031 Jack-O-Lantern - One Minute History

031 Jack-O-Lantern - One Minute History

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History, Religious Studies, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The story of Stingy Jack, a trickster who deceives the Devil by trapping him in a coin. Jack makes a deal with the Devil for his freedom, but when Jack dies, he is denied entry to heaven and must wander the Earth. The Devil gives him a glowing ember, which Jack places in a potato, leading to the legend of Jack-o'-lantern.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Stingy Jack do with the coin that the Devil turned into?

Used it to pay for drinks

Gave it to a friend

Lost it on the way home

Trapped it in his pocket

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the condition of the deal between Stingy Jack and the Devil?

The Devil would give Jack wealth

The Devil would never claim Jack's soul

Jack would become immortal

Jack would be granted three wishes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Stingy Jack not allowed into heaven?

He was too young

He was a trickster

He was too poor

He was too old

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Devil give to Stingy Jack to help him wander the Earth?

A magic wand

A map

A glowing ember

A pair of shoes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Stingy Jack use to hold the glowing ember?

A pumpkin

A lantern

A bottle

A potato