Below you will find several homework options to choose from. The first 30 points will count as homework and anything over that, up to a total of 60 points, will count as extra credit (but I can't give you credit for more than 60 points total). Please send your homework to [email protected] The subject line should be "HW 4 - LesserKnowns" Don't forget to put your HOL name and House at the top of your email. This assignment is due no later than January 15th (fall term) / June 15th (spring term), 11:59 pm HOL time.
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Short Answer (2 points each)
Answer these using at least one or two complete sentences.
1. What subject was Florean Fortescue particularly knowledgeable about?
2. How did Florean Fortescue obtain his first job?
3. What Hogwart's House was Garrick Ollivander sorted into?
4. Where did Madeleine Malkin attend school and what subject did she excel at?
5. Why did Mr. Burke decide to leave the shop?
True or False (2 points each)
If the statement is false, please correct it to make it true.
1. Florean Fortescue followed the example of Fred and George Weasley by leaving Hogwarts before graduation.
2. The name "Ollivander" translates to "he who owns the olive wand".
3. It was Garrick Ollivander who was the first to make the correlation between wood and core and the harmonious balance between the two.
4. Madeleine Malkin's parents were devout followers of Lord Voldemort.
5. Abered Borgin was very close to his mother.
Multiple Choice (2 points each)
1. Florean Fortescue's ancestor, Dexter Fortescue once held a position at Hogwarts. He was employed as:
a) Groundskeeper b) Professor c) Charms Tutor d) Headmaster
2. Garrick Ollivander had a _____ memory:
a) Eidetic b) Forgetful c) Selective d) Non-existent
3. Madeleine Malkin's best friend was named:
a) Gertrude b) Helga c) Wanda d) Dorothy
4. Madam Malkin returned to France for a fashion show in:
a) 1992 b) 1989 c) 1983 d) 1997
5. Abered Borgin stole from ________ during a business transaction:
a) Harry Potter b) Lucius Malfoy c) Arthur Weasley d) Severus Snape
Research (20 points)
Borgin & Burkes has been home to some very interesting objects. Pick from one of the following and do a bit of research on them. (minimum 250 words and link your resources) Vanishing Cabinet, Opal Necklace, Hand of Glory, Slytherin's Locket
Opinion (10 points each) (150 word minimum)
1. What do you think the fight between Damianus Borgin and Caractacus Burke was about? 2. What do you think happened to Caractacus Burke that made him leave his shop?
Creative (10 points) Each of these shopkeepers take great pride in their establishments. It is your job to create a billboard to place in front of one of their shops in order to increase business. This could be anything from a sale, new items, etc. (image can be drawn, photo manipulated, your choice). Alternately, write a description of the sign. (Minimum 100 words).