The History of Halloween

According to the article, in the 19th century who brought the first Halloween to America?

• Canada

• South America

• Irish

• United Kingdom

According to the article, which of the following would best be an example of the "deceased causing havoc on people?"

• doors would mysteriously lock people out

• horses would mysteriously disappear

• chickens wouldn't lay eggs

• people would start mooing like cows

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

In paragraph 3, which sentence does not flow in the current order it is in?

• In Gaelic culture, Samhain was a time used by the ancient pagans to prepare provisions for the winter months ahead.

• The Samhain festival would include bonfires in order that light from the flames would attract insects which in turn would attract bats.

• The Gaels believed that on October 31, the confines that held the living and dead overlapped and the deceased would arise causing havoc on the people.

• In addition, masks and costumes were worn in an attempt to impersonate evil spirits and please them.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

When did trick-or-treating originate?

• 20th century

• Colonial Period

• Middle Ages

• 21st Century

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CCSS.W.6.7

CCSS.W.6.8

You can infer Hallowmas in a combination of what two holidays?

• Halloween and Thanksgiving

• Christmas and New Years

• Hanukah and Christmas

• Halloween and Christmas

In the 5th paragraph, guising can be interpreted as:

• trick-or-treating

• dressing up

• pulling a prank

• eating lots of candy

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

The Day of the Dead celebrates whom?

• the deceased

• the living

• children

• skeletons

Which of the following would not be a tribute on Day of the Dead?

• decorating a loved one's grave

• dressing up as a skeleton

• planting a marigold in your yard

• carving a jack-o-lanter

What culture celebrated their deceased in August during a month-long celebration?

• the Irish

• the Aztecs

• the Germans

• The Gails

All Souls Day is on which date?

• November 2

• October 31

• August 3

• November 1