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100

Halloween originally came from which ancient Celtic festival?

Samhain

100

What color combination is most often associated with Halloween?

Orange and black

100

Which monster is afraid of sunlight and drinks blood?

A vampire

100

What friendly ghost is famous for helping people?

Casper

100

What sweet treat is most commonly given out to trick-or-treaters?

Candy

200

What country is considered the birthplace of Halloween?

Ireland

200

What do children traditionally say when they go door to door asking for candy?

“Trick or treat!”

200

What creature is said to change from human to wolf during a full moon?

A werewolf

200

In which movie would you find a killer wearing a white mask named Michael Myers?

Halloween

200

What animal, often black, is said to bring bad luck on Halloween?

A black cat

300

In the past, people dressed up in costumes to scare away what?

Evil spirits

300

What vegetable was originally used to make Jack-o’-lanterns before pumpkins?

Turnips

300

What do witches traditionally ride on?

A broomstick

300

Which 1993 movie features three witches called the Sanderson sisters?

Hocus Pocus

300

Which fruit do people bob for at Halloween parties?

Apples

400

What does the word “Halloween” actually mean?

It comes from “All Hallows’ Eve,” the night before All Saints’ Day

400

What do people often do at Halloween parties to guess who’s behind a mask?

Play costume guessing games or masquerades

400

What ghostly figure is said to haunt houses and make strange noises?

A poltergeist

400

What classic 1984 horror film features Freddy Krueger?

A Nightmare on Elm Street

400

What famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?

Harry Houdini

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