Halloween Traditions
What vegetable was traditionally carved into lanterns in Ireland before pumpkins became popular?
A. Turnips
B. Beets
C. Potatoes
A. Turnips
Which author's famous vampire is Count Dracula?
A. Edgar Allan Poe
B. Mary Shelley
C. Bram Stoker
C. Bram Stoker
Which candy bar contains nougat, caramel, and peanuts?
A. Snickers
B. Three Musketeers
C. Hershey's Milk Chocolate
A. Snickers
What is the scientific name for the fear of spiders?
A. Arachnophobia
B. Acrophobia
C. Agoraphobia
A. Arachnophobia
What is the name of the friendly ghost in the famous 1990s film?
A. Boo
B. Spooky
C. Casper
C. Casper
What does the phrase “trick or treat” traditionally ask for?
A. A costume or a mask
B. Candy or another treat
C. A spooky story
B. Candy or another treat
What is the name of the monster created by Dr. Frankenstein in Mary Shelley's novel?
A. Frankenstein's Monster
B. The Invisible Man
C. The Mummy
A. Frankenstein's Monster
Which candy brand is known for its slogan, “Taste the Rainbow”?
A. Starburst
B. Life Savers
C. Skittles
C. Skittles
Which animal can use echolocation to find insects in the dark?
A. Owl
B. Bat
C. Squirrel
B. Bat
What is the name of the creepy family featured in a famous TV series and movies?
A. The Addams Family
B. The Brady Bunch
C. The Partridge Family
Which two colors are most traditionally associated with Halloween?
A. Purple and orange
B. Red and white
C. Orange and black
C. Orange and black
Which creature is said to transform during a full moon?
A. Goblin
B. Werewolf
C. Gargoyle
B. Werewolf
Which candy is famous for its peanut butter center covered in chocolate?
A. Almond Joy
B. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
C. Junior Mints
B. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
What causes a firefly to produce its own light?
A. A chemical reaction in its body
B. Heat from its wings
C. Reflected moonlight
A. A chemical reaction in its body
Which actor played Freddy Krueger in the original A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A. Michael Myers
B. Robert Englund
C. Christopher Lee
B. Robert Englund
Halloween takes place on which date every year?
A. October 31st
B. October 30th
C. The last Satusrday of October
A. October 31st
In Greek mythology, which creature had snakes for hair?
A. Medusa
B. The Sphinx
C. Pegasus
A. Medusa
What flavor is traditionally associated with the orange section of a candy corn piece?
A. Vanilla
B. Chocolate
C. Honey
C. Honey
Which of these creatures can regenerate a lost limb?
A. Rabbit
B. Salamander
C. House cat
B. Salamander
In The Wizard of Oz, which character famously says, “I'll get you, my pretty”?
A. The Wicked Witch of the West
B. Glinda
C. The Wicked Witch of the East
A. The Wicked Witch of the West
What is the name of the ancient Celtic festival often linked to Halloween's origins?
A. Beltane
B. Samhain
C. Yule
B. Samhain
Which legendary sea monster is often described as a giant squid?
A. Loch Ness Monster
B. The Yeti
C. The Kraken
C. The Kraken
According to Halloween folklore, what is a person said to see if they look into a mirror at midnight?
A. Their future spouse
B. A friendly ghost
C. Their own reflection disappearing
A. Their future spouse
Why do your eyes sometimes appear to glow in photographs taken with a flash?
A. The eyes produce light in the dark
B. Light reflects off the back of the eyes
C. The flash changes your eye color permanently
B. Light reflects off the back of the eyes
What is the name of the hotel in the horror film The Shining?
A. Bates Motel
B. The Grand Hotel
C. The Overlook Hotel
C. The Overlook Hotel