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Reading comprehension questions on the history of Halloween.
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1
Orange symbolizes the __________ of the harvest season.
death
celebration
work
2
When did costumes become an essential part of Halloween?
in the Middle Ages
During the Samhain festival
when Halloween became part of ashopper's holiday
3
Why did people wear masks during the Samhain festival?
to scare their neighbors
to celebrate the end of the harvest
To be unrecognizable by evil spirits
4
Why are pumpkins carved in the United States rather than turnips?
Pumpkins honor the Celtic tradition.
Larger vegetables are better at scaringaway evil spirits.
Pumpkins are more easily available
5
True or False: The practice of treat-or-treating started in the United States.
False
True
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The Celts believed that placing Jack-o-lanterns outside helped guide lost souls:
to the harvest
home
to the bonfire
