Haunted Houses

Which is the best main idea for the Haunted Houses article?

• Haunted houses make a lot of money.

• Haunted houses are not just for kids.

• Haunted houses have a long and interesting history.

• Haunted houses are actually haunted.

Which of these sentences supports the main idea of the article?

• The first haunted houses were steam powered and date back to 1915.

• People would wear masks and jump out to scare visitors.

• Scary images and frightening costumes are common.

• Haunted houses usually cost from $5 to $25 to enter.

According to the article, which statement is true?

• Haunted houses were more popular in the 1960's than they are today.

• haunted houses are only set up in homes

• having live performers in haunted houses is a new idea.

• modern haunted houses might have strobe lights, fog machines, and black lights.

Which of these best defines "pastime" as it is used in the article?

• an amusement or entertainment

• a light shade of gray

• a historical setting

• a semi-liquid (like blood)

Which of these best defines "attraction" as it is used in the article?

• two people who like each other

• an even which draws a large audience

• magnetic force

• the friction between two objects

Which of these best defines "performers" as it is used in this article?

• to act or play a role

• to change into a different form

• a older version

• a tall tale or fairy tale

The first haunted attractions were....

• scarier than todays

• in castles

• steam-powered

• only set in the daytime

According to the article, the first haunted houses were used mostly for ....

• scaring young children

• raising money for schools

• providing jobs for adults

• providing shelter during the colder months

How many people, on the the average, visit haunted houses every year in the US?

• 1 million

• 5 million

• 12 million

• 21 million

When did haunted houses become popular in the United States?

• 1900's

• 1920's

• 1960's

• 1990's