Ghosts

The author's argument is that concept of ghosts might be a way to help people to lead moral lives?

• True

• False

The author uses the word "pagan" in paragraph 3. What does "pagan" mean?

• a person who worships no gods or goddesses

• a person who has no religion

• a person who worships many gods or goddesses

• a person who shares their religion with others

Why did Pope Gregory suggest people should pray for ghosts?

• Ghosts are scary

• Most ghosts are friendly and don't need help.

• Because they haunt people.

• Ghosts need help to make their journey towards Heaven.

In paragraph 7, the author explains what "indulgences" were. "Indulgences" referred to...

• things that made people feel better

• payments to the church to reduce penalties for sins

• payments to ghosts

• the Middle Ages

Today, people who try to prove the existence of ghosts have turned to which of the following?

• seances

• scientific techniques

• ouija boards

• spiritualism

Most, although not all, societies have a concept of “ghosts.”

• True

• False

Many countries on which continent celebrate "Ghost Month"?

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• North America

The author suggests that ghost sightings are often a reminder that...

• only good things have happened to people

• bad things have happened to people

• ghosts do not exist

• ghosts stories are hopeful

The author's purpose is...

• to inform

• to persuade

• to entertain

Which of the following is most likely a bias the author has?

• believes in ghosts

• doesn't believe in ghosts