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All About Superstitions

Question 1 of 5

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Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of:

Select one of the following:

  • Tree snakes

  • The number 4

  • The number 13

  • The number 17

Explanation

Question 2 of 5

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The belief that knocking on wood brings good luck is thought to stem from the:

Select one of the following:

  • Ancient Indo-Europeans

  • Medieval Christians

  • Ancient Africans

  • Ancient Chinese

Explanation

Question 3 of 5

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Which of the following superstitions was once good advice?

Select one of the following:

  • Avoid the number 13

  • Don’t step on a crack

  • Don’t cross a black cat’s path

  • Don’t whistle in the theater

Explanation

Question 4 of 5

1

Many common superstitions come from history of:

Select one of the following:

  • Business

  • Religion

  • Medicine

  • Sport

Explanation

Question 5 of 5

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What is not a reason people believe in superstitions?

Select one of the following:

  • Because they grew up hearing about superstitions

  • Because superstitions give them a sense of control

  • Because superstitions often appear to work

  • Because superstitions really do work

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