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Quiz about What Do You Know About Fairies

What Do You Know About Fairies? Quiz

How much do you know about fairies? This quiz is based on a journal, written by Cicely Barker in the 1920s, titled "Fairyopolis". If you have not read this book but know a little about fairies you still might be able to pass this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by ohlavash. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ohlavash

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
225,859

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Classical Greek fairies called 'fates' were believed to control what? Hint

the universe

our choices in life

day and night

the human race

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is not a name for fairies? Hint

fey

The Little Folk

fay

fete

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which is not a type of fairy? Hint

Flower fairies

Goblins

Willow fairies

Pixies

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which is not one of the best times to see a fairy? Hint

an hour after sunset

midnight

twilight

before sunrise

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Question 5 of 10

5. When is the most likely time of the year to see a fairy? Hint

Midsummer's Eve

Mid-winter

Valentine's Day

Early spring

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is not a 'fairy tree'? Hint

beech

oak

pine

ash

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Humans try to search for me,
I flit, I fly, I hide from thee,
Lift my petals, but only three,
To see if you may capture me!"
Which flower fairy is this describing? Hint

The Tulip Fairy

The Daisy Fairy

The Daffodil Fairy

The Pansy Fairy

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Question 8 of 10

8. Fairy ointment is made from which plant or part of plant? Hint

four-leaf clovers

any of the seven sacred twigs of the oak tree

grape vine

tulip stem

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Question 9 of 10

9. Fairies often help humans. Which of the following is not one of the ways they help humans? Hint

They give silver coins to hard working servants while they sleep.

They reward humans with good fortune.

They replace teeth placed under a pillow with a coin.

They give humans blackberries.

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Question 10 of 10

10. How can one fall out of favor with the fairies? Hint

Give them vinegar instead of water.

Intrude into their personal affairs.

Be tidy and neat.

Be noisy during the night while they are sleeping.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Classical Greek fairies called 'fates' were believed to control what?

Answer: the human race

The classical Greek fates were believed to control the destiny of the human race.

2. Which of the following is not a name for fairies?

Answer: fete

Fairies are called all sorts of names, depending on the place, time, and culture, such as faerie, fay, fey, The Little Folk, The Good People.

3. Which is not a type of fairy?

Answer: Willow fairies

The main types of fairy:
Flower fairies
Elves
Pixies
Goblins
Brownies
Dwarves
Gnomes
Leprechauns

4. Which is not one of the best times to see a fairy?

Answer: an hour after sunset

"The best times to see a fairy are at twilight, midnight, just before sunrise and midday. Once a fairy has been spotted, be sure to keep your eyes fixed upon it. The fairy will only be seen as long as one looks at it unwaveringly."

5. When is the most likely time of the year to see a fairy?

Answer: Midsummer's Eve

Although Valentine's Day does seem to be the most likely option, the time when you can most likely see a fairy is Midsummer's Eve.

6. Which of the following is not a 'fairy tree'?

Answer: pine

The different fairy trees as outlined in "Fairyopolis" are:
Nut trees
Oak
Rowan
Willow
Apple
Ash
Beech
Blackthorn
Elder
Hawthorn
Holly
Lilac

7. "Humans try to search for me, I flit, I fly, I hide from thee, Lift my petals, but only three, To see if you may capture me!" Which flower fairy is this describing?

Answer: The Daisy Fairy

The Daisy Fairy is the correct answer although any of these answers look as if they could fit in.

8. Fairy ointment is made from which plant or part of plant?

Answer: four-leaf clovers

Fairy ointment is a salve made by the fairies from four-leaf clovers. If a human applies it to their eyes they can see past the fairy magic and to the very fairies themselves.

9. Fairies often help humans. Which of the following is not one of the ways they help humans?

Answer: They give humans blackberries.

Fairies did many things for humans but it was never recorded that they gave humans blackberries. "It is said that the tooth fairy rewards children by replacing any teeth put under the pillow with a coin." "Fairies are said to be responsible for putting silver coins in the boots of hard working servants while they sleep."

10. How can one fall out of favor with the fairies?

Answer: Intrude into their personal affairs.

Actually the only way to fall out of favor with the fairies is to intrude into their personal affairs. They don't like that very much!

Source: Author ohlavash

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