General Halloween Questions
Halloween Characters
Halloween History
Halloween Riddles
Halloween Candy
100
Which spooky figure is often depicted as wearing a black cloak and riding a broomstick?
The Witch
100
Which country is associated with this creature?
Ancient Egypt
100
What country did Halloween originate in?
a) Japan b) USA c) Ireland
c) Ireland
100
I have no wings, but I can fly. I can be scary, but I’m not alive. What am I?
A ghoOOoOOOoOoOOOOoost!
100
What kind of candy is typically handed out in fun-sized or mini-sized versions on Halloween?
Chocolate bars (like Snickers, Twix, etc.).
200
What is the significance of the color black in Halloween traditions?
- A) Celebration of the night
- B) Mourning the dead
- C) The color of crows
- D) It represents harvest
- B) Mourning the dead
200
In the Harry Potter series, name two of the names of the evil dark wizard who tries to put an end to Harry Potter.
Voldemort
You Know Who / He Who Must Not Be Named
Tom Riddle
200
What is the oldest/most classic Halloween costume?
a ghost!
200
I’m tall when I’m young, short when I’m old. Sometimes I'm orange, but I’m not hot to hold. What am I?
A candle
200
What candy brand's slogan is “Taste the rainbow”?
Skittles
300
Is Pumpkin is a vegetable or fruit?
Fruit
300
According to legend, what is the only way to kill a werewolf?
Silver bullets
300
In what century did Halloween first begin to be celebrated in its modern form in the United States?
The 19th century (the 1800's)
300
I am wrapped but not a gift, buried but not dead, and sometimes leave a curse in your head. What am I?
A mummy
300
I'm round, covered with chocolate and with peanut butter in the middle.
Reese's Cup
400
In the United States, the first citywide celebration of Halloween was in _______ in 1921.
a. Minnesota
b. Arizona
c. New York
d. Wisconsin
a. Minnesota
400
What type of supernatural creature is a "wraith"?
Ghost
400
The practice of wearing costumes and masks on Halloween originally had what purpose in ancient Celtic traditions?
a) Hide from evil spirits
b) Make use of old clothes and items
c) To have fun and celebrate
d) To connect to a higher power
a) Hide from evil spirits
400
I'm always running but never leave, dripping blood you wouldn't believe. When I'm closed, you’ll feel relief. What am I?
A cut or a wound
400
What popular candy bar is made of nougat, caramel, and and wrapped in milk chocolate?
Mars Bar
500
What is the name of the legendary monster that is said to haunt the woods of the Pacific Northwest (USA)?
Bigfoot
500
What was Dr. Frankenstein’s first name?
a) Francois
b) Boris
c) Victor
d) Rudolph
c) Victor
500
In which country did the tradition of trick-or-treating first begin to take shape in its modern form?
Canada
500
I have no feet, no hands, no skin, but I run up and down your spine. What am I?
A chill or shiver
500
What is the rarest color of M&M?
Brown
600
What does the word "hallow" in Halloween mean?
Helgon, helga
600
What does the bloodsucking creature Chupacabra feed on?
Goats
600
In Mexico, Halloween is closely related to which traditional holiday that honors deceased (dead) loved ones?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
600
I move silently without a sound, I steal your breath when no one's around. On Halloween, I am a chilling sight, though in daylight I may just be even stronger. What am I?
A shadow
600
How much are Americans expected to spend on Halloween candy this year?
a. 1 billion
b. 3 billion
c. 5 billion
b. approximately $3.5 billion