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Quiz: How well do you know your superstitions?
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Question 1 of 15
If you break a mirror, how long do people believe the bad luck lasts for?
1 year
3 years
5 years
7 years
Question 2 of 15
Which shoulder should you throw salt over to ward off evil?
Left
Right
Either one
Question 3 of 15
What shouldn’t you do with a ladder?
Climb it
Walk under it
Kick it
Touch it
Question 4 of 15
Where is it considered unlucky to leave your hat?
The table
The doorway
The bed
Question 5 of 15
What shouldn’t you do with an umbrella indoors, according to superstition?
Wave it around
Hang it upside down
Open it
Question 6 of 15
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?
Mouse
Squirrel
Rat
Question 7 of 15
Which plant is it considered good luck to find?
Three-leafed clover
Four-leafed clover
Five-leafed clover
Question 8 of 15
What is, bizarrely, considered good luck?
Bird doing a poo on your head
Stepping in dog poo
Finding a cat poo
Question 9 of 15
If you pick up a penny in the street, how long does it supposedly bring you luck for?
A day
A week
A month
Question 10 of 15
For superstitious people, unlucky events tend to come in groups of…?
Two
Three
Four
Five
Question 11 of 15
Which part of a rabbit supposedly brings you luck?
Tail
Foot
Eye
Claw
Question 12 of 15
What shouldn’t you let a black cat do, according to superstition?
Sleep on your bed
Come into your house
Cross your path
Question 13 of 15
Which part of your clothing should you touch to ward off bad luck if you see an ambulance (or hearse)?
Sleeve
Collar
Button
Pocket
Question 14 of 15
Which part of a chicken or turkey is considered good luck to pull on?
Luckbone
Wishbone
Breastbone
Question 15 of 15
Which of Shakespeare’s plays is it considered bad luck to say the name of in a theatre?
Antony and Cleopatra
Julius Caesar
Henry V
MacBeth
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1
If you break a mirror, how long do people believe the bad luck lasts for?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: 7 years
2
Which shoulder should you throw salt over to ward off evil?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: Left
3
What shouldn’t you do with a ladder?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: Walk under it
4
Where is it considered unlucky to leave your hat?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: The bed
5
What shouldn’t you do with an umbrella indoors, according to superstition?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: Open it
6
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?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: Rat
7
Which plant is it considered good luck to find?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: Four-leafed clover
8
What is, bizarrely, considered good luck?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: Bird doing a poo on your head
9
If you pick up a penny in the street, how long does it supposedly bring you luck for?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: A day
10
For superstitious people, unlucky events tend to come in groups of…?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: Three
11
Which part of a rabbit supposedly brings you luck?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: Foot
12
What shouldn’t you let a black cat do, according to superstition?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: Cross your path
13
Which part of your clothing should you touch to ward off bad luck if you see an ambulance (or hearse)?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: Collar
14
Which part of a chicken or turkey is considered good luck to pull on?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: Wishbone
15
Which of Shakespeare’s plays is it considered bad luck to say the name of in a theatre?
Your Answer:
Correct Answer: MacBeth
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