Halloween Reading Comprehension questions

Who originally celebrated Samhain?

• The Romans

• The Greeks

• The Celts

• The Vikings

What type of holiday was Samhain for the Celts?

• A) A religious day of prayer

• B) A harvest feast and New Year’s Eve

• C) A day to honor kings

• D) A celebration of spring

On Samhain Eve, what did the Celts believe happened?

• The gods visited the earth

• Animals could talk

• Ghosts of the dead walked the earth

• The sun never set

Why did the Celts call fairies the “good folk”?

• A) They were always kind and helpful

• B) To avoid offending them

• C) Because they gave them gifts

• D) To make them disappear

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Which of these was feared the most on Samhain Eve?

• The pooka

• The ghost of ancestors

• The banshee

• A goblin king

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What form did the pooka most commonly take?

• A) A giant cat

• B) A black horse with yellow eyes

• C) A winged bird

• D) A tall tree spirit

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Why did the Celts leave sweets out on Samhain Eve?

• To attract new friends

• To keep the fairies well-fed

• To feed the animals

• As an offering to their gods

What was one way the Celts protected themselves on Samhain Eve?

• By singing songs

• By leaving their homes

• By wearing scary masks

• By cooking special food

What did the Druids do to drive away spirits?

What was a main activity done on Samhain Eve to protect the village?

• Danced in circles

• Marched in a parade with costumes

• Built strong walls

• Whispered prayers in silence