Halloween History
What date is Halloween celebrated every year?
A. October 30
B. October 31
C. November 1
D. November 5
B. October 31
What creature is traditionally said to transform into a human during a full moon?
A. Vampire
B. Werewolf
C. Goblin
D. Troll
B. Werewolf
Which candy is famous for its orange, yellow and white triangular shape?
A. Jelly Beans
B. Candy Corn
C. Caramels
D. Butterscotch
B. Candy Corn
What do you call the fear of spiders?
A. Arachnophobia
B. Claustrophobia
C. Acrophobia
D. Hydrophobia
A. Arachnophobia
What is the name of the friendly ghost who wears a white sheet?
A. Casper
B. Beetlejuice
C. Slimer
D. Boo
A. Casper
Halloween originated from an ancient Celtic festival. What was it called?
A. Samhain
B. Oktoberfest
C. Yule
D. Beltane
A. Samhain
What is a group of witches commonly called?
A. A gathering
B. A coven
C. A flock
D. A committee
B. A coven
What chocolate bar has a filling of caramel, nougat and peanuts?
A. Kit Kat
B. Aero
C. Snickers
D. Coffee Crisp
C. Snickers
What is the fear of confined or enclosed spaces called?
A. Hydrophobia
B. Claustrophobia
C. Glossophobia
D. Nyctophobia
B. Claustrophobia
In the movie The Wizard of Oz, what colour is the Wicked Witch's skin?
A. Blue
B. Purple
C. Green
D. Yellow
C. Green
Before pumpkins became popular jack-o'-lanterns, what vegetable was traditionally carved in Ireland?
A. Potatoes
B. Turnips
C. Beets
D. Carrots
B. Turnips
According to folklore, what must you do to stop a vampire from entering your home?
A. Hang a horseshoe
B. Invite it inside
C. Never invite it in
D. Leave milk on the doorstep
C. Never invite it in
Which of these candies was originally marketed under the name "Chicken Feed"?
A. Candy Corn
B. Smarties
C. Tootsie Rolls
D. Lollipops
A. Candy Corn
What is the fear of clowns called?
A. Coulrophobia
B. Zoophobia
C. Trypophobia
D. Coulrophobia
D. Coulrophobia
What is the name of the family's creepy butler in The Addams Family?
A. Igor
B. Lurch
C. Herman
D. Gomez
B. Lurch
What does the word Halloween come from?
A. Hall of the Witches
B. All Hallows' Eve
C. Holy Night
D. Harvest Evening
B. All Hallows' Eve
Which of these is NOT a real type of vampire bat?
A. Common vampire bat
B. Hairy-legged vampire bat
C. White-winged vampire bat
D. Giant vampire bat
D. Giant vampire bat
What is the main ingredient in traditional marshmallows that gives them their fluffy texture?
A. Baking soda
B. Gelatin
C. Cornmeal
D. Butter
B. Gelatin
What is the fear of the number 13 called?
A. Numerophobia
B. Triskaidekaphobia
C. Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia
D. Triskaidekaphobia
D. Triskaidekaphobia
In the movie Hocus Pocus, how many Sanderson sisters are there?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
B. Three
Which country is generally credited with popularizing modern trick-or-treating in North America?
A. Canada
B. England
C. United States
D. Australia
C. United States
In Mary Shelley's famous novel, Frankenstein, what is the name of the scientist who creates the monster?
A. Count Dracula
B. Victor Frankenstein
C. Henry Jekyll
D. Edward Hyde
B. Victor Frankenstein
Which country is credited with inventing the modern chocolate bar?
A. Switzerland
B. Belgium
C. England
D. France
C. England
What is the fear of long words called?
A. Logophobia
B. Verbophobia
C. Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia
D. Sesquipedalophobia
C. Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia (Ironically, the name is VERY long!)
Why don't skeletons fight each other?
A. They're too scared
B. They don't have the guts
C. They always lose their heads
D. They have no backbone
B. They don't have the guts