Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Act I, Scenes 1-9

Reading Check

1. How old is Harry at the start of the play?

2. To whom is Harry referring in Act 1, Scene 2 when he says Albus was named after “a Slytherin [who] was probably the bravest man [he] ever knew”?

3. Who is better at flying, Rose or Albus?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Who is Theodore Nott? Identify this character and explain his significance.

2. What administrative task at the Ministry of Magic does Hermione urge Harry to complete? Why?

3. What wish does Harry make during his argument with Albus after trying to give him the blanket?

Paired Resource

“How to Name Characters: Names with Meaning”

• This 6-minute video discusses the connection between a character’s name and their personality and considers past literary examples.
• In thinking about character names and naming, readers might discuss connections to the theme of The Impact of Fame and Legacy on the Parent-Child Relationship.
• In what ways are characters often named? What significance does Albus’s name hold?