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Witches, legends and superstitions quiz

Twelve questions on the things we touch wood about. Do not walk under any ladders.

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Question sheet

  1. 1. Breaking a mirror is traditionally said to bring how many years of bad luck?
    • A. Three
    • B. Five
    • C. Seven
    • D. Thirteen
  2. 2. What is the fear of the number 13 called?
    • A. Triskaidekaphobia
    • B. Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia
    • C. Arithmophobia
    • D. Numerophobia
  3. 3. In the UK, a black cat crossing your path is traditionally considered what?
    • A. Bad luck
    • B. Good luck
    • C. A sign of rain
    • D. A sign of visitors
  4. 4. Which school does Harry Potter attend?
    • A. Durmstrang
    • B. Hogwarts
    • C. Beauxbatons
    • D. Ilvermorny
  5. 5. In 'The Wizard of Oz', what melts the Wicked Witch of the West?
    • A. Fire
    • B. Sunlight
    • C. Water
    • D. Salt
  6. 6. How many witches appear together in the opening of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'?
    • A. Two
    • B. Three
    • C. Four
    • D. Five
  7. 7. What is traditionally thrown over your left shoulder to ward off bad luck?
    • A. Sugar
    • B. Salt
    • C. Rice
    • D. Pepper
  8. 8. Which garlic-hating creature of legend has no reflection?
    • A. Werewolf
    • B. Vampire
    • C. Zombie
    • D. Ghoul
  9. 9. A werewolf traditionally transforms under what?
    • A. A new moon
    • B. A full moon
    • C. An eclipse
    • D. A blood moon
  10. 10. Which famous witch trials took place in Massachusetts in 1692?
    • A. Salem
    • B. Boston
    • C. Plymouth
    • D. Concord
  11. 11. What does "touch wood" aim to do?
    • A. Summon luck
    • B. Avoid tempting fate
    • C. Ward off ghosts
    • D. Make a wish come true
  12. 12. A four-leaf clover is a symbol of luck in which country's folklore especially?
    • A. Scotland
    • B. Ireland
    • C. Wales
    • D. Norway

Answer sheet (for the quizmaster)

  1. 1. C - Seven
  2. 2. A - Triskaidekaphobia
  3. 3. B - Good luck
    In Britain black cats are often lucky, unlike much of the USA.
  4. 4. B - Hogwarts
  5. 5. C - Water
  6. 6. B - Three
  7. 7. B - Salt
  8. 8. B - Vampire
  9. 9. B - A full moon
  10. 10. A - Salem
  11. 11. B - Avoid tempting fate
  12. 12. B - Ireland