Black Magic and the Supernatural

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. The discredited 'science' of phrenology explained behavior via the 'bumps' in one's head. Who is credited - if that is the word - with the development of this technique? Cliffford Beers Franz Joseph Gall Pierre Janet Jean Charcot

2. 'Mesmerism', a forerunner of hypnosis, was developed by Franz Anton Mesmer. Mesmer, however, didn't really understand what he had discovered. How did he explain his 'treatment'? Restoring the proper flow of blood in the body Restoring the level of the four basic elements to the body Restoring the proper respiratory rate to the body Restoring the proper balance of magnetic fluids in the body

3. What is the principal difference between an incubus and a succubus? Different Genders Different Powers Different Ages Different Geographies

4. Two men named Sprenger and Kramer wrote a book which was the 'bible' of the Middle Ages in terms of witchcraft, magic, sorcery, etc. What is the title of the book? The Devil's Incantations The Witch Hammer Pagan Rituals The Evil Realm

5. The belief that a person can be transformed into a wolf is known by what term? Alchemy Necromancy Lycanthropy Alectryomancy

6. A ghost or spirit who engages in mischief is known by what term? Vampire Warlock Poltergeist Spook

7. The idea that there was a curse on the people who came into contact with King Tut's tomb originated with the untimely death of this individual. Lord Carnarvon Marc Antony Cleopatra Heinrich Schliemann

8. How many cards are there in a deck of tarot cards? 52 40 36 78

9. Witches are often said to have "familiars". Where are these "spirits" usually found? Their costumes and clothing Their pets Their paraphernalia Their powers

10. What useful substance is derived from the saliva of vampire bats? Anti-Coagulant Agent Oxidization Agent Decongestant Agent Energizing Agent