play quizzes ad-free

Literature Quiz / Harry Potter by Not Harry Potter

Random Literature or Literary Character Quiz

Can you name the characters of Harry Potter by the characters of other books that have similar qualities?

Quiz not verified by Sporcle

How to PlayForced Order
Challenge
Share
Tweet
Embed
Score
  • Numerical Score
  • Percentage
 0/19 Timer
  • Default Timer
  • Stopwatch
 06:00
Not HP CharacterHP CharacterConnection
Gandalf (Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien)I really shouldn't have to tell you, but here's the basics: they're both wise old men who help guide the protagonist through his journey.
Jack Merridew (Lord of the Flies by Sir William Golding)Both embody the evil side of human nature, and use brutality and fear to control others.
Don Quixote (Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes)Both are naive, rash, enthusiastic, and at least partially insane.
O'Brien (1984 by George Orwell)Both pretend to be decent and trustworthy to the good guys, but really works for the antagonist.
Madame Defarge (Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens)Both are bloodthirsty, evil women who live to see others in pain.
Boo Radley (To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee)Both are rumoured criminals forced to hide from the judging eyes of society until they appear to help the protagonist.
Leslie Burke (Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson)Both are imaginative, intelligent, underestimated, and ridiculed by peers.
Pippin Took (Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien)Two words: prankster duo.
Bernard Rieux (The Plague by Albert Camus)Both have high moral standards for themselves and for society, and in the mist of chaos they rise to lead people through the pain.
Josephine March (Little Women by Louisa May Alcott)Both are independent, strong-willed, spirited, daring girls who are often overshadowed by their siblings.
Not HP CharacterHP CharacterConnection
Merry Brandybuck (Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien)Two words: prankster duo.
Samwise Gamgee (Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien)Both are unlikely heroes with a green thumb
Miss Trunchbull (Matilda by Roald Dahl)Both are terrible people claiming to 'teach' children, but instead they find joy in maliciously degrading them.
Elizabeth Bennett (Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen)Both are independent, intelligent, bold, and unafraid to speak their minds.
The Big Friendly Giant (The BFG by Roald Dahl)They're both the epitome of 'gentle giants.'
Sam Spade (The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett)Both are cold, mean, and cunning but, in the end, the good inside of them prevails.
Toad (The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame)Both are obsessed with motor vehicles.
Scout Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee)Both are loyal, brave, short-tempered, stubborn, and lacking in tact.
Tom Buchanan (The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald)Both are rich, racist jerks who hate doing their own dirty work.
play quizzes ad-free

You're not logged in!

Compare scores with friends on all Sporcle quizzes.
Sign Up with Email
OR
Log In

You Might Also Like...

Harry Potter Characters in Chapter Titles
Harry Potter Mini-Minefields II
Name One Novel
5-Star Literary Characters
hide this ad

Show Comments

Extras

Top Quizzes Today


Score Distribution

hide this ad

Your Account Isn't Verified!

In order to create a playlist on Sporcle, you need to verify the email address you used during registration. Go to your Sporcle Settings to finish the process.