ROUND 3: Miscellaneous - Superstitions

These questions pertain to some common superstitions.


1. If a girl peels an apple without breaking the peel, then 
   throws it over her left shoulder, what will be revealed to her?

A. Her future husband's initial (accept "future husband's
   identity")


2. What is foretold by a bird in the house?

A. The death of someone in the household


3. When does a match bring bad luck?

A. When used to provide three lights (for cigarettes)


4. What superstition is associated with a hunchback?

A. It's good luck to touch or rub his hump


5. How did 13 guests at dinner come to be considered unlucky?

A. There were 13 at table at the Last Supper


6. What effect can be achieved by touching the father of a 
   bastard, sticking a snail on a thorn, or burying a bean?

A. The removal of warts


7. Theatrical superstition has people saying "the Scottish play" as
   a substitute for what?

A. "Macbeth"

 
8. Complete this warning: "Sing before breakfast…"

A. "Cry before supper" (accept "weep" for "cry", "dinner" for
   "supper")


9. What is it said to mean if your ear tingles or burns?

A. Someone is talking about you


10. What is said to be unlucky to everyone except people born 
    in October?

A.  An opal