ASRD XA Halloween Special

In which country did Halloween originate?

• Romania
• Ireland
• UK
• Iceland

Why do people place Jack-o'-lanterns outside their homes?

• They believe souls live inside of pumpkins.
• They like the way they look.
• They believe it will bring them a good harvest.
• They believe it guides lost spirits who wander.

Out of which vegetable were Jack O’ Lanterns originally made?

• Turnips
• Cabbage
• Sweet potato
• Pumpkin

Where does Pontianak live in?

• Maternity ward
• Banana tree
• Bottom of a well
• River

Which country celebrates the Day of the Dead starting at midnight on Oct. 31?

• Brazil
• Colombia
• Mexico
• Spain

According to superstition, a person born on Halloween has what particular ability?

• Able to scare spirits away
• Able to feel spirits
• Able to see spirits
• Able to attract spirits

To please the hungry spirit, the devotees will

• offer food and entertainment.
• offer money and food.
• offer food and money.
• offer money and entertainment.

During this month, it is advisable not to

• play with your friends.
• go fishing.
• cook chicken.
• go home after dark.

In order to not be recognized by ghosts, people wore masks after it became dark.

• true
• false

When did the superstition of black cats being bad luck arise?

• the 1800s
• the Middle Ages
• the 1900s
• 2000 BCE