Wisconsin (Multiple Choice)
Keep It Spooky
Haunted Milwaukee
Halloween Trick or Treats
The Origins of Halloween
100

Which Wisconsin city is famous for its annual Halloween parade that started in the 1920s? A) Madison B) Milwaukee C) Stoughton D) Mount Horeb

C) Stoughton

100

What do you call a fear of ghosts?

Phasmophobia

100

Which famous Milwaukee hotel is said to have ghostly activity on its upper floors?

The Pfister Hotel

100

What candy was originally called “Chicken Feed”?

Candy Corn

100

Halloween began as a festival in what ancient culture?

The Celtic festival of Samhain

200

What Wisconsin city is home to the “House on the Rock,” known for its eerie and bizarre displays?
A) Spring Green B) Baraboo C) Wisconsin Dells D) Prairie du Chien

A) Spring Green

200

In folklore, what creature transforms during a full moon?

A werewolf

200

What Milwaukee theater is rumored to be haunted by its founder?

The Pabst Theater

200

What popular chocolate bar was named after a horse?

Snickers

200

What does the word “Halloween” mean?

“All Hallows’ Eve” — the night before All Saints’ Day

300

In which Wisconsin town can you visit the “Witch’s Tower,” rumored to be haunted? A) Waukesha B) West Bend C) Stevens Point D) Merrill 

C) Stevens Point

300

What famous author wrote Goosebumps?

R.L Stine

300

The old Milwaukee Public Museum was said to have a haunted exhibit—what kind of exhibit was it?

The Streets of Old Milwaukee

300

Which famous magician died on Halloween?

Harry Houdini

300

Which country is most often credited with starting Halloween traditions?

Ireland

400

Which Wisconsin lake is said to be haunted by the ghost of a drowned fisherman who appears on foggy nights?
A) Lake Mendota B) Lake Winnebago C) Devil’s Lake D) Geneva Lake

C) Devil’s Lake

400

What is the term for a ghost that moves objects?

Poltergeist

400

What historic mansion on Prospect Avenue is known for its hauntings and gothic design?

The Brumder Mansion

400

In what decade did trick-or-treating become a widespread custom in the U.S.?

The 1950s

400

Why did people originally wear costumes on Halloween?

To disguise themselves from ghosts and evil spirits

500

The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee is famous for what kind of spooky encounters?
A) Lights flickering
B) Cold spots
C) Ghosts of baseball players and guests
D) Moving luggage

C) Ghosts of baseball players and guests

500

In the legend of Sleepy Hollow, what does the Headless Horseman throw at Ichabod Crane?

A pumpkin

500

What Milwaukee cemetery is rumored to have glowing lights and restless spirits?

Forest Home Cemetery

500

According to folklore, seeing a spider on Halloween night means what?

A loved one’s spirit is watching over you

500

What vegetable was originally carved into lanterns before pumpkins?

Turnips

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