Assignment 1
Remember: send in your assignment to [email protected] ! Include your NAME and your HOUSE in the body of your email.
If you choose to turn in your assignment and extra credit together, use the following subject line for your email:
Unforgivables - HW1/EC1 - <your HOL Name>
If you choose to turn in your assignment and extra credit separately, use
Unforgivables - HW1 - <your HOL Name>
for your assignment and
Unforgivables - EC1 - <your HOL Name>
for your extra credit.
The assignment will be due on February 29, 2024 at 11:59 PM HOL!
Fill in the Blank (10 points; 2 per question) [NOTE: the number of dashes do NOT correspond to the number of letters in the answer!]
1. 1717 was a dark ____ for those interested in ________ more about using __ to explore the very __ of our innermost selves.
2. Minister Gamp established particularly ______ sentences: a lifetime ________ in solitary confinement for ______ who was caught using any one of those three ______
on another ______ ______.
3. The ___ Curse goes into the ___ of one's mind and ___ the target's thoughts ____ an alternative way of ________, suggested by the caster.
4. And Avada _______? That spell simply _____ our innermost magical ___ and shuts it off completely, ______ it so that it can no longer ___ again!
5. It is ______ ironic that as of the ___ hundredth anniversary of ________ Gamp's resignation, we finally ____ the opportunity to look ____ closely into the ____ that Minister Gamp
wanted ____ from us!
True or False (10 points; 2 per question - if false, correct the sentence to make it true)
1. Ulick Gamp banned the Unforgivable Curses during his first year in office as Minister of Magic.
2. The "Cruciatus Curse" was initially known as the "Cruciatus Charm".
3. Minister Gamp imposed the death penalty on all users of Unforgivable Curses.
4. Unforgivable Curses are the only spells that have been used by Dark wizards to wreak havoc on unsuspecting people.
5. Minister Gamp's decision to brand three spells as "Unforgivable Curses" was immediately considered to be a very popular move.
Word Search (10 points): If you go over to THIS LINK, you will find a word search with ten words/phrases to find. Complete the word search and include a LINK (not an attachment) to your completed word search as part of this assignment!
A larger version of the word search can be found HERE if you find it easier to use.
EXTRA CREDIT (15 points each; choose up to 2)
PUZZLE OPTION: If you go over to THIS LINK, you will find a fallen phrase relating to the Unforgivable Curses. Complete the phrase and either include a LINK to your completed phrase or the text of the phrase!
OPINION OPTION: Do you believe that it is acceptable to use Unforgivable Curses in self-defense against opponents who are casting the same spells on you? Why or why not? (Minimum: 175 words)
CREATIVE WRITING OPTION: Write at least 20 lines of poetry (any format you choose) featuring a casting of at least one Unforgivable Curse.
GRAPHICS OPTION: In Chapter 14 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, titled "The Unforgivable Curses", Alastor Moody introduces his fourth-year DADA class to the three Unforgivable Curses. Create an image from any part of Professor Moody's lesson and include a LINK to your image!