Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix Trivia

Dive Into the Magic: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Trivia

Prepare your wands and sharpen your spell knowledge! This week on the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast, we’re journeying into the rich and thrilling world of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth installment in J.K. Rowling’s beloved series. From secret meetings at Number 12 Grimmauld Place to the epic battle in the Department of Mysteries, this episode is packed with magical trivia to challenge even the most devoted Potterheads.

With 30 enchanting trivia questions divided into three rounds—Dorky (easy), Geeky (medium), and Nerdy (hard)—we cover characters, spells, creatures, and plot twists that make Order of the Phoenix a pivotal book in the saga. Whether you’re a member of Dumbledore’s Army or just love wizarding lore, this quiz will test your knowledge and maybe teach you a few new magical facts along the way.

So grab your broomstick, cast your Patronus, and join us for a spellbinding episode that proves just how well you know the Order of the Phoenix!

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Episode Introduction

This is Episode 60 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. I’m your host, Brian Rollins. This week we’re going (once again) back to Hogwarts with the fifth book in the series, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

If you’re new, welcome. You can hop into the show at any time. But there are fifty-nine other episodes to check out at our website, DorkyGeekyNerdy.com including the first four Harry Potter books.

If you’re like me and doing a little “Social Distancing” from COVID-19, these might be a great way to pass the time with anyone else you’re cooped up with.

I think that covers our intro. Don’t touch your face and we’ll get started.

The Dorky Round

1. What does the DA stand for?

Dumbledore’s Army

2. How does Harry and company get from Hogwarts to the Ministry of Magic?

They ride Thestrals

3. Speaking of Thestrals, who can see them?

Anyone who has seen someone die.

4. What end-of-year exams are Harry and the other Fifth Year students preparing for?

Their OWLs

5. What building is the headquarters for the Order of the Phoenix?

Number 12, Grimmauld Place

6. Who is the house elf attached to the Black Family?

Kreacher

7. What extra subject does Harry study with Professor Snape?

Occlumency

8. Who helps Harry bring Dudley home, after the Dementor attack?

Mrs. Figg

9. Who are named Gryffindor prefects in Year 5?

Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley

10. Who takes over as Keeper for the Gryffindor Quidditch team in Year 5?

Ron Weasley

The Geeky Round

1. What's the name of Hagrid's half-brother?

Grawp

2. What is Dolores Umbridge's middle name?

Jane

3. What does OWL stand for?

Ordinary Wizarding Level

4. The DA was formed in what inn?

The Hog’s Head Inn

5. What former teacher does Harry and company meet at St. Mungo's Hospital?

Gilderoy Lockheart

6. Who receives a mysterious howler?

Aunt Petunia

7. What magazine is Luna Lovegood reading on the Hogwarts Express?

The Quibbler (her father is the editor)

8. Who becomes the second Divination teacher?

Firenze

9. What career does Harry choose to start working towards?

An auror

10. Who substitutes for Hagrid at the start of term?

Professor Grubbly-Plank

The Nerdy Round

1. Before coming to Hogwarts, what was Umbridge's title?

Senior Undersecretary to the Minister of Magic

2. How many copies did the book sell in the first 24 hours of its release?

5 million

3. What writer described Umbridge as 'the greatest make-believe villain to come along since Hannibal Lecter.'

Stephen King

4. What is the code to enter the Ministry of Magic through the visitors' entrance?

62442 (If you look at number pad on a phone, it spells MAGIC)

5. How is Broderick Bode killed?

With Devil’s Snare

6. Speaking of poor Bode, what was his job title?

An Unspeakable with the Department of Mysteries.

7. What is the title of Chapter One?

Dudley Demented

8. On what date is Harry's hearing at the Ministry?

August 12

9. Who is the scribe during Harry's Hearing?

Percy Weasley

10. What gift does Neville receive from his Mother while at St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies?

A gum wrapper

Episode Conclusion

And we’re done. Don’t high-five or shake the hand of the winner in your house. Maybe bow like you’re about to begin a wizards’ duel. Let’s make that a thing.

We’ll be back next week with another episode, here’s your clue.

“What do the first computer programmer in history, the first person to get a doctorate in astronomy from Harvard, and the namesake for the USS Hopper all have in common?”

This has been the Dorky Geeky Nerdy trivia podcast. I’m your host, Brian Rollins. Thanks for listening and don’t forget that two-way mirror your godfather gave you. It might come in handy.