Halloween

Halloween

Assessment

Passage

English

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Yana Rzhevskaya

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the origin of the word 'Halloween'?

It comes from the words 'hollow' and 'ene'.

It is derived from the word 'Samhain'.

It originates from the Roman festival of Saturnalia.

It is a modern invention with no historical basis.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original purpose of the Samhain festival?

To celebrate death and rebirth.

To honor the Roman gods.

To mark the beginning of summer.

To celebrate the harvest.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common activity during the original Samhain festival?

Making lanterns from hollowed-out gourds.

Exchanging gifts with family members.

Singing hymns to the gods.

Building large bonfires to ward off evil spirits.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What led to the commercialization of Halloween in the 20th century?

The economic boom after World War II.

The influence of Irish immigrants.

The popularity of All Saints Day.

The decline of other holidays.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By 2015, how much did the National Retail Federation predict spending on Halloween could reach?

$6.9 billion

$1 billion

$10 billion

$3.5 billion

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