Halloween Quiz Questions
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- 1What do people traditionally carve on Halloween?PumpkinsCorrect answerApplesOrangesMelonsMultiple ChoicehalloweenpumpkintraditionPumpkins are traditionally carved into jack-o'-lanterns on Halloween.
- 2What color is traditionally associated with Halloween?Orange and BlackCorrect answerRed and GreenBlue and WhiteYellow and PurpleMultiple ChoicehalloweencolorstraditionOrange and black are the traditional Halloween colors.
- 3What do children say when they go trick-or-treating?Trick or treat!Correct answerHappy Halloween!Give me candy!Boo!Multiple Choicehalloweentrick-or-treattraditionChildren say 'Trick or treat!' when going door to door on Halloween.
- 4What month is Halloween celebrated?OctoberCorrect answerNovemberSeptemberDecemberMultiple ChoicehalloweenoctoberdateHalloween is celebrated on October 31st.
- 5What do children say when trick-or-treating?Trick or treat!Correct answerHappy Halloween!Give me candy!Boo!Multiple Choicehalloweentrick-or-treattraditionChildren say 'Trick or treat!' when going door to door on Halloween.
- 6What do people traditionally wear on Halloween?CostumesCorrect answerUniformsPajamasSuitsMultiple ChoicehalloweencostumestraditionPeople traditionally wear costumes on Halloween.
- 7What do children collect while trick-or-treating?CandyCorrect answerToysMoneyBooksMultiple Choicehalloweencandytrick-or-treatChildren collect candy while trick-or-treating.
- 8What is the historical origin of Halloween's celebration of the dead?It is rooted in the ancient Celtic festival of SamhainCorrect answerIt comes from Roman festival of SaturnaliaIt originated from the Christian All Saints' DayIt is derived from the Egyptian festival of OsirisMultiple ChoicehalloweenhistoryculturereligionHalloween traces its origins to Samhain, a Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, a time associated with death and the supernatural. The Roman festival of Saturnalia and Christian traditions like All Saints' Day have different historical contexts, while the Egyptian festival of Osiris relates to ancient Egyptian mythology.
- 9Black cats were associated with witches because people believed witches could _____.summon themtransform into themCorrect answerspeak to themsee through their eyesFill in BlankhalloweencatsMedieval Europeans believed witches could transform into black cats to roam undetected. This led to mass cat killings, ironically worsening the plague by eliminating rat predators.
- 10Harry Houdini died on Halloween in _____.19201926Correct answer19311935Fill in BlankhalloweenHoudini died October 31, 1926, from peritonitis after being punched in the stomach. His widow held séances every Halloween for 10 years trying to contact him, following a pre-arranged code.
- 11Halloween is the second-highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas.TrueCorrect answerFalseTrue or FalsehalloweenYes, that is accurate; Halloween is consistently reported as the second-highest grossing commercial holiday in the United States, following Christmas.
- 12Which of these vegetables were originally used for jack-o'-lanterns?PumpkinsTurnipsCorrect answerPotatoesCorrect answerBeetsCorrect answerWatermelonsSelect All That ApplyhalloweenvegetablesIrish and Scottish people carved turnips, potatoes, and beets. When they immigrated to America, they discovered pumpkins were larger and easier to carve, creating the modern tradition.
- 13What item is banned in Hollywood on Halloween night?MasksSilly StringCorrect answerEggsToilet paperMultiple ChoicehalloweenhollywoodHollywood bans Silly String on Halloween (fine up to $1,000). The sticky substance damages costumes, cars, and property, creating massive cleanup problems during huge street celebrations.
- 14Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the most popular Halloween candy in _____ U.S. states.510Correct answer1520Fill in BlankhalloweenReese's dominates in about 10 states as the favorite Halloween candy. Different regions prefer different candies - Skittles dominates the West Coast, while Starburst is popular in the Midwest.
- 15Which of these Halloween traditions came from Ireland?Trick-or-treatingCorrect answerJack-o'-lanternsCorrect answerBobbing for applesCorrect answerCostume partiesBonfiresCorrect answerSelect All That ApplyhalloweenirelandtraditionsceltichistoryIrish/Celtic origins include trick-or-treating (from "souling"), jack-o'-lanterns (turnip carving), apple bobbing (Samhain divination), and bonfires (to guide spirits). Costume parties are more modern American.
- 16Orange and black became Halloween colors because they represent harvest and death.TrueCorrect answerFalseTrue or FalsehalloweencolorsTrue! Orange represents autumn harvest, leaves, and pumpkins. Black symbolizes death, night, and the end of summer. These colors come from the Celtic festival of Samhain.
- 17The name "bonfire" originally comes from what type of fire?Bone fireCorrect answerBoon fireBond fireBanner fireMultiple Choicehalloweenetymology"Bonfire" comes from "bone fire." During Samhain, Celts burned animal bones in sacred fires to ward off evil spirits. The Middle English was "banefire," evolving to bonfire.
- 18Which city hosts the world's largest Halloween parade?SalemNew OrleansNew York CityCorrect answerLos AngelesMultiple ChoicehalloweentraditionsnycNYC's Village Halloween Parade attracts 60,000 participants and 2 million spectators. Started in 1974, it's the only major nighttime parade in America and features giant puppets, bands, and dancers.
- 19Which candy was handed out during the Great Depression instead of money?Candy cornCorrect answerTootsie RollsHershey KissesNecco WafersMultiple ChoicehalloweenhistoryCandy corn was often given instead of money during the Depression when families couldn't afford coins for trick-or-treaters. It was cheap to make and buy in bulk, establishing its Halloween connection.
- 20Which U.S. state produces the most pumpkins?CaliforniaIllinoisCorrect answerPennsylvaniaTexasMultiple Choicehalloweenagricultureu.s. statesIllinois produces 85% of the world's canned pumpkin and 40% of fresh pumpkins (500+ million pounds annually). Morton, Illinois calls itself the "Pumpkin Capital of the World."
- 21A full moon on Halloween occurs approximately every _____ years.81319Correct answer25Fill in BlankhalloweenastronomymoonFull moons on Halloween occur roughly every 19 years due to the Metonic cycle. The last ones were 2001 and 2020, with the next in 2039. Regional visibility varies.
- 22The Michael Myers mask in "Halloween" was actually a modified _____ mask.Richard NixonWilliam ShatnerCorrect answerRonald ReaganFrankensteinFill in BlankhalloweenmoviesThe iconic mask was a $2 Captain Kirk (William Shatner) mask painted white with enlarged eye holes. The low-budget film couldn't afford custom masks, creating horror history by accident.
- 23The fear of Halloween is called Samhainophobia.TrueCorrect answerFalseTrue or FalsehalloweenphobiasTrue! Samhainophobia is the irrational fear of Halloween, derived from Samhain. Related fears include phasmophobia (ghosts), wiccaphobia (witches), and coulrophobia (clowns).
- 24What was the original purpose of wearing costumes on Halloween?To scare neighborsTo hide from spiritsCorrect answerTo honor the deadFor entertainmentMultiple ChoicehalloweentraditionsCelts wore costumes and masks to disguise themselves from ghosts and evil spirits believed to roam on Samhain. They thought looking like spirits would help them avoid being possessed or kidnapped.
- 25The world's heaviest pumpkin weighed over _____ pounds.1,5002,0002,700Correct answer3,200Fill in BlankhalloweenvegetablesThe record pumpkin weighed 2,749 pounds, grown by Travis Gienger in Minnesota in 2023. Giant pumpkin growing is competitive, with prize money reaching $30,000+ for breaking world records.
- 26Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival called _____.SamhainCorrect answerBeltaneLughnasadhImbolcFill in BlankhalloweenmythologySamhain (pronounced "sow-in") marked the end of harvest season and beginning of winter. Celts believed the boundary between living and dead became blurred on October 31st, allowing spirits to return.
- 27Trick-or-treating was paused in many U.S. cities during WWII due to sugar rationing.TrueCorrect answerFalseTrue or FalsehalloweenwwiiTrue! Sugar rationing from 1942-1947 limited candy production. Some cities also discouraged trick-or-treating due to safety concerns during blackouts and resource conservation efforts.
- 28What does the word "witch" come from in Old English?Wise womanCorrect answerMage womanNight walkerMagic makerMultiple Choicehalloweenetymology"Witch" comes from Old English "wicce" meaning "wise woman." Witches were originally respected healers and midwives before Christian influence rebranded them as evil during the Middle Ages.
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