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Trinidad Folklore Trivia Quiz

A glimpse of Caribbean folklore and all its spooks.

A multiple-choice quiz by grabs. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
grabs

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
70,543

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1227

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How do you recognise a Soucouyant? Hint

stench

ball of fire

shapely body

red eyes

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Question 2 of 10

2. How do you recognise a La Diablesse? Hint

one cow hoof

birthmark on face

four arms

pointed ears

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Question 3 of 10

3. How do you recognise a Douen? Hint

four arms

very tall person

back-to-front feet

big teeth

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Question 4 of 10

4. What mark does a Soucouyant leave behind? Hint

hickey

lock of hair

rose

written note

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Douen's favourite catch? Hint

balls

butterflies

children

fishes

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is a La Diablesse's prey? Hint

babies

unsuspecting men

dogs

wild animals

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who is the protector of the forest? Hint

Captain Planet

Papa Bois

Lion

Douens

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is Papa Bois' wife? Hint

La Diablesse

Soucouyant

Douen

Mama D'glo

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Question 9 of 10

9. What item does a Lagahoo carry? Hint

apples

toys

books

coffin

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Question 10 of 10

10. How are Douens created? From ...? Hint

the death of unbaptized children

cabbage patches

play-dohs

the imagination of people

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How do you recognise a Soucouyant?

Answer: ball of fire

She sheds her skin at night.

2. How do you recognise a La Diablesse?

Answer: one cow hoof

She is very beautiful, dressed in French Creole clothing.

3. How do you recognise a Douen?

Answer: back-to-front feet

Douens normally play at the edge of the forest.

4. What mark does a Soucouyant leave behind?

Answer: hickey

Blood is her meal.

5. What is Douen's favourite catch?

Answer: children

6. What is a La Diablesse's prey?

Answer: unsuspecting men

She likes to wait on secluded roadways late at night.

7. Who is the protector of the forest?

Answer: Papa Bois

He would do anything, even kill hunters, for his forest.

8. Who is Papa Bois' wife?

Answer: Mama D'glo

She has a snake-like body and prefers water.

9. What item does a Lagahoo carry?

Answer: coffin

They change into animals at night.

10. How are Douens created? From ...?

Answer: the death of unbaptized children

Source: Author grabs

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