The Why: Halloween Special
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the main reasons Halloween is a huge commercial success?
It involves expensive gifts.
It is a religious holiday.
It is celebrated only in the United States.
It appeals to both children and adults.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which ancient festival is considered a precursor to Halloween?
Imbolc
Lughnasadh
Salon
Beltane
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original purpose of carving Jack-o'-lanterns?
To honor the dead
To celebrate the harvest
To scare away evil spirits
To light up homes
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did trick-or-treating help evolve Halloween?
It introduced new costumes.
It made Halloween a religious holiday.
It shifted the focus to children.
It reduced the holiday's popularity.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do adults continue to celebrate Halloween?
For family gatherings
For religious reasons
For nostalgia and boundary-pushing
For the candy
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason the myth of tampered candy persists?
It is a government warning.
It is updated with new fears.
It is a tradition to warn children.
There are many documented cases.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does the media play in the myth of tampered candy?
It debunks the myth.
It ignores the myth.
It perpetuates the myth.
It supports the myth with evidence.
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