Pinoy Pamahiin
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Halloween Facts
November Songs
10
According to Filipino superstition, what should you do if you accidentally bite your tongue while eating?
- A. Make a wish
- B. Think of someone who might be talking about you
- C. Think of someone who is talking about you
- D. Tap the table
- C. Think of someone who is talking about you
10
What is the name of the masked killer who stalks teenagers in the Halloween movie franchise?
A. Michael Myers
B. Freddy Krueger
C. Leatherface
D. Jason Voorhees
A. Michael Myers
10
On what date is Halloween celebrated every year?
A. November 5
B. October 30
C. October 31
D. November
C. October 31
10
This Britney Spears hit, released as a single in November 2000, declares that the singer is stronger than before.
Stronger
20
In a common Filipino pamahiin, why do some people avoid sweeping the floor at night?
A. It may bring bad dreams to children
B. It may sweep away good fortune or wealth
C. It may invite unwanted rain
D. It may cause guests to arrive late
B. It may sweep away good fortune or wealth
20
In the original A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), what makes Freddy Krueger especially dangerous to his victims?
A. He can travel through mirrors
B. He can control electricity
C. He attacks them in their dreams
D. He can possess their pets
C. He attacks them in their dreams
20
Which vegetable was traditionally carved into lanterns in Ireland and Scotland before pumpkins became popular in North America?
A. Potatoes
B. Turnips
C. Beets
D. Cabbages
B. Turnips
20
This Backstreet Boys ballad was released as a single in November 2000 and is about a relationship that has changed.
Shape of my heart
30
When leaving a house for a long journey, what does the Filipino superstition called pagpag traditionally advise visitors to do before returning home after attending a wake?
A. Avoid going straight home and stop somewhere first
B. Knock three times on the front door
C. Wash their clothes immediately at the entrance
D. Leave food outside the house overnight
A. Avoid going straight home and stop somewhere first
30
In Stephen King's It, what form does Pennywise most commonly use to lure children?
A. A masked doctor
B. A ventriloquist dummy
C. A clown
D. A scarecrow
C. A clown
30
Which ancient Celtic festival is commonly associated with the historical roots of Halloween?
A. Samhain
B. Lughnasadh
C. Beltane
D. Imbolc
A. Samhain
30
This Queen classic, released as a single in November 1975, blends rock, opera, and ballad styles.
Bohemian Rhapsody
40
In a traditional Filipino belief about funerals, why might a family cover mirrors or discourage people from taking photos near the deceased?
A. To avoid beliefs that mirrors or images could trap or affect the spirit
B. To prevent the deceased's image from fading from memory
C. To prevent the family from dreaming about the deceased
D. To prevent rain from falling during the burial
A. To avoid beliefs that mirrors or images could trap or affect the spirit
40
In the Scream franchise, what is the name commonly given to the masked identity worn by the various killers?
A. The Shape
B. Ghostface
C. The Jigsaw Killer
D. The Grabber
B. Ghostface
40
Which Christian observance falls on November 1, the day after Halloween?
A. All Saints' Day
B. Ash Wednesday
C. All Souls' Day
D. Pentecost
A. All Saints' Day
40
This Adele album's lead single was released in October 2015, and the album itself arrived in November. The song is an emotional message to someone from her past.
Hello
50
In some Filipino folk traditions, what is the traditional purpose of saying “tabi-tabi po” when passing through tall grass, an unfamiliar mound, or a place believed to be inhabited by unseen beings?
A. To ward off rain and thunderstorms
B. To announce that a traveler is bringing an offering
C. To summon an ancestor for protection
D. To ask permission and show respect to unseen beings, such as the lamang-lupa
D. To ask permission and show respect to unseen beings, such as the lamang-lupa
50
In the original Japanese film Ringu (1998), what is the name of the vengeful spirit associated with the cursed videotape?
A. Sadako Yamamura
B. Kuchisake-onna
C. Kayako Saeki
D. Yuki-onna
A. Sadako Yamamura
50
The word “Halloween” developed from which older English expression?
A. Hallow Fire Night
B. Hallows' Eve
C. All Hallows' Even
D. Holy Souls' Night
C. All Hallows' Even
50
This Beatles song was released as a single in November 1965. Its title describes a feeling of needing someone close.
We Can Work It Out