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WorksheetsSuperstitions About Birds
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 39mins
Crows and ravens were thought to go together with the gods of war.
True
False
Crows were thought to be harbingers of bad luck.
True
False
The person who saw a crow flying overhead, for this was most certainly a portent of death.
True
False
The raven is considered to be good luck for the crown of England.
True
False
The government takes care of the ravens and clips their wings.
True
False
Swallows can be a harbinger of either good or bad luck.
True
False
At first, Christian people related the swallow to the death of Jesus Christ.
True
False
People who saw a swallow fly through their house considered it a portent of good fortune.
True
False
Crow and ravens are birds which eat the dead of other animals or plant.
True
False
Swallows feed on insects that can cause infections in cattle.
True
False
What is the main idea of this reading?
Birds bring bad luck.
Don't look a crow in the eye.
There are many superstitions surrounding birds.
Birds are important to England people.
Which birds are considered harbingers of bad luck?
Crows
Swallows
Ravens
All of above
Which is NOT true, according to the reading?
Some superstitions are based on reality.
Seeing a swallow is a sign of war and death in the future.
Ravens bring good luck for the country of England.
Crows eat dead animals.
How might a farmer attempt to prevent bad luck?
Catch a raven
Keep his windows open
Follow a crow
Avoid harming a swallow
Swallows help keep cattle in barns healthier by _________.
eating infected skin
consuming insects
singing
making cows happier
