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A child in a costume knocks on a neighbor's door, and instead of a candy bar, they get a shiny apple, a handful of nuts, or a sticky popcorn ball still warm from the kitchen. Can you imagine trading your whole candy bag for that? Back then, treats came straight from people's kitchens, not from astore.  \nThose kitchen treats were the whole show for a long time. In the early  \n1900s, neighbors made homemade goodies like caramel apples, popcorn balls, small cakes, and roasted nuts to hand out. Making candy from scratch was hard work, so getting a treat felt special. A family might spend a whole afternoon rolling popcorn balls just to be ready for visitors.  \nRolling popcorn balls all afternoon sounds fun, but it was about to get much easier. Starting in the 1950s and continuing through the 1970s, trick-or-treating spread across American neighborhoods, and factories were ready with candy that came already wrapped. Wrapped candy was cheap, quick to hand out, and easy to buy by the bag. Little by little, those store-bought pieces pushed the homemade apples and popcorn balls off the porch.  \nWrapped candy won partly because it made everyone feel safer. Parents liked treats sealed in a factory wrapper because they could see the candy had not been opened. Companies noticed the crowds of trick-or-treaters and started making candy in small, single sizes just for the holiday. That is why you find those tiny \"fun size\" bars that fit right in your palm.  \nThose little bars add up to a giant pile by the end of the night. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans plan to spend billions of dollars on Halloween candy in recent years. That is enough money to buy candy for almost everyone in the country several times over. From one warm popcorn ball to billions of dollars in wrappers, Halloween sure got sweeter!  \nThe History of Halloween Candy  \nName:  \n\n| Solve each problem.\u003Cbr>Use the article to answer the question.\u003Cbr>1) What kinds of treats did children often receive on Halloween more than a hundred years ago?\u003Cbr>A. Chocolate bars, gum, and mints B. Lollipops, jellybeans, and taffy\u003Cbr>C. Cookies, pretzels, and crackers D. Apples, nuts, and popcorn balls |  |  |  |  | Answers\u003Cbr>1.  \u003Cbr>2.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 2) Which source does the author name for the candy spending figure?\u003Cbr>A. The American Candy Company B. A neighborhood trick-or-treat\u003Cbr>survey\u003Cbr>C. The National Halloween Museum D. The National Retail Federation |  |  |  |  | 3.  \u003Cbr>4.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 3) During which years did trick-or-treating spread across American neighborhoods?\u003Cbr>A. From the 1950s through the 1970s\u003Cbr>B. From the 1800s through the 1900s\u003Cbr>C. From the 1920s through the 1940s\u003Cbr>D. From the 1980s through the 2000s |  |  |  |  | 5.  \u003Cbr>6.  \u003Cbr>7.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 4) How much do Americans plan to spend on Halloween candy in recent years?\u003Cbr>A. Hundreds of dollars B. Millions of dollars\u003Cbr>C. Thousands of dollars D. Billions of dollars |  |  |  |  | 8.  \u003Cbr>9.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 5) In the passage, what does the phrase \"fun size\" describe?\u003Cbr>A. Bags holding dozens of different candies\u003Cbr>B. Extra-large bars sold only at Halloween\u003Cbr>C. Small, single-size candy bars that fit in your palm\u003Cbr>D. Candy shaped like tiny pumpkins and ghosts |  |  |  |  | 10.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 6) Why did getting a homemade treat feel special in the early 1900s?\u003Cbr>A. Candy was given only once a year\u003Cbr>B. Stores did not sell candy at all\u003Cbr>C. Making candy from scratch was hard work\u003Cbr>D. Only rich families could afford treats |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 7) What is the main idea of the whole passage?\u003Cbr>A. Trick-or-treating began in American cities\u003Cbr>B. Popcorn balls are the oldest Halloween treat\u003Cbr>C. Halloween treats changed from homemade foods to wrapped store candy\u003Cbr>D. Factories are better at making candy than families |","cbCain6qRozE8oi5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCain6qRozE8oi5","pdf",122644,"English","# Reading Comprehension Questions\n## Multiple-choice items (1-10)","[{\"question\":\"What kinds of treats did children receive on Halloween more than a hundred years ago?\",\"answer\":\"Children often received shiny apples, a handful of nuts, and sticky popcorn balls, along with other homemade goodies like caramel apples and small cakes.\"},{\"question\":\"What source does the author use for the candy spending figure?\",\"answer\":\"The passage names the National Retail Federation as the source for the spending information.\"},{\"question\":\"Why did trick-or-treating become easier starting in the 1950s through the 1970s?\",\"answer\":\"Factories provided candy already wrapped, which was cheap, quick to hand out, and easy to buy by the bag.\"}]","The History of Halloween Candy - Halloween Reading Comprehension Questions | PDF",1790809743,18]