Name: Hermione J. Granger House: Gryffindor Year: 6 O
1. What is a telephone? (1 mark)
The Telephone is a system that converts acoustic vibrations to electrical signals in order to transmit sound, typically voices, over a distance using wire or radio.
2. How do Muggles travel? (1 mark)
They travel by using cars, planes, bikes, boats, walking, and trains.
3. Who is the current Muggle Queen of England? (1 mark)
The current Muggle Queen of England is Queen Elizabeth II.
4. How do Muggles celebrate weddings? (1 mark)
In the Muggle Word, instead of the declaration of the newly weds being "bonded for life", the minster, reverend or priest declare them "man and wife". Also, instead of a shower of stars falling over their entwined fingers, they simply kiss.
They may also have a different venue for the reception, as no magic would be used to conjure up a band, dancefloor, refreshments etc.
5. Name three things Muggles use what we magical beings don't. (3 marks)
Muggles tend to use a lot of things we do not. Three of the most common are ; telephones, televisions and computers.
6. Ovens. Describe the use and importance. (2 marks)
An oven is a thermally insulated chamber used for the heating, baking or drying of a is most commonly used for cooking. They are important for making foods (such as raw meat) edible, therefore an eating source.
7. What are jeans? (1 mark)
Jeans are trousers made from the denim material.
8. Name the Muggle book series which involves a girl discovering she is a secret princess, and the book is published in a journal style, with popular 21st Century Muggle slang. (1 mark)
The book series is entitled "The Princess Diaries".
9. Who are William and Katherine? (1 mark)
Prince William is the eldest son of Charles and Dianna (Prince and Princess of Wales). He is also the third grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh. He is second in line of succession, behind his father. Katherine Middleton is his wife, who was a civilian until their wedding. They are now Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
10. Name the famous Muggle play featuring "star crossed lovers." (1 mark)
Romeo and Juliet.
11. What is the function of a bean-bag? (1 mark)
A bean bag (also beanbag) is a sealed bag containing dried beans, PVC pellets or expanded polystyrene. They are commonly used for sitting or for games.
12. Muggle-borns. What are they? (1 mark)
Muggle-borns are people who have magical abilities born to people who have no magic at all. For example, Colin Creevey and myself are Muggle-borns.
13. What are trainers? (1 mark)
Trainers are footwear, most commonly used for sports.
14. What is the function of the invention, the "iPod"? (1 mark)
An iPod is a pocket-sized device used to play music files, invented by Apple Inc.
15. Pictures move in the Muggle world. True or false? (1 mark)
False.
16. Televisions. Describe the use and importance. (2 marks)
Televisions are used for entertainment uses or advertising certain products. They can also be used to broadcast news. They are important for giving people information on what is going on in the world and advertising important products.
17. I shine in the light. I'm plugged in. Lumos doesn't turn me on, Nox doesn't turn me off. What am I? (1 mark)
A lamp.
18. What turns number 17 on and off? (1 mark)
A light-switch.
19. Can Muggles see Hogwarts? Why? (2 marks)
No because there is an enchantment over the castle to look like it's been demolished over time from a Muggle perspective to stop Muggles entering the grounds. It also has health and safety signs spaced around the castle.
20. Draw a washing machine in the space below and label it. (4 marks)
(link to it on my profile)
Hermione, you got 28/28! Full marks! Best grade in Muggle Studies up to date. Well done, 100 points to Gryffindor!
- C. Burbage.
Woop! Hermione got an "O", isn't she fantastic?
The washing machine drawing isn't one of my own invention, just one that I found online but, I need a good one for Hermione's :).
I have no idea who's next.