Quiz on Legends and Mysteries

Match the following descriptions with their terms.

• Contemporary fiction

• A traditional story regarded as historical but not proven

• Ancient manuscript

• A scientific fact

• Legend

• A historical document

• Proven scientific data

• A modern novel

What is a synonym for "legend"?

• Myth

• Fact

• Novel

• Biography

What is the Medicine Wheel used for?

• Healing ceremonies and the Sun Dance

• Farming and agriculture

• Mining and construction

• Fishing and hunting

"Dead Man's Fingers" is (a)  

• A type of fungus
• A type of tree
• A type of bird
• A type of fish

Where is Mothman said to be from?

• Point Pleasant, West Virginia

• Sleepy Hollow, New York

• Lovell, Wyoming

• Tarrytown, New York

What is a common feature of Mothman?

• Glowing red eyes

• Blue feathers

• Green scales

• Yellow fur

Match the following scenarios with their corresponding events.

• The ship was boarded by sea raiders looking for treasure.

• A calm sea

• The ship was caught in violent winds and heavy rain.

• A terrible storm

• The ship was sailing smoothly without any disturbances.

• A whirlpool

• The ship was caught in a swirling body of water.

• A pirate attack

The Flying Dutchman supposedly passed into the (a)  

• The realm of the living
• The realm of the ghost world
• The realm of the sea
• The realm of the sky

What do most believe sightings of the Flying Dutchman are due to?

• Reality

• Madness or mirage

• Scientific evidence

• Historical records

What was the supposed nationality of the ship that posed as the Flying Dutchman?

• Spanish

• French

• English

• Italian