Superstitions __ Reading comprehension Quiz

What is the main idea of the article?

• Explaining the truth behind superstitions

• Discussing the history of superstitions

• Exploring the beliefs of Vikings

• Analyzing the behavior of ravens

Why did people believe that ravens predict death?

• Because ravens were often seen at cemeteries and battlefields

• Because ravens were considered sacred birds

• Because ravens were believed to have supernatural powers

• Because ravens were associated with good luck

According to the article, what is the truth about ravens?

• They bring good luck

• They are intelligent and friendly birds

• They are symbols of death

• They can predict death

Why did people believe that walking under a ladder is bad luck?

• Because it breaks the sacred power of triangles

• Because it releases evil things

• Because it brings good luck

• Because it is associated with death

What is the truth about walking through a doorway?

• It is perfectly safe

• It brings bad luck

• It releases evil things

• It is considered sacred

Why did people believe that throwing salt wards off evil?

• Because salt is a sacred substance

• Because salt keeps away evil spirits

• Because salt occurs naturally in tears

• Because salt is valuable

What is the truth about throwing salt to ward off evil?

• It slows down evil spirits

• It stops evil spirits

• It has no effect on evil spirits

• It attracts evil spirits

Why did people believe that breaking a mirror means trouble?

• Because breaking a mirror breaks your soul

• Because breaking a mirror brings bad luck

• Because breaking a mirror releases evil spirits

• Because breaking a mirror is a sign of death

What is the truth about breaking a mirror?

• Breaking a mirror brings bad luck

• Breaking a mirror releases evil spirits

• Breaking a mirror is a sign of death

• The image in a mirror is a phenomenon of light, so breaking a mirror has nothing to do with evil spirits or bad luck.

Why did people believe that knocking on wood keeps misfortune away?

• Because knocking on wood pleases the tree gods

• Because knocking on wood scares away evil spirits

• Because knocking on wood brings good luck

• Because knocking on wood keeps insects away