Tasseomancy - Examination

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Section 1 - Multiple Choice:
ONE mark per correct answer.
ALL answers require the letter and answer.

1. Tasseomancy is the art of:
(a) - Reading Tealeaves
(b) - Reading tea pots
(c) - Predicting the future using tea leaves

2. Which of the following is an Omen of Death?
(a) Bones
(b) A wolf
(c) A raven

3. Which of the following is a "Happy Omen":
(a) A grasshopper
(b) A horse
(c) A pony

4. Tealeaves that form a fire mean:
(a) Danger; a natural disaster.
(b) Danger; a manmade disaster.
(c) Hot passion; love.

5. Tealeaves that form any bird of prey mean:
(a) Ill-will and jealousy from a youth.
(b) Danger; a possible death.
(c) A minor accident.

6. The 'sun' would fall under which category:
(a) Romance
(b) Happiness
(c) Danger

7. What does a red rose signify?
(a) Love; passion.
(b) A spirit is present.
(c) Danger; death.

8. What does a black rose signify?
(a) Love; passion.
(b) A spirit is present.
(c) Danger; a death.

9. The etymology of the word "Tasse" is:
(a) Tea
(b) Cup
(c) Leaf

10. The etymology of the word "Mancy" is:
(a) Vision
(b) Prophecy
(c) Future

Teacher's Marking: /10

Section 2 - Written questions:
TWO marks maximum on each question.
Each question requires a MINIMUM of 30 words.

1) Define the art of Tasseomancy.

2) Define a 'Death Omen'. - Use examples.

3) Define a 'Happy Omen'. - Use examples.

4) Define a 'Romance Omen'. - Use examples.

5) Choose a symbol and in a couple of paragraphs, describe what it signifies, including it's relationships with other symbols.

Teacher's Marking: /10

Total Mark: /20

Overall grade:

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