Sirius Black Revenge Quiz

1. What was Sirius Black’s primary motivation for escaping Azkaban in 1993?

Revenge against Peter Pettigrew (Wormtail) for betraying the Potters To warn Harry about Voldemort To clear his name publicly To reunite with Remus Lupin

2. What did Sirius plan to do immediately after escaping Azkaban?

Kill Peter Pettigrew Turn himself in to the Ministry Hide in another country Contact Dumbledore for help

3. In the Shrieking Shack, Sirius tells Harry he wants to

Kill Peter Pettigrew in front of Harry and Ron Turn Peter over to the Dementors Let Peter go free Take Peter to Dumbledore

4. Why did Sirius ultimately decide NOT to kill Peter Pettigrew in the Shrieking Shack?

Harry stopped him — he didn’t want Harry to watch a murder He forgave Peter Remus talked him out of it Dementors arrived too quickly

5. In Order of the Phoenix, Sirius’s desire for revenge against Pettigrew is shown when he

Tries to leave Grimmauld Place to hunt Peter Talks obsessively about Peter during Order meetings Writes letters to Peter under a false name Asks Harry to help him find Peter

6. True or false: Sirius Black ever had the chance to kill Peter Pettigrew after escaping Azkaban.

True — in the Shrieking Shack (but Harry stopped him) False — he never found Peter again

7. What emotion did Sirius feel most strongly toward Peter Pettigrew?

Burning hatred and desire for revenge Pity and forgiveness Indifference — he had moved on Fear that Peter would return

8. Did Sirius Black ever get revenge on Peter Pettigrew?

Yes — he killed him in the Department of Mysteries No — Peter escaped and later died in the Battle of Hogwarts

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About the Sirius Black Revenge Quiz

The Sirius Black Revenge Quiz is a canon-accurate trivia challenge that tests how well you understand the role revenge played in Sirius Black’s life after Azkaban — particularly his burning desire to kill Peter Pettigrew (Wormtail), the man who betrayed James and Lily Potter and framed Sirius for their deaths.

After 12 years in Azkaban, Sirius’s primary motivation for escaping in 1993 was not just freedom or clearing his name — it was revenge against the true traitor. This quiz covers the key moments of that obsession: the Daily Prophet trigger, the Shrieking Shack confrontation, Harry’s intervention, and why Sirius ultimately never got to finish Pettigrew himself. It explores how revenge drove him, how it shaped his choices, and how it intersected with his love and duty toward Harry.

Importance of the Sirius Black Revenge Quiz

Revenge is one of the darkest and most human threads in Sirius Black’s story. After losing James and Lily, spending 12 years in soul-crushing torment, and being branded a murderer, his fixation on Peter Pettigrew gave him purpose and kept him sane. Yet Harry’s mercy in the Shrieking Shack showed Sirius a different path — one that valued life over vengeance. This quiz helps fans understand the emotional complexity of Sirius: a man torn between righteous anger and the love that ultimately defined him. It rewards close readers and deepens appreciation for how revenge and forgiveness coexist in his arc.

User Guidelines

• Use canon from Prisoner of Azkaban and Order of the Phoenix (books & films).
• 8 multiple-choice questions about motivation, trigger events, Shrieking Shack, and outcome.
• Get your “Revenge Knowledge” rating at the end.
• Share results with fellow fans.
• Fully responsive — works beautifully on any device.

When and Why You Should Use This Tool

Use the Sirius Black Revenge Quiz while re-reading Prisoner of Azkaban (the Shrieking Shack confrontation), Order of the Phoenix (Sirius’s restlessness), or when discussing themes of vengeance, justice, forgiveness, and trauma in Harry Potter. It’s especially powerful during deep character analysis or when debating whether Sirius should have killed Pettigrew. Why take it? It sharpens understanding of one of the most emotionally charged aspects of Sirius’s character — his rage, his restraint, and how love ultimately won over revenge.

Purpose of the Sirius Black Revenge Quiz

To entertain Harry Potter fans while exploring the role revenge played in Sirius Black’s post-Azkaban life. The quiz focuses on key facts: the 1993 escape motivation, Pettigrew photo trigger, Shrieking Shack plan, Harry’s intervention, and why Sirius never finished the job. It reinforces canon details and invites reflection on the tension between righteous anger and moral choice — a central conflict in Sirius’s final years.

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Sirius Black & Revenge – Key Moments & Canon Facts

Revenge was a driving force in Sirius’s post-Azkaban life:

• 1981–1993: 12 years in Azkaban fueled by innocence + desire to punish Pettigrew
• Summer 1993: Sees Scabbers/Peter in Daily Prophet → decides to escape for revenge
• Prisoner of Azkaban: Breaks into Hogwarts to reach Peter → confronts him in Shrieking Shack
• Shrieking Shack: Plans to kill Peter in front of Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Remus
• Turning point: Harry stops him — “I don’t think my dad would want his two best friends to become killers”
• Order of the Phoenix: Still mentions Peter with hatred — revenge lingers but is tempered by duty to Harry
• 18 June 1996: Dies fighting Death Eaters — never gets personal revenge on Pettigrew
• Aftermath: Peter dies later in Deathly Hallows (strangled by his own silver hand)

Sirius’s revenge arc is powerful because it shows both his darkness (vengeful rage) and his light (choosing mercy for Harry’s sake). This quiz helps fans remember that complexity.

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