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Today that glowing face is a pumpkin, orange and round, with a wide, toothy grin carved right into it. We call it a jack-o'-lantern, and a candle inside makes its cut-out eyes shine. But here is a surprise: the very first ones were not pumpkins at all.  \nThose first glowing faces started far across the ocean, in Ireland and Scotland, long ago. Instead of pumpkins, people there carved lanterns out of turnips, potatoes, and other root vegetables that grow underground. A turnip is much smaller and harder than a pumpkin, so carving one took a lot of work! When they were done, they set a burning coal or candle inside so the little face would glow in the dark.  \nPeople also told a story to explain those spooky lights, and it was about a man named Stingy Jack. The legend said Jack wandered the night carrying a carved turnip with a glowing coal tucked inside. Because of that tale, folks began calling the carved lanterns \"jack-o'-lanterns,\" which means\"Jack of the lantern. \" So the funny name we use today came from an old story people passed down for fun.  \nWhen Irish families moved to America in the 1800s, they brought this carving custom with them. There they discovered the pumpkin, which was much bigger and softer than a turnip and far easier to carve. So they switched to pumpkins, and soon the glowing orange faces became a favorite part of Halloween. Isn't it wild that today's happy pumpkin grin all started with a tiny, tough turnip?  \nThe History of the Jack-o'-Lantern  \nName:  \n\n| Solve each problem.\u003Cbr>Use the article to answer the question.\u003Cbr>1) What is the main idea of this passage?\u003Cbr>A. A candle inside a pumpkin makes its eyes glow at night\u003Cbr>B. The jack-o'-lantern began with carved turnips and later became the pumpkin we know\u003Cbr>C. Turnips are harder to carve than pumpkins are\u003Cbr>D. Irish families moved to America in the 1800s |  |  |  |  | Answers\u003Cbr>1.  \u003Cbr>2.  \u003Cbr>3.  \u003Cbr>4.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 2) Why did people in America switch from turnips to pumpkins?\u003Cbr>A. Because turnips could not hold a candle safely\u003Cbr>B. Because pumpkins were bigger, softer, and easier to carve\u003Cbr>C. Because pumpkins glowed brighter than turnips did\u003Cbr>D. Because turnips were too heavy to carry home |  |  |  |  | 5.  \u003Cbr>6.  \u003Cbr>7.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 3) In the passage, what does \"root vegetables\" mean?\u003Cbr>A. Vegetables that grow only in water\u003Cbr>B. Vegetables that grow underground\u003Cbr>C. Vegetables that grow on trees\u003Cbr>D. Vegetables that grow on tall vines |  |  |  |  | 8.  \u003Cbr>9.  \u003Cbr>10.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 4) How did the carving custom reach America?\u003Cbr>A. Ships carried turnips across the ocean to sell\u003Cbr>B. Irish families brought it with them in the 1800s\u003Cbr>C. Scottish sailors mailed the story to friends\u003Cbr>D. American farmers invented it on their own |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 5) Where did the name \"jack-o'-lantern\" come from?\u003Cbr>A. From a town in Scotland named after Jack\u003Cbr>B. From an old story about a man named Stingy Jack\u003Cbr>C. From a farmer who first grew big pumpkins\u003Cbr>D. From the name of the first Halloween candle |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 6) What did people use to make the very first glowing lanterns?\u003Cbr>A. Pumpkins, squash, and other round fruits\u003Cbr>B. Turnips, potatoes, and other root vegetables\u003Cbr>C. Apples, pears, and other tree fruits\u003Cbr>D. Corn, beans, and other tall plants |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 1-10 | 90 | 80 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 0 |\n\nReading [www.CommonCoreSheets.com](www.CommonCoreSheets.com) Page 2 of 3  \n7) Why did carving a turnip take a lot of work?  \nA. Because a turnip is much smaller and harder than a pumpkin  \nB. Because a turnip grows high up on a tree  \nC. Because a turnip has no room for a candle  \nD. 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