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Not An Ordinary Quiz On Superstitions!

Created by oh-Kay

Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Superstitions, Magic and Phobias
Not An Ordinary Quiz On Superstitions game quiz
"Some superstitions have multiple origins; others have lost theirs over time. So, I've listed some updated facts about the subjects of the old sayings, instead of the origins. Have fun!"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. Any of these answers would probably be correct in the modern world, but according to the old superstitious rhyme "What will keep the doctor away"?
    An apple a day
    No insurance surely may
    Things you will and will not say
    Vitamins early in the day


2. According to an old wives' tale, what should you do while passing by a cemetery?
    Hold your breath
    Pray for all the lost souls
    Say 12 'Hail Marys'
    Put your thumb on your forehead and yell "Beaver!"


3. It is unlucky to wear opals, unless you were born in this month.
    August
    October
    February
    April


4. According to an old wives' tale, what will happen if you step on a crack on a sidewalk or walkway?
    You'll cry on the way back.
    You'll find a money pack.
    You'll break your mother's back.
    You'll meet a man named Jack.


5. Which one of these will NOT make your wish come true?
    Wish while knocking on wood
    Wish while throwing a coin into a well or fountain
    Wish upon a shooting star
    Wish while blowing all the candles out on your birthday cake in one breath


6. According to other old wives' tales, which of these animals is NOT considered to be good luck if it enters your home?
    a cricket
    a ladybug
    a crow
    a frog


7. It is considered unlucky for this animal to cross your path if you are in the United States, but lucky if it crosses your path in Britain. What is it?
    Black cat
    Blue bat
    Black rat
    Red dog


8. If you ever want to see a friend again, never say goodbye to them how?
    while on a bridge
    during an eclipse
    when you are both mad
    when a bat flies overhead


9. You better throw it over your shoulder if you happen to spill any!
    Milk
    Sugar
    Rosemary
    Salt


10. Three of these are actual superstitions about brooms, but one isn't. Which one is NOT a superstition about brooms.
    If you stand a broom in a corner, it will bring a stranger to visit.
    If you drop a broom, hold your nose and jump over it three times or you'll be poor.
    Never take a broom when you move or you'll take the bad luck from your previous home with you.
    If someone is sweeping the floor and sweeps over your feet, you'll never get married.


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