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The Excitement of October: A Halloween Tale

Questions: 5

Grade: 3

Words: 70

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In October, Sam, Lisa, and Ben look forward to Halloween. They love picking costumes and decorating houses. Halloween, celebrated on October 31st, was a festival for ancient Celts. Now, it's a fun day for kids to collect candy. The friends spend time planning their costumes, imagining the treats they'll get. Eagerly, they await the night, to roam their neighborhood for treats. They thoroughly love the excitement and mystery October brings!

Question 1

Who are the characters in the story looking forward to Halloween?

Sam, Lisa, and Ben

Explanation. The story mentions that Sam, Lisa, and Ben are the ones looking forward to Halloween

Sam, Lisa, and John

Lisa, Ben and John

Ben, John and Sam

Lisa, John, and Ben

Question 2

When is Halloween celebrated?

October 31st

Explanation. Halloween is celebrated on October 31st

November 1st

October 30th

November 31st

None of the above

Question 3

What does the word 'Eagerly' imply about the children's feelings towards Halloween?

They are excited and looking forward to it

Explanation. 'Eagerly' means 'with keen expectation or desire', so it shows their excitement and anticipation for Halloween

They are scared

They are indifferent

They are cautious

They are uninterested

Question 4

What was Halloween for ancient Celts?

A festival

Explanation. The story mentions that Halloween was a festival for ancient Celts

A day for collecting candy

A day for school

A regular day

A day for sports

Question 5

What is the central idea of the text?

Halloween is a fun time when kids plan for costumes, imagine the treats they'll get and roam their neighborhood for treats

Explanation. The text is about how the kids, Sam, Lisa, and Ben, love Halloween, plan their costumes, imagine their treats, and look forward to roaming their neighborhood for treats

Halloween is a scary night

Halloween is a time for sports

Halloween is a time to stay indoors

Halloween is a time for school activities

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