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WorksheetsAll about Halloween
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Why is October 31 called Halloween?
a) It's derived from "Harvestween"
b) It's a contraction of "All Hallows E’en"
c) It's named after a Celtic festival
d) It's a modern invention
What was the original name for October 31 in the Christian church calendar?
a) Halloween
b) All Saint's Day
c) All Hallows E’en
d) Samhain
On Halloween, which two worlds are thought to be closest together?
a) The living and the living
b) The living and the animals
c) The living and the dead
d) The living and the supernatural
Why do people carve pumpkins on Halloween?
a) To celebrate the harvest
b) To trick the devil
c) To light up the night
d) To make delicious pies
What was the origin of the name "jack-o'-lantern"?
a) A story of a clever man who tricked the devil.
b) A story of a clever man who tricked the dead.
c) A story of a man who liked lanterns.
d) A story of a man who gave lanterns to kids.
What was the tradition of begging for treats called in Britain in ancient times?
a) Trick or Treat.
b) Soul Cakes.
c) Pumpkin Quest.
d) Candy Collecting.
What did beggars promise to do in return for receiving "soul cakes"?
a) Perform a dance.
b) Say a prayer for the dead.
c) Share their candy.
d) Tell ghost stories.
Ancient Celts used to wear animal heads and skins on October 31. Why?
a) To stay warm in the cold weather.
b) To scare away ghouls.
c) To celebrate the harvest.
d) To predict the future.
Why did people wear masks when leaving their homes after dark on Halloween in the past?
a) To hide their identity from fellow villagers.
b) To protect themselves from the elements.
c) To protect themselves from evil spirits.
d) To impersonate famous people.
What did Americans start asking for instead of "soul cakes" when they adopted the trick or treating tradition?
a) Money.
b) Candy.
c) Toys.
d) Books.
