The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky: A Halloween Adventure

The Bad Seed is in a bad mood because he can't find a unique Halloween costume. He plans to trick everyone into thinking Halloween is postponed. However, after a conversation with a pumpkin seed, he realizes Halloween is about fun and community, not competition. He decides to enjoy the holiday and joins the celebration, learning to worry less about trivial matters.

Why was the Bad Seed upset at the beginning of the story?

• He couldn't find a unique costume.

• He lost his favorite costume.

• He forgot about Halloween.

• He was too busy to celebrate.

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What did the Bad Seed initially try to dress up as?

• A ghost, a vampire, and a robot

• A superhero

• A pirate

• A wizard

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What was the Bad Seed's solution to his costume problem?

• Buying a new costume

• Asking friends for help

• Skipping Halloween

• Tricking everyone into postponing Halloween

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What was the Bad Seed's plan to get more time for his costume?

• Hiding until after Halloween

• Pretending to be sick

• Asking for an extension

• Announcing a fake storm and squirrel invasion

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What did the pumpkin seed say Halloween is really about?

• Competing for the best costume

• Decorating the biggest pumpkin

• Eating lots of candy

• Community and having fun

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What did the Bad Seed realize about Halloween?

• It's about more than just costumes

• It's only fun with a perfect costume

• It should be celebrated alone

• It's not a significant holiday

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How did the Bad Seed feel after talking to the pumpkin seed?

• Angrier than before

• Embarrassed about his behavior

• Excited to trick or treat

• Relieved and enlightened

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What decision did the Bad Seed make about worrying?

• To only worry on Halloween

• To worry less about unimportant things

• To never worry again

• To worry more about what others think

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What costume did the Bad Seed choose in the end?

• A pumpkin

• A squirrel

• A vampire

• A ghost

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What was the reaction of others to the Bad Seed's final costume?

• They invited him to join the fun

• They laughed

• They ignored him

• They were scared

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