Quiz: How much do you know about witches?

The history of witches and witchcraft is a fascinating one. How much do you know about the legacy of the famous pointy hat-wearing witch? Grab your broom and test your knowledge with this spellbinding quiz…

Question 1Question 1 out of 10:

In the 1690s, which American town was famous for its witch trials?

A: Salem B: Plymouth C: Jamestown D: Boston

Question 2Question 2 out of 10:

Which famous Halloween character is based on ancient beliefs about witches?

A: Frankenstein B: The Wicked Witch of the West C: Dracula D: Baba Yaga

Question 3Question 3 out of 10:

What was the main reason people were accused of witchcraft in the Middle Ages?

A: They owned black cats B: They were thought to have magical powers C: They loved giving sweets to local kids D: They painted their faces green

Question 4Question 4 out of 10:

What creature was often considered a witch’s familiar, or helper, in European folklore?

A: Dog B: Rat C: Cat D: Horse

Question 5Question 5 out of 10:

What was the purpose of “witch trials” in history?

A: To celebrate witches B: To test if someone was a witch C: To find new recipes D: To discover who could ride a broom the fastest

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Question 6Question 6 out of 10:

What was a common ingredient in so-called “witch potions” during medieval times?

A: Eye of newt B: Unicorn tears C: Dragon’s breath D: Pickles

Question 7Question 7 out of 10:

Which famous witchy book was published in 1487 and spread fear of witches across Europe?

A: The Book of Shadows B: The Cat Whisperer C: Malleus Maleficarum D: Witches’ Brew

Question 8Question 8 out of 10:

Who was one of the most famous fictional witches in literature, appearing in Shakespeare’s Macbeth?

A: Hecate B: Morgana C: Hermione D: Sabrina

Question 9Question 9 out of 10:

What is the name of the religion that is like modern day witchcraft?

A: Gothica B: Cat Worship C: Wicca D: Folklore

Question 10Question 10 out of 10:

True or false, witches had NEVER been shown with green faces before the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz?

A: True B: False

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