The Evolution of 'Boo' and Its Association with Ghosts
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Fun
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4th - 6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original purpose of the word 'boo'?
To entertain children
To alert others of one's presence
To scare people
To mimic animal sounds
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which language might have influenced the word 'boo'?
German
Chinese
French
Latin
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the 1700s, how was 'boo' used in Scotland?
To mimic bird sounds
To frighten crying children
As a greeting
To describe friendly creatures
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What term evolved from the Scottish use of 'boo'?
Vampire
Boogeyman
Zombie
Ghost
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the depiction of ghosts change by the late 1800s?
They were depicted as silent
They started using 'boo' to scare people
They were seen as friendly
They became more talkative
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