Pumpkin Patch A2 Halloween Reading Tasks

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1. In Mexico, November 2nd is known as Dia de los Muertos, which means Day of the Dead. This is a bright and colourful festival to celebrate those who have died, where people believe that the spirits visit them. People dress up, put on make-up, wear calavera
   What do families do at the graves of their loved ones?
   1. Have a picnic together and tell funny stories
   2. Sing sad songs
   3. Leave flowers and leave
   4. Cry silently
2. Halloween developed from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. It was celebrated on October 31st. This is because the Celts celebrated the new year on November 1st. During this festival, the people feasted and wore costumes
   What is the name of the celebration that Halloween originated from?
   1. Summer Solstice
   2. All Saints' Day
   3. Thanksgiving
   4. Samhain
3. What people celebrated Samhain?
   1. The French
   2. The Romans
   3. The English
   4. The Celts
4. It was believed that it was easier for spirits and ghosts to cross through into the world of the living as summer came to an end and winter began. To ward off these spirits, people would hold parties and light large bonfires
   To ward off these spirits ….. What does this mean?
   1. The spirits were older than most people
   2. People didn't want the spirits to visit
   3. People wanted the spirits to visit
   4. The spirits only showed up in hospitals
5. Arthur was really nervous about Halloween because many things seemed scary to him, especially the old, spooky house in his neighborhood that everyone thought was haunted. His little sister, D.W., on the other hand, wasn’t scared at all. She loved Hallow
   Why was Arthur nervous about Halloween?
   1. Because he forgot it was Halloween
   2. Because he wanted to go to a party
   3. Because many things seemed scary to him
   4. Because he didn`t have a costume
6. How did D.W. feel about Halloween?
   1. She wanted to stay home
   2. She was scared
   3. She didn`t know what it was
   4. She loved Halloween
7. What did D.W. do to Arthur because he was afraid?
   1. Teased him
   2. Scared him
   3. Ignored him
   4. Helped him
8. What did Arthur decide to do for D.W. on Halloween?
   1. Stay home
   2. Take her trick-or-treating
   3. Go to a movie
   4. Buy candy
9. In Mexico, November 2nd is known as Dia de los Muertos, which means Day of the Dead. This is a bright and colourful festival to celebrate those who have died, where people believe that the spirits visit them. People dress up, put on make-up, wear calavera
   What is November 2nd known as in Mexico?
   1. Thanksgiving
   2. Halloween
   3. All Souls` Day
   4. Dia de los Muertos
10. What does "Dia de los Muertos" mean in English?
    1. Day of the Living
    2. Day of the Celebration
    3. Day of the Dead
    4. Day of the Spirits
11. What do people believe about the spirits on Dia de los Muertos?
    1. They visit the living
    2. They scare people
    3. They do not exist
    4. They stay away
12. What do people dress up as during the festival?
    1. Superheroes
    2. Animals
    3. Skulls
    4. Historical figures
13. What is an ofrenda?
    1. A song sung during the festival
    2. A type of drink served
    3. A special place to keep memories of people who have passed away
    4. A type of food