Grab a sub, hide the wand, and try not to turn your brother into anything with fur.
These Wizards of Waverly Place trivia questions cover Russo family magic, monsters, romances, competitions, and the wonderfully weird life beneath a Manhattan sandwich shop.
Welcome to Waverly Place
Q: What family is at the center of Wizards of Waverly Place?
A: The Russo family.
Q: In which New York City neighborhood do the Russos live?
A: Greenwich Village.
Q: What are the names of the three Russo siblings?
A: Justin, Alex, and Max.
Q: Which Russo sibling is the middle child?
A: Alex.
Q: What kind of supernatural ability do the Russo siblings inherit?
A: Wizard magic.
Q: What family business sits above their magical lair?
A: The Waverly Sub Station.
Q: Who is the siblings' father and magic teacher?
A: Jerry Russo.
Q: What is the name of their mortal mother?
A: Theresa Russo.
Q: On which channel did the original series air?
A: Disney Channel.
Q: In what year did Wizards of Waverly Place premiere?
A: 2007.
Q: How many seasons did the original series have?
A: Four.
Q: How many episodes are in the original series?
A: 106.
Q: What is the title of the series premiere?
A: “Crazy Ten Minute Sale.”
Q: What is the title of the original series finale?
A: “Who Will Be the Family Wizard?”
Q: Who created Wizards of Waverly Place?
A: Todd J. Greenwald.
Alex Russo's Magical Shortcuts
Q: Who plays Alex Russo?
A: Selena Gomez.
Q: How does Alex usually approach wizard lessons?
A: She looks for shortcuts and avoids studying.
Q: What school does Alex attend?
A: Tribeca Prep.
Q: Who is Alex's best friend?
A: Harper Finkle.
Q: What artistic talent does Alex enjoy?
A: Drawing and painting.
Q: What does Alex often do when a spell creates trouble?
A: Tries another spell to cover it up.
Q: Which wizard sibling eventually wins the family competition?
A: Alex.
Q: What happens to Alex's powers after she wins?
A: She becomes the Russo family wizard and keeps them permanently.
Q: Which werewolf becomes Alex's longest-running love interest?
A: Mason Greyback.
Q: What is Mason's artistic specialty?
A: Painting.
Q: Which fellow wizard encourages Alex to protest the family wizard competition?
A: Stevie Nichols.
Q: What happens when Stevie's magical revolution fails?
A: She is frozen and shattered.
Q: Which high school boyfriend races motorcycles and works with cars?
A: Dean Moriarty.
Q: Which classmate does Alex date early in the series?
A: Riley.
Q: What quality beneath Alex's sarcasm repeatedly saves her family?
A: Fierce loyalty.
Justin's Wizarding Rulebook
Q: Who plays Justin Russo?
A: David Henrie.
Q: Which Russo sibling is the oldest?
A: Justin.
Q: How does Justin differ from Alex as a wizard student?
A: He studies carefully and follows the rules.
Q: What supernatural school does Justin attend and later teach at?
A: WizTech.
Q: Who is the longtime headmaster of WizTech?
A: Professor Crumbs.
Q: Which vampire becomes Justin's girlfriend?
A: Juliet Van Heusen.
Q: What business does Juliet's family operate?
A: A sandwich shop called Late Nite Bite.
Q: Which mummy causes Juliet to lose her youthful appearance?
A: A mummy Justin was hunting in the museum.
Q: Who is Justin's best friend at school?
A: Zeke Beakerman.
Q: What is Zeke's original first name before the character is renamed?
A: Zack.
Q: Which angel does Justin date?
A: Rosie.
Q: What is Rosie hiding when she first meets Justin?
A: She is an Angel of Darkness.
Q: What happens to Justin during the family wizard competition?
A: He finishes first but goes back to help Alex, costing him the win.
Q: Why does Justin still keep his powers after losing the competition?
A: Professor Crumbs makes him WizTech's new headmaster.
Q: What heroic trait does Justin show by returning for Alex in the finale?
A: He puts his family ahead of winning.
Max, Jerry, and Theresa
Q: Who plays Max Russo?
A: Jake T. Austin.
Q: Which Russo sibling is the youngest?
A: Max.
Q: What happens to Max after Alex and Justin cross magical streams?
A: He is transformed into a girl called Maxine.
Q: Who plays Maxine Russo?
A: Bailee Madison.
Q: What does Max inherit after the family wizard competition?
A: The Waverly Sub Station.
Q: Who plays Jerry Russo?
A: David DeLuise.
Q: Why does Jerry no longer have wizard powers?
A: He gave them to his brother Kelbo so he could marry Theresa, a mortal.
Q: Which of Jerry's siblings originally won their family wizard competition?
A: Jerry.
Q: Who plays Theresa Russo?
A: Maria Canals-Barrera.
Q: What is Theresa's cultural background?
A: Mexican American.
Q: Which Russo parent cannot perform magic?
A: Theresa.
Q: What does Jerry keep in the family lair to teach spells?
A: A collection of wizard books and magical objects.
Q: Which uncle can magically transform into Shakira?
A: Uncle Kelbo.
Q: Who plays Uncle Kelbo?
A: Jeff Garlin.
Q: What is Jerry's sister's name?
A: Megan Russo.
Harper's One-of-a-Kind Wardrobe
Q: Who plays Harper Finkle?
A: Jennifer Stone.
Q: What is Harper especially known for making?
A: Elaborate homemade outfits.
Q: What career does Harper hope to pursue with her unusual clothing designs?
A: Fashion designer.
Q: Who does Harper have a long-running crush on?
A: Justin Russo.
Q: When does Harper learn that the Russos are wizards?
A: In season two.
Q: How does Harper react to the magical secret?
A: She becomes a loyal keeper of it.
Q: Why does Harper move in with the Russo family?
A: Her parents leave to tour with their vaudeville act.
Q: Who becomes Harper's boyfriend?
A: Zeke Beakerman.
Q: What does Zeke think is happening when he accidentally sees magic?
A: He believes he has magical powers.
Q: What happens when Zeke finally learns the truth?
A: He joins the small circle protecting the Russo secret.
Q: What career does the future version of Harper pursue?
A: Author.
Q: What does future Harper write about?
A: The Russo family's wizard adventures.
Q: Which best friend frequently helps Alex fix magical disasters?
A: Harper.
Q: Does Harper have wizard powers?
A: No.
Q: What makes Harper invaluable despite having no magic?
A: Her creativity, courage, and loyalty.
Monsters, Wizards, and Magical Rules
Q: What competition determines which sibling keeps the family magic?
A: The family wizard competition.
Q: What happens to the siblings who lose a standard family competition?
A: They become mortal and lose their powers.
Q: Which government-style organization regulates the wizard world?
A: The Wizard Council.
Q: What device lets wizards travel instantly between places?
A: A portal.
Q: What item channels many of the Russo siblings' spells?
A: A wand.
Q: Which powerful wizard serves as both mentor and authority figure?
A: Professor Crumbs.
Q: What facial feature is Professor Crumbs famous for?
A: His very long beard.
Q: Which monster-hunting organization recruits Justin?
A: The Monster Hunters.
Q: Which two monster species traditionally hate each other in the series?
A: Vampires and werewolves.
Q: What happens to Juliet after Mason scratches her during their fight?
A: She rapidly ages.
Q: Which magical villain leads the Angels of Darkness?
A: Gorog.
Q: What three-show crossover takes Alex and her brothers aboard the SS Tipton?
A: Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana.
Q: Who arranges the staged government capture that tests the Russo siblings?
A: Professor Crumbs.
Q: What lesson does the wizard-exposure test teach the Russos?
A: They must protect the existence of the wizard world.
Q: What makes spells especially risky for Alex?
A: She often skips the instructions or uses imprecise wording.
The Movie and Alex vs. Alex
Q: In what year did Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie premiere?
A: 2009.
Q: Where does the Russo family vacation in the movie?
A: The Caribbean.
Q: What disastrous wish does Alex make?
A: She wishes her parents had never met.
Q: What happens to Jerry and Theresa after Alex's wish?
A: They no longer remember each other or their children.
Q: What magical object can reverse the wish?
A: The Stone of Dreams.
Q: Who joins the children in searching for the Stone of Dreams?
A: Archie, a magician and former wizard.
Q: What happens to Max as the wish's effects grow stronger?
A: He is erased from existence.
Q: Who wins the emergency wizard competition in the movie?
A: Alex.
Q: What does Alex do with her temporary full-wizard power?
A: She reverses her wish and restores her family.
Q: What 2013 television special continues Alex's story?
A: The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex.
Q: To which country does the Russo family travel in Alex vs. Alex?
A: Italy.
Q: What does Alex accidentally create when she tries to remove her negative traits?
A: An evil version of herself.
Q: Which relative's family reunion brings the Russos to Italy?
A: Jerry's extended family.
Q: Who must Alex defeat in the special's central conflict?
A: Evil Alex and the wizard Dominic.
Q: What does Alex learn from splitting off her negative side?
A: Her flaws are part of who she is and must be managed, not erased.
The Cast and the Wizarding Legacy
Q: Who plays Professor Crumbs?
A: Ian Abercrombie.
Q: Who plays Mason Greyback?
A: Gregg Sulkin.
Q: Who plays Juliet Van Heusen?
A: Bridgit Mendler.
Q: Who plays Zeke Beakerman?
A: Dan Benson.
Q: Who plays Dean Moriarty?
A: Daniel Samonas.
Q: Who performs the original series theme song?
A: Selena Gomez.
Q: What is the title of the original theme song?
A: “Everything Is Not What It Seems.”
Q: Which major television award did the original series win three times?
A: The Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Children's Program.
Q: What sequel series premiered in 2024?
A: Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.
Q: Which original Russo sibling is a main character in the sequel?
A: Justin Russo.
Q: What kind of life has adult Justin chosen when the sequel begins?
A: A normal mortal life with his family.
Q: What young wizard does Alex bring to Justin for training?
A: Billie.
Q: What are the names of Justin's sons in the sequel?
A: Roman and Milo.
Q: What is the name of Justin's wife in the sequel?
A: Giada.
Q: How many seasons did Wizards Beyond Waverly Place run through its 2026 conclusion?
A: Three.
Everything Is Not What It Seems
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