Jack-o’-lantern Quiz: questions and answers
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Jack-o’-lantern is the most significant and world-famous attribute of Halloween celebration. The tradition of making these decorations goes far back in Medieval times.
Jack-o’-lantern quiz consists of some interesting questions and answers to test yourself.
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1. What is a Jack-o'-lantern?
A Halloween decoration
2. Where did the tradition of Halloween Jack-o'-lanterns begin?
Ireland
3. What are Jack-o'-lanterns used for?
Warding off evil spirits
4. When did Jack-o'-lantern appear for the first time?
19th century
5. Which natural phenomenon gives the name to it?
Will-o'-the-wisp
6. Who was "Stingy Jack"?
Old drunk who loved playing tricks on anyone
7. Which fruits can be carved for making Jack-o’-lanterns?
Pumpkins and turnips
8. What was originally carved out in Jack-o’-lantern?
A spooky face
9. What did Stingy Jack do, according to the old Irish folktale?
He trapped the Satan with the cross