Modern Folklore Comprehension Quiz

According to the urban Legend, what bit the woman on her cheek at the beach?

• an ant

• a dog

• a cat

• a spider

An urban legend is a .....

• superstition

• modern scary story.

• myth based on many Gods.

• type of fairy tale.

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Another urban legend mentioned in the article is...

• the ant colony brain.

• the sunflower seed sisters.

• the computer hacker.

• the swimming rule.

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According to the article, most old wives' tales are generally thought to be_______.

• true

• lies

• jokes

• ridiculous

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According to the old wives' tale mentioned in the article, what can heal a cold?

• cough drops

• salt

• honey

• chicken soup

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An example of a lucky charm is...

• a t-shirt

• a four-leaf clover

• a rabbit's foot

• all of these

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A superstition is a belief or practice that is...

• reasonable

• based on complicated theory

• not rational

• a form of witchcraft

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The next time a black cat crossed your path, what does the article suggest you should do?

• panic

• don't panic

• throw salt over your left shoulder

• find a ladder

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Are you superstitious?

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