Superstitions Around the World

What superstition is associated with breaking a mirror?

• It causes immediate misfortune.

• It has no effect.

• It brings seven years of bad luck.

• It brings good fortune.

What is believed to happen if two mirrors are placed facing each other?

• It enhances beauty.

• It brings wealth.

• It causes mirrors to break.

• It creates a portal for spirits.

In some cultures, what does seeing or hearing an owl signify?

• Bad news is on the way.

• Good news is coming.

• A celebration is near.

• A storm is approaching.

What unusual belief is held in Canada about pregnant women craving fish?

• Their child will have a fish head.

• They will have a long life.

• Their child will be a genius.

• They will have twins.

According to a Turkish superstition, what happens if you jump over a child?

• The child will have good luck.

• The child will become very intelligent.

• The child will be cursed to be short.

• The child will become very tall.