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Quiz about Werewolves and Other Werecreatures
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.
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Author
crisw
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
25,827
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
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7379
Awards
Editor's Choice
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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


Question 2 of 10
2. From what material were werewolf-slaying instruments supposed to be fashioned? Hint


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


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)
Question 5 of 10
5. What do you call a werewolf from the southern United States? Hint


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


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


Question 8 of 10
8. In Celtic folklore, men were often seduced by the selkies, beautiful women who were really... Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In 1992, a poll of Russians found that ____________ of respondents believed that werewolves existed. Hint


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



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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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