The Legend of Stingy Jack and the Origin of Jack-o'-Lanterns

What is the origin of the Jack-o'-Lantern tradition?

• Scottish legends

• English fairy tales

• Irish mythology

• American folklore

What was Stingy Jack's first trick on the devil?

• He trapped the devil in a bottle.

• He convinced the devil to turn into a coin.

• He made the devil climb a tree.

• He locked the devil in a room.

What did Stingy Jack use to hold the burning coal given by the devil?

• A potato

• A beet

• A pumpkin

• A turnip

Why did Irish immigrants start using pumpkins for Jack-o'-Lanterns?

• Pumpkins were easier to carve.

• Pumpkins were more durable.

• Pumpkins were cheaper than turnips.

• Pumpkins were more colorful.

What is the modern name derived from 'Jack of the lantern'?

• Jack-o'-Lantern

• Lantern Jack

• Jack Lantern

• Jack Lanterns