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Trivia I
Trivia II
100
How do pumpkins grow?
Vines
100
In what country did mummies originate?
Egypt
100
What animal was believed to protect witches' powers from negative forces?
Black cats
100
Spiders have 8 legs and 8 ___?
Eyes
100
The first jack o' lantern was carved from what vegetable?
Turnip
200
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
200
What country celebrates The Day of the Dead?
Mexico
200
What is a male witch called?
Warlock
200
The corpse flower gets its name from its ___?
Smell
200

The word "Halloween" means what?

Saints' evening

300
At Halloween parties, kids might bob for?
Apples
300

What is the first country to celebrate Halloween?

England

300
What is purpose of a ghoul?
Rob graves
300
What is the best selling Halloween candy?
Snickers bar
300

What percentage of Americans decorate their homes for Halloween?

86%

400
In what country do kids enjoy eating chocolate skulls?
Mexico
400
In 1962, a society was established for what well known vampire?
Count Draula
400

On which continent are vampire bats found?

South America

400

What is the record for fastest pumpkin carver?

37 seconds.

400
What is the original purpose of a jack o' lantern?
To ward off evil spirits.
500
What was the first wrapped penny candy in America?
Tootsie Roll
500
The Romans called Halloween Pomona Day. She was the Goddess of _____?
Fruit or gardens
500

What dance was allegedly a "graveyard smash" that "caught on in a flash"?

"The Monster Mash"

500

The Halloween tradition of bobbing for apples stemmed from a dating ritual: true or false?

True-

  Girls would mark their names on their respective apple before dropping them into barrels of water. Potential suitors would bob for the apples, and picking the name of a girl would indicate the possibility of their future relationship. 

500
What famous magician died on Halloween, 1926?
Harry Houdini
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