of The Textbook That Professor Umbridge Assigned To Her Class, Which Teaches Students Defensive Magic But In A “Secure, Risk-Free Way”
The name of the textbook that Professor Umbridge assigned was Defensive Magical Theory by Wilbert Slinkhard. This was her way of teaching students theory but not any practical defensive magic that they could use.
5) What Is The Name Of The Author That Wrote The First-Year Textbook, The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection?
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection was written by Professor Quentin Trimble. This book is required for both first and fourth-year students. Trimble is also a former Headmaster at Hogwarts.
6) What Grade Did Harry Receive On His O.W.L. Exam For The Class?
Harry received an Outstanding (aka an ‘O’) in his O.W.L exam, which is the highest level that you can achieve.
7) Who Wrote The Book, Wanderings With Werewolves?
Gilderoy Lockhart is the author of Wanderings With Werewolves, which was a required textbook when Lockhart was the DADA teacher. He also assigned several other of his own books as required reading for the class.
8) How Many Times Did Tom Riddle Apply To Teach The Class?
Tom Riddle applied to be the professor twice but was rejected both times. After the second time that Riddle was rejected, he then put a curse on the position. That is what led to professors only being able to stay in the role for one year.
9) What Year Do Students Learn Nonverbal Spells
Students begin to learn nonverbal spells in their 6th year of Defence Against The Dark Arts. They also learn nonverbal spells in Transfiguration and Charms class. As a result, students were able to cast spells without having to say anything.
10) Which Carrow Served As The Professor In 1997?
Amycus Carrow served as the DADA professor in 1997. His sister, Alecto Carrow, also served as the Muggle Studies professor during this time. He turned the class into ‘dark arts’ instead of teaching students any defense against them,
List Of All The Defense Against the Dark Arts Teachers
Here is a list of all the professors who have taught the subject.
Quirinus Quirrel
Quirinus Quirrel was the professor during Harry’s first year at Hogwarts. Before taking the role, he taught Muggle Studies at Hogwarts. Quirrell ended up dying after his body was taken over by Lord Voldemort.
Gilderoy Lockhart
Gilderoy Lockhart was the professor during Harry’s second year at Hogwarts. Prior to taking the role, he was a famous author.
Remus Lupin
Remus Lupin was the professor during Harry’s third year at Hogwarts. He was not employed prior to taking over the role due to him being a werewolf. Remus taught students about Boggarts and Patronuses while he was teacher.
Barty Crouch Jr. (Disguised As Mad-Eye Moody)
Barty Crouch Jr. was the professor during Harry’s fourth year at Hogwarts. He taught the class while disguised as Mad-Eye Moody.
Dolores Umbridge
Dolores Umbridge was the professor during Harry’s fifth year at Hogwarts. She didn’t allow students to learn any practical knowledge during her time as teacher.
Severus Snape
Severus Snape was the professor during Harry’s sixth year at Hogwarts. Prior to taking the role, he spent many years as the Potions Master at Hogwarts.
Amycus Carrow
Amycus Carrow was the professor during what would have been Harry’s seventh and final year at Hogwarts. Instead of teaching any defence, he taught students about the dark arts.
Albus Dumbledore
Albus Dumbledore taught the class when he first started teaching at Hogwarts. He later taught Transfiguration at the school and also went on to become Headmaster.
Galatea Merrythought
Galatea Merrythought taught the class for many years. She was said to have taught names like Tom Riddle, Albus Dumbledore, and Rebeus Hagrid during her tenure. In the 6th book/movie, Horace Slughorn is heard demanding that he wants Merrythought’s office if he returns to Hogwarts.
Patricia Rakepick
Patricia Rakepick served as the teacher for one year (prior to Harry coming to school). This was revealed in the Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery game.
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