History of Halloween
What activity involving apples has been played at Halloween parties for generations?
Bobbing for apples
What is the most popular halloween candy?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and M&Ms
What does mass murder mean?
The killing of multiple people during a single incident.
Which movie features a killer named Michael Myers?
Halloween
What was the ship that sank in 1912 after striking an iceberg, killing more than 1,500 people?
The Titanic
What is the name of the night before all Saint's Day? Hint: another name for Halloween
All Hallows' Eve
What are the most popular halloween costumes for kids?
Princesses and Superheros
What is a person who murders two or more victims in more than one location WITHOUT a cooling off period?
spree killer
What color is Freddy Kruger's sweater?
Red and Green
This 1888 London murder case involved several victims and an unidentified killer who became known by this famous nickname.
Jack the Ripper
Which ancient festival is Halloween descended from?
Samhain, an ancient Celtic festival. It marked the end of the harvest and the start of winter.
What was candy corn originally called?
"chicken feed"
Although it is important focusing only on _____ oversimplifies mass murder.
mental health
How many Saw movies are there?
9
This gangster was a notorious Chicago crime boss during Prohibition and was eventually imprisoned for tax evasion.
Al Capone
Why did people originally wear costumes?
To disguise themselves or scare away wandering evil spirits.
What vegetables were carved instead of pumpkins originally?
turnips and potatoes.
What 14th-century pandemic killed millions across Europe, Asia, and North Africa?
The Black Death
Who is known as the king of horror?
Stephen King
What was considered the first autopsy?
The autopsy of Julius Caesar
Which country did Halloween originally come from?
Ireland
What do the colors of halloween (black and orange) represent?
Orange represents the harvest, while black represents darkness and death.
What was the first mass murder case?
Barnett Davenport Case
19 Year Old Barnett Davenport
Victims: his boss, his boss's wife and their three grandchildren. Shot victims, looted the home, then set it on fire.
In the movie Carrie, what is her weapon of choice?
telekinesis
In 2017, this city experienced one of the deadliest mass shootings in modern U.S. history during a music festival.
Las Vegas