Superstitions: Myths and Beliefs Quiz

What is the most common superstition associated with Friday the 13th in Great Britain?

• It brings good luck for the whole year

• It is considered an unlucky day

• It is the best day to start a new project

• It is a day to celebrate with family

In British folklore, what is believed to happen if a black cat crosses your path?

• You will have bad luck

• You will have good luck

• You will find money

• You will lose something important

According to superstition, how many years of bad luck are you supposed to get if you break a mirror?

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 10 years

Why is it considered bad luck to walk under a ladder?

• It might fall on you

• It forms a triangle, which is a symbol of life, and breaking it brings misfortune

• It is a sign of disrespect

• It is believed to attract rain

According to British superstition, which way should a horseshoe be hung above a door to bring good luck?

• With the ends pointing downwards

• With the ends pointing upwards

• Lying flat on the ground

• Hanging vertically

What are you supposed to do when you throw a coin into a wishing well?

• Make a wish

• Say your name aloud

• Close your eyes and count to ten

• Walk around the well three times

In the traditional British rhyme, what does seeing a single magpie mean?

• Sorrow

• Joy

• A wedding

• A new friend

What is the superstition about standing on cracks in the pavement?

• You will find a penny

• You will break your mother’s back

• You will get a new pair of shoes

• You will have a lucky day

Which of the following is considered a way to reverse bad luck after breaking a mirror?

• Throwing salt over your left shoulder

• Spinning around three times

• Knocking on wood

• Burying the broken pieces under the moonlight

What is the traditional reason for avoiding the number 13 in buildings, such as skipping the 13th floor?

• It is considered a lucky number

• It is associated with witches and bad luck

• It is too difficult to pronounce

• It is a symbol of wealth