Can You Name These Fantastic Beasts From a Screenshot?

By: Lauren Lubas
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Can You Name These Fantastic Beasts From a Screenshot?
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About This Quiz

It's no wonder the wizarding world is so popular. JK Rowling has created more than a story; she created a dreamland that everyone wants to step into. While we were introduced to some great creatures in the Harry Potter series, the Fantastic Beasts series brings us so much more. We get to see this magical world through the eyes of adults ... and for those of us who grew up with the Harry Potter series, it's nice to see things from a different perspective. Witches and wizards have to get jobs; they have families to provide for, and they have two sets of laws to abide by (muggle laws and those set by the Ministry of Magic). Imagining you live in this world is an excellent way for Earth-bound adults to escape reality just a little bit. The biggest fans of the wizarding world step back into the books and the screenplays to learn even more about what is available to them. They thirst for this creative world, and they need to experience even more. 

If that sounds like you, you probably might consider yourself an expert on all things wizarding world (as set by JK Rowling, of course). However, you can only know if you test your skills. Take this quiz to see if you can identify all of these fantastic beasts from a single screenshot.

Centaur
Warner Bros.
What fantastic beast is half-man and half-horse.
Equinex
Roman
Hiccup
Centaur
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Wrong Answer

Centaurs are known to be a little evasive. They can read the stars, and they get a glimpse into the future when they do so. However, they also know that it is dangerous to share this information with those who do not hold their power. The Ministry of Magic restricts where centaurs are allowed to live.

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Griffin
Warner Bros
This fantastic beast is meant to guard treasure. What is it?
Phoenix
Griffin
Megan
Lucky Shoe
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The griffin is half eagle, half lion. It is a dangerous beast that feeds on raw meat. While it isn't recommended for domestication, some experienced wizards and witches are able to handle them.

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House-Elves
Warner Bros
In the books, these creatures mounted a revolution for freedom. What are they?
Streelers
Fairies
House Elves
Centaurs
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Wrong Answer

House-elves are well-known in the wizarding world, as many prominent families (and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry) use them as servants. Though some families and locations treat their house elves well (and even pay them), others believe that they are nothing but slaves.

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Goblins
Warner Bros
These guys love treasure. What are they?
Ghosts
Ghouls
Goblins
House Elves
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Goblins are highly intelligent creatures that don't suffer fools well. That is why they are entrusted to protect all of the wizarding world's most valuable assets.

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Dementors
Warner Bros
These nasty guys like to suck out souls. What are they called?
Dimensions
Dementors
Dominators
Devil Dogs
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Dementors are most well-known for their work as the prison guards of the wizarding jail, Azkaban. They feed off happiness, and will suck the soul right out of you when they kiss. Little known fact: dementors are actually blind, and find victims off the sense of their happiness.

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Cornish Pixies
Warner Bros.
These little guys are trouble makers. What are they known as?
Cornish Pixies
Game Changers
Changlings
Goblins
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Cornish pixies are well-known troublemakers in the wizarding world. They play practical jokes on muggles, witches, and wizards alike. One of their favorite things to do is grab humans by the ears. They're usually found in England.

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Manticore
Warner Bros
This beast is not friendly. What is it called?
Albicore
Sorbidor
Manticore
Falinor
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Wrong Answer

A manticore is very dangerous. It has the body of a lion and the tail of a scorpion. It's skin can repel nearly all known charms. If it stings you, you will most likely die instantly.

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Hungarian Horntail
Warner Bros
This is one of the most dangerous dragons in the world of Harry Potter. What breed is it?
Common Welsh Green
Chinese Fireball
Swedish Short-Snout
Hungarian Horntail
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You may recognize the Hungarian Horntail from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Harry had to steal an egg from one (which is obviously pretty dangerous). Horntails can breathe fire up to 50 feet. They also love to eat humans.

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Phoenix
Warner Bros
This creature turns to ash then resurrects. What is it?
Phoenix
Thunderbird
Chinese Fireball
Fire Crab
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A phoenix can grow to about the size of a swan. Their feathers and tears have magical properties. Their tail feathers can be turned into wand cores (as was Harry's and Voldemort's wands).

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Fwooper
Youtube via Potter POP Hunter
This is a pretty magical creature. What is it called?
Stooper
Gruper
Muper
Fwooper
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Wrong Answer

The fwooper is an African bird with bright feathers. Fwoopers that are sold at the market have a silencing charm that come with them, because their song (while beautiful) can drive the listener to insanity.

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Unicorns
Warner Bros
These are very magical creatures. What are they?
Horses
Centaurs
Pegasus
Unicorns
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Unicorns can be seen in a lot of mythology, but in the wizarding world (as with many other mythologies), unicorns are considered very pure creatures, and have a lot of magical properties in their horn, hair and blood.

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Murtlap
Warner Bros
He looks like a punked-out guinea pig. What is he really called?
Slirper
Serpret
Mergel
Murtlap
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The creature has a rat-like tale, and its testicles are used in healing potions. Its bite can cause flames to shoot out of your anus. It is especially potent for muggles.

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Basilisk
Warner Bros.
This beast can kill you with just one look. What is it?
Basilisk
Phoenix
Serpentine
Serasempra
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Wrong Answer

A basilisk is an extremely large snake-like creature that can kill you with just one look. The characters who were petrified by the basilisk's gaze in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets all saw the basilisk through different reflections and lenses. Basilisk venom is very powerful and very deadly. The only known cure for it is phoenix tears.

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Runespoor
Warner Bros
What is this snake-like creature?
Runespoor
Moonspore
Swoonmore
Upplebup
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The runespoor comes from Africa. It is a three-headed serpent that can grow up to seven feet long. Dark wizards loved this beast, because it was incredibly intimidating and (let's face it) looks really cool.

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Augurey
Warner Bros
What do you call this strung-out-looking bird?
Flapfold
Augurey
Anxietious
Flashion
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Wrong Answer

The augurey can predict rain, and they often have green tailfeathers. While this bird was mentioned in the Harry Potter books, it finally makes an appearance in the second Fantastic Beasts movie.

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Werewolf
Warner Bros.
This creature has no control over itself. What is it?
Werewolf
Fawkes
Cracker Beast
Obscuris
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Wrong Answer

Werewolves can be found in nearly every form of lore. They are beasts that were once men. When the men turn, they can no longer control the primal instincts, and will fight their own kind if necessary. Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher Remus Lupin was a werewolf in the Harry Potter series.

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Graphorn
Warner Bros
What do you call this extremely dangerous beast?
Rhinohorn
Sceneer
Chinese Fireball
Graphorn
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The graphorn is very dangerous, not just because of its size, but also because its hide can repel most spells. Powdered graphorn horn is used in a lot of different spells, and it's very rare as it is almost impossible to collect.

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Merpeople
Warner Bros
These beasts aren't always kind. What are they?
Fish Fangs
Merpeople
Fantastic Swimmers
Falling Fish
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Wrong Answer

Merpeople are half fish and half human. They don't necessarily have a great reputation among the wizarding world, because they have warlike tendencies. They also like to drag people under water and drown them. There is a colony living at Hogwarts in the Great Lake.

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Thestrals
Warner Bros.
Only those who have seen death can know the true appearance of these creatures.
Dead Horses
Devil's Spit
Thestrals
Apple Eaters
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Wrong Answer

Thestrals are carnivorous and don't like to be seen. They look like frightening creatures, with their bony bodies and fangs. However, they are relatively mild-mannered and can be ridden and domesticated.

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Hippogriff
Warner Bros.
What kind of beast is this magnificent creature?
Horseagle
Winged Seraph
Eagle Eye
Hippogriff
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Wrong Answer

Hippogriffs are half horse, half eagle, and they can be dangerous if you don't know how to approach them. These proud creatures require you to bow to them when you introduce yourself to ensure that you are good. Once you have a hippogriff's trust, however, they will be loyal to you.

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Bowtruckle
Warner Bros
These guys don't get very tall, but they have an important job. What kind of beast is this?
Stick Bug
Plant Man
Bowtruckle
Plant Eater
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Bowtruckles only grow to about eight inches long. They are meant to guard wand-wood trees. They are masters of camouflage, and almost impossible to spot in their natural habitats. In general, they are mild-mannered creatures, but they can attack if they are attacked.

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Demiguise
Warner Bros
When he feels threatened, he turns invisible. What is he?
Lettle Ape
Albino Singure
Fillipine
Demiguise
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Wrong Answer

The demiguise is a very peaceful creature, but is also a master of disguise. He can completely disappear when he feels threatened. This has led to a price for its pelts, as they make great invisibility cloaks.

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Occamys
Warner Bros
This creatures produces silver eggs. What is it?
Occamys
Indian Snake
Beaked Snake
Bird Serpent
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The Occamys is known to be very protective of its eggs. It can grow very large to keep said eggs protected. This creature has the body of a snake, but also has two legs, wings, and a beak.

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Swooping Evil
Warner Bros
This beast's name says it all. What is it called?
Beautiful Breeze
Earth Maker
Swooping Evil
Wind Taker
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Wrong Answer

This large bird generally emerges from a small cocoon. It is a magical flying creature that is blue and green.

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Niffler
Warner Bros
This guy loves shiny things. What is he called?
Grifter
Shifter
Niffler
Sifter
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Wrong Answer

Nifflers look a little bit like moles, and they actually live up to 25 feet below ground. Their best magical ability is their penchant for finding treasure. While they are cute, you should never keep one in a domestic setting, because they can be very destructive.

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Troll
Warner Bros
This guy was seen in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. What is he?
Giant
Viper
Troll
Ogre
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Trolls are known to be pretty stupid creatures. That was one clue to Harry and the gang that something was amiss when a troll entered Hogwarts. Trolls are also very stinky, as they don't have a hygiene regimen.

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Boggart
Warner Bros
This creature takes the form of your worst fears. What is it?
Floggart
Roggart
Wiggart
Boggart
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Wrong Answer

While no one knows a boggart's true shape, they take on the shape of your worst fears. In order to defeat them, you have to say an incantation while you imagine something funny.

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Acromantula
Warner Bros
This beast is the stuff nightmares are made out of. What is it called?
Cornish Pixie
Acromantula
Giant Spider
Eight-Legged Freak
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Wrong Answer

Acromantulas are giant spiders with the ability to speak human tongues. You can find them in Borneo, and they are believed to be created by wizards to help them protect their homes and sacred items. However, the beast is not trained easily, and it is incredibly dangerous.

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Thunderbird
Warner Bros
This bird belongs in the wilds of Arizona. What do you call it?
Thunderbird
Phoenix
Basilisk
Hippogriff
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Wrong Answer

A thunderbird can create storms as it flies. It is also great at sensing danger. Its tail feathers can be made into wand cores. When a wand is made from thunderbird feathers, it is best used for transfiguration.

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Grindylow
Youtube via Ridgeback Creations
These little buggers will eat humans if they feel like it. What are they?
Grindylow
Frindylow
Mindylow
Faloow
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Wrong Answer

Gryndylow are known for living under water, in weed beds of lakes in the UK. They mostly eat sea creatures and fish, but they aren't against a taste of human flesh from time to time.

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Billywig
Youtube via Sora Hawkins
This magical insect is used in a lot of potions. What is it called?
Scallywag
Billywig
Sallyvig
Boylig
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Wrong Answer

The billywig is known for having wings on its head. This allows it to spin while it flies. If you are stung by the billywig, you will become giddy, and possibly levitate. This can be permanent if you are allergic to billywigs.

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Snidget
Youtube via Tony Camehl
This little bird used to be an integral part of Quidditch matches, but was then replaced with the Golden Snitch.
Switch
Snidget
Fidget
Finch
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Wrong Answer

Snidgets are small, round birds that can fly very fast, and have great agility. They have golden feathers, and can generally be found in Northern Europe.

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Mooncalf
Warner Bros
What is this sweet-looking beast called?
Suncalf
Murtlap
Mooncalf
Filflap
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Wrong Answer

A moon calf is generally very shy, and will only emerge from its burrow if the moon is full. When they are under the full moon, they like to dance. Many believe this is part of their mating ritual.

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Erumpent
Warner Bros
This beast's horn has explosive properties. What is it?
Rhinopent
Erumpent
Alirhino
Unicorn
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Wrong Answer

Erumpents look a lot like rhinoceros, and they are often mistaken for them. However, this beast will not attack you unless you provoke it. They are typically found in Africa.

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Chupacabra
Warner Bros
What would you call this beast?
Chupacabra
Millinious
Crabpattie
Sirius
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Wrong Answer

SPOILER ALERT: In the film, the Chupacabra acts as a guard lizard for Grindlewald. However, he thought she was too needy, and discarded her (rather unceremoniously, and very sadly).

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Matagot
Warner Bros
What are these beasts called?
Matagot
Masters
Famiurs
Fillbuts
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Wrong Answer

Matagots are cat-like demon creatures, but they actually serve the purpose of protecting the French Ministry of Magic. They are technically familiars.

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Kappa
Warner Bros
What kind of beast is this?
Omega
Alpha
Kappa
Septra
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Wrong Answer

A Kappa is a Japanese water demon, and they live in shallow ponds and rivers. They eat human blood, but you can avoid getting eaten if you write your name on a cucumber and throw it at the Kappa.

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Diricawl
Warner Bros
This little guy is great at escaping. What is he?
Puff Pigeon
Pygmy Puff
Diricawl
Fluff Blat
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Wrong Answer

The diricawl is a small, well-mannered bird that is often the prey of larger magical creatures. To avoid getting caught, it can disappear into a cloud of feathers and reappear somewhere else.

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Nundus
Warner Bros
His breath is fatal. What is he?
Chinese Fireball
Nundus
Fundus
Lebanese Blow Cat
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Wrong Answer

This very large leopard can move silently. Its breath doesn't kill right away, it actually spreads disease that has been known to wipe out villages. They can generally be found in east Africa.

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Zouwu
Warner Bros
This frightening creature can travel over 1,000 miles in a day. What is it?
Fouli
Zouwu
Flyber
Chinese Firecracker
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Wrong Answer

The Zouwu looks like a dragon, but it has cat eyes, a ribbon tail and sharp teeth. It is one of the most powerful creatures in any of the book series from Harry Potter.

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