Halloween Traditions Quiz

Where does the tradition of trick-or-treat come from?

• United States

• England

• Ireland

• Canada

Back in the days when people believed unhappy ghosts came out on Halloween, what gifts were left outdoors to keep the ghosts happy?

• Candies

• Fruits

• Money

• Flowers

People in Ancient Ireland wore costumes when they went outdoors on Halloween night because:

• They wanted to disguise themselves from evil spirits.

• It was a tradition to celebrate the harvest season.

• They were required by law to wear costumes.

• It was a way to honor their ancestors.

In the Middle Ages, teenagers and young adults would play tricks on people who did not give them treats. What kind of tricks did they play?

• dangerous tricks

• tricks that scared people

• tricks that didn’t hurt anyone

• tricks that involved stealing candy

Trick-or-Treat started as an old, Irish tradition. What is a tradition?

• an activity that has been going on for a long time

• something that people believe is true

• an event that happens in October

• a type of song that people sang long ago

Where does the tradition of trick-or-treat come from?

• United States

• England

• Ireland

• Canada

Back in the days when people believed unhappy ghosts came out on Halloween, what gifts were left outdoors to keep the ghosts happy?

• They left milk and fruit on the doorstep.

• They left coins and jewelry on the doorstep.

• They left bread and cheese on the doorstep.

• They left flowers and herbs on the doorstep.

Everyone tried to stay inside on Halloween night where it was safe. But anyone who had to go out for some reason would wear a ___________ and a _________.

• costume and a mask

• To celebrate the harvest season with colorful attire.

• To participate in a community parade.

• To honor the gods with traditional clothing.

But they also believed that some ghosts were ___________ and used Halloween to frighten people.

• scared

• unhappy

• sleepy

• mad

What is word "famine" mean ?

• an activity that has been going on for a long time

• something that people believe is true

• an event that happens in October

• extreme scarcity of food