Potion Master’s Prüfung: Week 4 Answer Key
Whispers of the Moon - Part 1
Greetings, Wise Apprentices!
The moon has whispered its secrets… and now the answers are ready to be revealed. Did you listen closely and unlock the mysteries of the sky? Let’s find out…
Part 1: Riddles of the Moonlit Sky
Here are the answers to the five moonlit riddles:
I rise when wolves howl and winter winds bite,
Guarding the season with my frosty light.
Answer: Wolf Moon
The Wolf Moon is named for the haunting howls of hungry wolves that echoed through January’s cold nights.
In February’s chill, I softly glow,
Like flakes of ice in a world of snow.
Answer: Snow Moon
The Snow Moon marks February’s frozen landscape, when snow blankets the earth.
When the earth stirs and creatures creep,
I mark the month when life starts to leap.
Answer: Worm Moon
The Worm Moon signals the arrival of spring when earthworms emerge from the thawing ground.
Blushing with petals in shades of rose,
I bloom in spring when wildflowers grow.
Answer: Pink Moon
The Pink Moon is named for the vibrant pink phlox flowers that bloom in early spring.
My sweet red name hints at a summer treat,
Ripe in the warmth — juicy and sweet.
Answer: Strawberry Moon
The Strawberry Moon appears during peak strawberry harvesting season in June.
Part 2: The Moon’s Seasonal Secrets
Here’s how each moon aligns with its rightful season:
Buck Moon — Summer
Named for the time when male deer (bucks) begin to grow their antlers.
Sturgeon Moon — Summer
Named for the sturgeon fish, which are easiest to catch during August.
Corn Moon — Autumn
The Corn Moon appears when crops like corn are ready for harvest in early fall.
Harvest Moon — Autumn
The Harvest Moon is the closest full moon to the autumn equinox and provided extra light for farmers gathering crops.
Hunter’s Moon — Autumn
The Hunter’s Moon follows the Harvest Moon and marks the season when hunters stalked prey in the open fields.
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Part 3: The Potion Master’s Celestial Puzzle
Here are the answers to the six enchanted clues:
My face is bathed in crimson red,
A fiery glow that stirs up dread.
Answer: Blood Moon
The Blood Moon occurs during a total lunar eclipse when Earth’s shadow gives the moon a haunting red glow.
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When two full moons grace a single month,
I am the second — rare and bold.
Answer: Blue Moon
The Blue Moon is the second full moon in a calendar month — a rare and special sight.
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Invisible to most, I hide in the dark,
Silent and secret, leaving no mark.
Answer: Black Moon
The Black Moon is a second new moon within a calendar month — a moon cloaked in shadow.
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My presence swells with extra might,
Closer to Earth — a dazzling sight.
Answer: Super Moon
The Super Moon appears larger and brighter because it’s at its closest point to Earth.
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I arrive when rivers freeze and air turns cold,
A chilling sign as the year grows old.
Answer: Cold Moon
The Cold Moon shines in December, marking the arrival of winter’s icy grip.
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In the heart of November, I claim my reign,
When builders and trappers prepare for gain.
Answer: Beaver Moon
The Beaver Moon appears in November when beavers prepare their lodges for winter — a signal for trappers to gather pelts before the freeze.
How Did You Fare?
Whether you mastered the moon’s whispers or stumbled along the way, each attempt has brought you closer to unlocking the magic of language.
Remember: Every Potion Master knows that learning is a journey — one that glows brightest when curiosity leads the way.
Until next time, brave apprentices… may your words shine as brightly as the moon.
