Transfiguration is one of the most well-known classes at Hogwarts. Students are taught how to change the appearance of a person or an object. We have put together a Harry Potter Transfiguration quiz that will test your knowledge! This includes questions from both the movies and the books. Only the biggest fans will be able to get a perfect score on this.
The Ultimate Harry Potter Transfiguration Quiz
Instructions: Just answer the questions below and we will tell you how you scored at the end. It will automatically move you on to the next question after selecting your answer. There will also be social sharing buttons at the very end so that you can easily share your result with your friends.
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Trivia Questions & Answers
Here are all of the quiz questions and answers. This will provide you with some additional context on the questions that you may have gotten wrong.
1) When Is The Final Year That Transfiguration Is A Mandatory Class For Students At Hogwarts?
At Hogwarts, it is a mandatory class from 1st to 5th year. After that, there is the option for the N.E.W.T level course, which is for the 6th and 7th years.
2) Who Is The Author Of A Beginner’s Guide to Transfiguration?
A Beginner’s Guide to Transfiguration was written by Emerick Switch. This textbook was required for students in their first and second-year classes. There is a portrait of Switch that hangs at Hogwarts.
3) What Grade Did Harry Potter Receive In His Transfiguration O.W.L?
Harry received an Exceeds Expectations (E) grade on his O.W.L, which is the second-highest grade behind Outstanding (O). Ron Weasley also received the same grade as Harry. Hermione Granger beat them both, with an Outstanding grade in the class.
4) True Or False: Professor Dumbledore Taught Transfiguration
This is true as Professor Dumbledore taught both Transfiguration and Defense Against The Dark Arts.
5) In The Books, Which Animal Did Harry & Classmates Have To Transform Into A Snuffbox During Their First-Year Exam?
Students had to change a mouse into a snuff box during their first-year exam.
6) In Harry’s first Transfiguration class, what animal does Professor McGonagall turn her desk into?
Professor McGonagall turns her desk into a pig during their first lesson.
7) What Is The Name Of The Wizarding Magazine That Focuses On Transfiguration?
The magazine is called Transfiguration Today and it is completely dedicated to the subject. Professor McGonagall was named the Most Promising Newcomer award from the magazine when she was still a student. Albus Dumbledore also wrote some columns for the magazine.
8) Cedric Diggory Uses Transfiguration During The Triwizard Tournament. What Does He Turn A Rock Into During The First Task?
Cedric Diggory turns a rock into a dog during the first task of the Triwizard Tournament. This was in order to distract the dragon that he had to face during the task. Cedric was lucky to survive this as the dragon lost interest in the dog and almost burnt him to a crisp.
9) What Type Of Cat Does Professor McGonagall Change Into?
Professor McGonagall can change into a Tabby cat, which is also her Animagus form.
10) Which Type Of Spells Do Students Learn About In Their Fifth Year?
Students learn about Vanishing Spells during their fifth year of Transfiguration.
Transfiguration Professor List
Here is a list of the known people who have taught the class at Hogwarts.
Albus Dumbledore
Albus Dumbledore taught Transfiuguration for a period of time at Hogwarts. He even served as the Head of the Transfiguration department. Dumbledore started his career teaching Defence Against The Dark Arts but he was moved to Transfiguration after he angered the Head of Magical Law Enforcement. Dumbledore was the Transfiguration professor when Tom Riddle attended Hogwarts.
Minerva McGonagall
The best known professor of the subject was Minerva McGonagall. She taught the class for most of Harry Potter’s time at Hogwarts. She also served as the Head of the Transfiguration department. McGonagall was known to be strict but also fair as a teacher. She is a registered Animagus, which means that she can demonstrate to her class when teaching them about Animagi.
Additional Transfiguration Facts
1) In early drafts, J.K Rowling was planning to call the class “Transfiguration/Metamorphosis”.
2) You need to score either an “E” (Exceeds Expectations) or an “O” (Outstanding) on your O.W.L’s and N.E.W.T’s in order to become an Auror.
3) You also need to score an “E” or an “O” in this class if you want to become a healer.
4) The Uagadou School of Magic in Africa is said to be very skilled at human transfiguration.
5) The class is also taught at the Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry .
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