2. In which country did Halloween become a big, modern celebration first? A. Ireland B. Japan C. The United States D. South Korea

What does “Jimi” mean in Japanese Halloween fashion? A. Flashy B. Mundane or lowkey C. Scary D. Funny

What were the earliest Halloween costumes based on? A. Famous people B. Ghosts and folklore figures C. Cartoons D. Mythical animals

3. When did Japan’s Halloween party culture begin? A. 1980s B. 1990s C. 2000s D. 2010s

What has made Halloween especially popular in Japan? A. Pumpkin carving B. Costumes and cosplay C. Traditional music D. Fireworks

Where do the original traditions of Halloween come from? A. The United States B. Japan C. Scotland and Ireland D. Korea

4. What kind of people first organized Halloween events in Tokyo? A. Local schoolchildren B. Foreign residents and friends C. Business owners D. Politicians

11. How many people died in the Itaewon disaster? A. Around 50 B. About 100 C. About 150 D. Over 300

What kind of scenes do “Jimi Halloween” costumes represent? A. Ordinary daily moments B. Monsters and ghosts C. TV characters D. Futuristic robots

5. What was the Yamanote Halloween Train? A. A children’s attraction B. A metro train party C. A restaurant car D. A movie

Where does the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival happen?A. Northern Tokyo B. Southern Osaka C. Kyoto D. Fukuoka

12. What did Shibuya and Shinjuku authorities do after 2022? A. Encouraged Halloween parades B. Banned Halloween street parties C. Opened new costume shops D. Closed train stations

What did local authorities try to do about the street parties? A. Support them B. Stop them C. Move them to Osaka D. Make them free