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Superstitions

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the most common element of superstition?

a)

Religion

b)

Folklore 

c)

Natural forces 

d)

Myths

2.

In Turkey, chewing a piece of gum means ______?

a)

You're unclean.

b)

You're the devil.

c)

You're eating rotting flesh.

d)

You have bad breath.

3.

If you hang a ___________ in your bedroom or over your front door, it is said to bring good luck and to keep away nightmares?

a)

Light

b)

Lock

c)

Chime

d)

Horseshoe

4.

Which one of these items should not touch the floor?

a)

Hat

b)

Coat

c)

Backpack

d)

Purse

5.

Left on a table, this is believed to symbolize the death of a loved one.

a)

Shoes

b)

Coats

c)

Hats

d)

Empty cups

6.

Stepping in which of these is considered good luck in France?

a)

Puddle

b)

Someone's food

c)

Dog poop

d)

Mud

7.

What do superstitious people associate with an owl?

a)

Witchcraft

b)

Murder

c)

Pride

d)

Authority

8.

In Medieval England, what cheese did expectant mothers make to ensure their baby would have a long and prosperous life?

a)

Groaning Cheese

b)

Head Cheese

c)

Cheddar cheese

d)

Bakers Cheese

9.

What type of stone, if worn, is said to bring bad luck?

a)

Emerald

b)

Opal

c)

Ruby

d)

Malachite

10.

What frightens evil spirits away during special occasions?

a)

Smoke

b)

Mothers-in-law

c)

Silverware

d)

Bells

11.

In Italy and Russia, it is considered good luck when a bird does what?

a)

Dies

b)

Defecates on you.

c)

Gives birth.

d)

Dive bombs your head.

12.

In many cultures, people believe that receiving ______will cause misfortune or injury.

a)

An upside-down smile

b)

Dog poo

c)

Cat spray

d)

The evil eye

13.

Which insect is considered lucky all around the world?

a)

Firefly

b)

Ladybug

c)

Bee

d)

Butterfly

14.

It is considered unlucky among soldiers to light how many cigarettes with one match?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

15.

A woman on what form of transportation brings bad luck?

a)

Ship

b)

Plane

c)

Car

d)

Train

16.

Counting what creatures can bring a person good or bad luck, depending on how many are counted?

a)

Pigs

b)

Crows

c)

Cows

d)

Horses

17.

It's considered bad luck to spill what?

a)

Sugar

b)

Pepper

c)

Salt

d)

Garlic

18.

What may steal your soul if you gaze into it?

a)

Pond

b)

Water

c)

Mirror

d)

Glass

19.

You may be cursed if you steal rocks from which US state?

a)

New Hampshire

b)

Washington

c)

Florida

d)

Hawaii

20.

What flower would you hold under someone’s chin to find out if they love butter?

a)

Daffodil

b)

Buttercup

c)

Sunflowers

d)

Black-Eyed Susans

21.

You could gain or lose money, if what body part itches?

a)

Your foot

b)

Your ear

c)

Your palm

d)

Your eye

22.

Where is it unlucky to leave your hat?

a)

table

b)

sofa

c)

bed

d)

floor

23.

In the Isle of Man, it’s considered very bad luck to say the name of a particular rodent (so locals say ‘longtail’ instead), but which one?

a)

Squirrel

b)

Mouse

c)

Chinchilla

d)

Rat

24.

Which part of your clothing should you touch to ward off bad luck if you see an ambulance (or hearse)?

a)

Pocket

b)

Sleeve

c)

Hem

d)

Collar

25.

If a bee enters your house, what does it mean?

a)

Someone will get injured.

b)

You will have good luck.

c)

You will have bad luck.

d)

You will have a visitor.