Assignment 1

Assignment 1 is due September 20th at midnight GMT time. When sending it in, type MA, HW1, DI NAME, DI HALL in the subject/topic line.

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True or False: (10 points)

 1. Newt Scamander, Luna Lovegood and Richard Scamander are very famous Magizooloigsts.

 2. X - Skilled wizard may handle.

 3. If we want to hide them, we should perform Cruciatus and Imperius charms on the creatures.

 4. There is also Office for Misinformation, which is called up on the worst encounters Muggles had with magical creatures.

 5. 1365 –Beings are those who can speak the human tongue, others are beasts.

Essay: (20 points)

Between 1365 and 1811, there were multitude of definitions as to what a beast or being is. Come up with at least five of them and give an explanation as to who said it, when, and what were the consequences. Also, you may add anything else you think it's important. Minimum 200 words.

Fill-in-the-blanks: (10 points)

1. Being is any _____ that has sufficient ______ to understand the laws of the magical community and to bear part of the_______ in shaping those laws.

2. XXX  - ______ wizard should _____

3. First and probably most important, is the creation of safe _______.

4. The threat of the Muggles knowing about the magical world because of the creatures was thoroughly discussed at The _______ Confederation of Wizards at the summit meeting of ______.

5. ______ – Being is any member of the magical community that walks on _____ legs, all the rest are beasts.

Answer the Questions: (10 points)

1. The question, 'What is a beast?' was first asked by whom?

2. What does XXXX mean as a classification?

3. What were some of the creatures that Muggle art and literature talked about?

4. How many species were hidden from Muggles?

5. What does a wizard need to get if he wants to have a magical creature as a pet?