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Quiz about Werewolves and Other Werecreatures

Werewolves and Other Werecreatures Quiz

A quiz on some of the most famous mythical beasts.

A multiple-choice quiz by crisw. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
crisw

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
25,827

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
7391

Awards
Editor's Choice

Last 3 plays: pollucci19 (8/10), Upstart3 (7/10), vlk56pa (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the psychological term for a person who thinks that he is a wolf? Hint

Lupine

Anthrolobos

Zooanthrope

Lycanthrope

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Question 2 of 10

2. From what material were werewolf-slaying instruments supposed to be fashioned? Hint

Tin

Gold

Silver

Platinum

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Question 3 of 10

3. Quite a few physical signs were taken to be indications that one was a werewolf. Which of the following was NOT a sign that one harbored 'the animal within'? Hint

Sleeping with your mouth open

Eyebrows that meet over the bridge of the nose

Eyes that reflect red light in the dark

Palms that are hairy

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Question 4 of 10

4. One of the common beliefs about werewolves is that if you are bitten by one, you will also become a werewolf. What viral disease is responsible for this belief?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 10

5. What do you call a werewolf from the southern United States? Hint

Loup garou

Wendigo

Alabama wolf

Shapeshifter

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Question 6 of 10

6. In Japan, many legends tell of the kitsune, who often appeared in the form of a beautiful woman. The kitsune was a .... Hint

Werefox

Werebadger

Werecat

Wereswan

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the Amazon, one hears legends of the 'boto', which can transform into a young boy or a handsome man. In animal form, the boto is a... Hint

Jaguar

Dolphin

Cougar

Maned wolf

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Question 8 of 10

8. In Celtic folklore, men were often seduced by the selkies, beautiful women who were really... Hint

Seals

Deer

Horses

Swans

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1992, a poll of Russians found that ____________ of respondents believed that werewolves existed. Hint

50 percent

10 percent

80 percent

35 percent

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Question 10 of 10

10. Today, some people truly believe that they are humans with the souls of animals. What do such people call their belief system? Hint

Lycanthropy

Spiritual therianthropy

Lycanthrophilia

Werephilia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the psychological term for a person who thinks that he is a wolf?

Answer: Lycanthrope

From 'lycos'- wolf and 'anthropos'-man.

2. From what material were werewolf-slaying instruments supposed to be fashioned?

Answer: Silver

Silver probably got this reputation because of its supposed purity and association with the moon.

3. Quite a few physical signs were taken to be indications that one was a werewolf. Which of the following was NOT a sign that one harbored 'the animal within'?

Answer: Eyes that reflect red light in the dark

Other signs are an unusually long third finger, tattoos in the shape of a crescent moon, an uncut, clawlike left thumbnail, and tiredness in the morning.

4. One of the common beliefs about werewolves is that if you are bitten by one, you will also become a werewolf. What viral disease is responsible for this belief?

Answer: rabies

Rabid wolves often foam at the mouth and bite whatever crosses their path. After the bite, a human who contracts rabies may exhibit the same behavior.

5. What do you call a werewolf from the southern United States?

Answer: Loup garou

There are many Cajun legends and songs about the 'loup garou', which is often said to resemble a rabid dog.

6. In Japan, many legends tell of the kitsune, who often appeared in the form of a beautiful woman. The kitsune was a ....

Answer: Werefox

The kitsune often had many tails. The more tails she had, the older and wiser she was.

7. In the Amazon, one hears legends of the 'boto', which can transform into a young boy or a handsome man. In animal form, the boto is a...

Answer: Dolphin

In the Amazon, a dolphin called the 'pink dolphin' can be found. Legends about this creature abound.

8. In Celtic folklore, men were often seduced by the selkies, beautiful women who were really...

Answer: Seals

The selkie turned into a woman by removing her sealskin. If a man stole the skin, the selkie could not transform.

9. In 1992, a poll of Russians found that ____________ of respondents believed that werewolves existed.

Answer: 80 percent

The werewolf story has long been a staple tale of Russia, where wolves were (and still are, in many places) plentiful.

10. Today, some people truly believe that they are humans with the souls of animals. What do such people call their belief system?

Answer: Spiritual therianthropy

Many Internet sites are dedicated to these beliefs.

Source: Author crisw

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