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Where do the original traditions of Halloween come from? A. The United States B. Japan C. Scotland and Ireland D. Korea
C. Scotland and Ireland
2. In which country did Halloween become a big, modern celebration first? A. Ireland B. Japan C. The United States D. South Korea
C. The United States
3. When did Japan’s Halloween party culture begin? A. 1980s B. 1990s C. 2000s D. 2010s
B. 1990s
4. What kind of people first organized Halloween events in Tokyo? A. Local schoolchildren B. Foreign residents and friends C. Business owners D. Politicians
B. Foreign residents and friends
5. What was the Yamanote Halloween Train? A. A children’s attraction B. A metro train party C. A restaurant car D. A movie
B. A metro train party
6. Why were the Yamanote parties called “underground”? A. They were secret and unofficial B. They happened in nightclubs C. They took place under buildings D. They were boring
A. They were secret and unofficial
7. Why did the police stop the Yamanote Halloween Train? A. It was unsafe and unauthorized B. People didn’t like it C. There was a power failure D. The train company wanted to charge money
A. It was unsafe and unauthorized
After the train parties ended, where did people start celebrating Halloween? A. In parks B. In Shibuya and Shinjuku streets C. In their homes D. At karaoke bars
B. In Shibuya and Shinjuku streets
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
B. Stop them
10. What tragic event in 2022 led to stricter safety rules? A. A fire in Shinjuku B. The Itaewon disaster in Seoul C. A train accident D. An earthquake
B. The Itaewon disaster in Seoul
11. How many people died in the Itaewon disaster? A. Around 50 B. About 100 C. About 150 D. Over 300
C. About 150
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
B. Banned Halloween street parties
What Halloween tradition involves children visiting homes for sweets? A. Trick-or-treating B. Guising C. Cosplay D. Flash mobs
A. Trick-or-treating
What were the earliest Halloween costumes based on? A. Famous people B. Ghosts and folklore figures C. Cartoons D. Mythical animals
B. Ghosts and folklore figures
What has made Halloween especially popular in Japan? A. Pumpkin carving B. Costumes and cosplay C. Traditional music D. Fireworks
B. Costumes and cosplay
What does “cosplay” stand for? A. Costume playing B. Colorful sports play C. Comic-style performance D. Costume party
A. Costume playing
