Jack-o'-Lanterns Quiz

What are carved pumpkins called?

• Turnips

• Potatoes

• Jack-o'-lanterns

• Beets

What was the original material used to carve jack-o'-lanterns in Ireland?

• Pumpkins

• Turnips

• Potatoes

• Beets

What was the nickname of the mischievous man in the legend?

• Stingy Jack

• Jack of the Lantern

• Jack-o'-lantern

• Turnip Jack

What did people in Ireland use to keep mischievous spirits away from their homes?

• Bonfires

• Costumes

• Jack-o'-lanterns

• Candles

What vegetable did the English use to carve jack-o'-lanterns?

• Turnips

• Potatoes

• Pumpkins

• Beets

What is the world record for the most lit jack-o'-lanterns on display?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 40,000

What do some aquarium workers do with carved pumpkins?

• Eat them

• Display them underwater

• Sell them

• Throw them away

What is the safest choice for a pumpkin that will be carved into a jack-o'-lantern?

• Firm and smooth

• Marked and bumpy

• Small and round

• Tilted to one side

What can be done with the pumpkin flesh after carving a jack-o'-lantern?

• Roast the seeds

• Make pies and breads

• Make soups

• All of the above

What is the first step in carving a pumpkin?

• Draw a design

• Scoop out the insides

• Cut off the top

• Carve the design