Log in
Sign up for FREE
arrow_back
Library

Jack-O-Lanterns- Comprehension Questions

star
star
star
star
star
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 questions
Required
3
Required
1
Required
1
Required
7
Required
4
Required
4
Use your "Jack-O-Lanterns" passage to answer the comprehension questions. Pay close attention to the words and point value of each question.
Question 1
1.
To make jack-o-lanterns, people use simple tools like _______ ,_______ , and small _______ .
Question 2
2.

How long has carving a jack-o-lantern been a tradition?

Question 3
3.

The first jack-o-lanterns were carved into beets or turnips.

Question 4
4.

Put the steps in order for how a jack-o-lantern is made.

  1. Start with a pumpkin.
  2. The designer makes a face by carving the pumpkin.
  3. Carvers use simple instruments like spoons to hollow out the inside.
  4. The insides and seeds are removed.
  5. The top of the pumpkin is cut in a way that it can be placed back on top.
  6. End with a fun jack-o-lantern.
Question 5
5.

Match the word to its definition. Each answer is only used once.

Draggable itemarrow_right_altCorresponding Item
instruments
arrow_right_alt
create or represent something by carving, casting, or shaping
sculpt
arrow_right_alt
created; skill in creating something
crafted
arrow_right_alt
arrow_right_alt
Question 6
6.

What countries have carved jack-o-lanterns over the years? Mark all that apply.

A candle is placed inside the pumpkin to make it glow.
widespread at a particular time
prevalent
tools for a task
Brazil
Ireland
Scotland
Egypt
United States
British Isles of Great Britain