WorksheetsSuperstitions
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the most common element of superstition?
Religion
Folklore
Natural forces
Myths
In Turkey, chewing a piece of gum means ______?
You're unclean.
You're the devil.
You're eating rotting flesh.
You have bad breath.
If you hang a ___________ in your bedroom or over your front door, it is said to bring good luck and to keep away nightmares?
Light
Lock
Chime
Horseshoe
Which one of these items should not touch the floor?
Hat
Coat
Backpack
Purse
Left on a table, this is believed to symbolize the death of a loved one.
Shoes
Coats
Hats
Empty cups
Stepping in which of these is considered good luck in France?
Puddle
Someone's food
Dog poop
Mud
What do superstitious people associate with an owl?
Witchcraft
Murder
Pride
Authority
In Medieval England, what cheese did expectant mothers make to ensure their baby would have a long and prosperous life?
Groaning Cheese
Head Cheese
Cheddar cheese
Bakers Cheese
What type of stone, if worn, is said to bring bad luck?
Emerald
Opal
Ruby
Malachite
What frightens evil spirits away during special occasions?
Smoke
Mothers-in-law
Silverware
Bells
In Italy and Russia, it is considered good luck when a bird does what?
Dies
Defecates on you.
Gives birth.
Dive bombs your head.
In many cultures, people believe that receiving ______will cause misfortune or injury.
An upside-down smile
Dog poo
Cat spray
The evil eye
Which insect is considered lucky all around the world?
Firefly
Ladybug
Bee
Butterfly
It is considered unlucky among soldiers to light how many cigarettes with one match?
1
2
3
4
A woman on what form of transportation brings bad luck?
Ship
Plane
Car
Train
Counting what creatures can bring a person good or bad luck, depending on how many are counted?
Pigs
Crows
Cows
Horses
It's considered bad luck to spill what?
Sugar
Pepper
Salt
Garlic
What may steal your soul if you gaze into it?
Pond
Water
Mirror
Glass
You may be cursed if you steal rocks from which US state?
New Hampshire
Washington
Florida
Hawaii
What flower would you hold under someone’s chin to find out if they love butter?
Daffodil
Buttercup
Sunflowers
Black-Eyed Susans
You could gain or lose money, if what body part itches?
Your foot
Your ear
Your palm
Your eye
Where is it unlucky to leave your hat?
table
sofa
bed
floor
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?
Squirrel
Mouse
Chinchilla
Rat
Which part of your clothing should you touch to ward off bad luck if you see an ambulance (or hearse)?
Sleeve
Hem
Collar
If a bee enters your house, what does it mean?
Someone will get injured.
You will have good luck.
You will have bad luck.
You will have a visitor.
