Spooky Halloween
This television series, created in 1969, depicts four teenagers and their dog's adventures against monters, ghosts and ghouls. Their preferred method of transportation was often an old van.
What is the name of this television series?
Double points if you can also name the van.
Scooby-Doo
The Mystery Machine
This museum, located in the national mall in Washington DC, holds the largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft in the world.
The Air and Space Museum
True or False: The FDA regulates dietary supplements in the same manner as they regulate prescription medications
False
This year, Starbucks began selling their fall themed drinks on August 24. What is the name of their most popular fall flavoring?
Pumkin Spice
In May, 1995 the highest grossing Halloween themed movie was released, staring a friendly ghost. This movie grossed $298 million.
What is title of this movie?
Casper
In 1897, author Bram Stoker published a well-known novel about a Vampire whose story remains an urban legend today. What is the title of Stoker's famous novel?
Hint: It's the Vampires name
Dracula
This landmark is surrounded by the Smithsonian museums and historic monuments.
Hint: As a child, I was very disappointed when I arrived here for the first time and quickly realized I was not in for the shopping day I had planned
The National Mall
True or False: AFS focuses solely on technology and IT services for federal clients
False. While technology and IT services are a significant part of our offerings, AFS also provides management consulting and other services to federal agencies
Autumn begins on what date?
Double points for the last date of Autumn
September 23
December 21
In Europe, hundreds of years ago, bobbing for this fruit, was a common way for young lovers to court one another. Today, we still bob for the same fruit as a Halloween game. What fruit do we traditionally bob for?
Apples
This traditional Halloween decoration was originally created to ward off evil spirits. What is the name of this decoration?
The Jack-O-Lantern
President Bill Clinton, actor Bradley Cooper, and NBA all-star Allen Iverson all attended this prestigious university, located in Washington DC.
Double points if you can name the graduation year of one of them.
Georgetown University
Clinton: 1968
Cooper: 1997
Iverson: did not graduate
What is the name of the agency within the FDA that oversees the regulation of tobacco products in the United States?
The Center for Tobacco Products (CTP)
This spice originated in Sri Lanka and comes from the bark of a tree. It is also commonly associated with the Fall season and used in many desserts like Pumkin Pie.
Cinnamon
This candy bar is often advertised as a quick fix to the emotion "hanger". It also happens to be the most popular Halloween candy, what is it?
Snickers Bar
What is the name of the skeletal figure who carries a large scythe and wears a black cloak with a hood?
Hint: He represents DEATH.
The Grim Reaper
This famous speech, delivered by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1st, 1863, is engraved on the wall of the Lincoln Memorial.
The Emancipation Proclamation
What is the address of this building?
Double points if you can include the zip code
800 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22203
What is the name of the celebration held in Germany each fall that began in 1810 to honor Prince Ludwig’s marriage to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen?
Double Points for the name of the city this celebration occurs in.
Oktoberfest
Munich, Germany
What country celebrates Day of the Dead?
Double Points if you can name the holiday in its native language.
Mexico
Día de los Muertos
According to Section 13A-14-4 of this states code, dressing up as a priest, nun or other clergy member is a misdemeanor (even on Halloween).
Alabama
On July 16, 1790, Washington DC was named the capital of the US. Previous to this date, what city was our capital?
Philadelphia
What is the primary law that gives the FDA authority to regulate food, drugs, and cosmetics in the United States?
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA
Before the third season of the year was called Fall or Autumn, it was traditionally called ____.
Hint: During this time farmers begin to harvest their crops for the winter.
Harvest
The first national Halloween was celebrated in the US in 1954. However, Halloween has been celebrated for over 2000 years in what country?
Hint: This was the first country to celebrate Halloween
Ireland