Jack O' Lantern Traditions and Folklore

The video narrates the story of Jack, a stingy and greedy man who encounters a mysterious figure on Halloween. Jack makes a deal with the figure, believed to be the devil, and later steals pumpkins. When confronted, he traps a burning coal in a pumpkin, leading to his eternal wandering as 'Jack of the Lantern.' The story is rooted in Irish folklore, where people carved vegetables to ward off spirits. This tradition evolved in America with pumpkins becoming the preferred choice for carving Jack-o'-Lanterns.

What was Jack's general behavior towards others in the village?

• Friendly and helpful

• Indifferent and quiet

• Stingy and mean

• Generous and kind

What did the strange man offer Jack in exchange for paying for his meal?

• A new house

• A bag of gold

• A magical pumpkin

• A promise to pay back on the day Jack dies

What did Jack do when he saw the pumpkins in his neighbor's field?

• He reported them to the village

• He took two pumpkins

• He asked for permission to take them

• He ignored them

How did Jack catch the burning coal thrown by the strange man?

• With his hands

• In a bucket of water

• Inside a pumpkin

• In a metal pot

What was Jack condemned to do after his death?

• Haunt the village inn

• Rest in peace

• Become a village guardian

• Wander the earth in search of a home

What did the burning coal inside the pumpkin symbolize for Jack?

• His wealth

• His kindness

• His eternal punishment

• His bravery

Why do people carve pumpkins on Halloween?

• To make soup

• To feed animals

• To scare away spirits

• To sell them in the market

From which country did the tradition of carving vegetables originate?

• Ireland

• Germany

• France

• Italy

What did the Irish people use to carve before discovering pumpkins?

• Clay

• Wood

• Stone

• Turnips, gourds, and potatoes

What is the main reason people dress up in costumes on Halloween?

• To celebrate the harvest

• To win costume contests

• To show off their creativity

• To scare away spirits