Halloween and Folklore
To avoid attracting spirits, what do people wear in October?
Costumes on Halloween
What is an eight-sided shape called?
Octagon
Which book by Bram Stoker, about a famous vampire, was published in October 1897?
Dracula
What fruit is traditionally carved during Halloween?
Pumpkin
What do you call a male turkey?
A Gobbler
Which tree’s leaves commonly turn red, yellow, and orange during October?
A) Oak B) Maple C) Aspen
Maple
What Halloween activity involves telling what type of stories in front of a fire?
Ghosts
What is a classic breakfast meal that starts with O?
Oatmeal
Which famous gothic novel by Mary Shelley, about a mad scientist, who created a monster was published in October 1818?
Frankenstein
What traditional spice is usually used during thanksgiving dessert?
Cinnamon
Which Canadian bird is known to migrate south in October?
Canada Goose
What popular colours of October symbolize Harvest and Death?
Orange and Black
What traditional Halloween game involves trying to catch an apple with your mouth?
Apple Bobbing
In north London, there is a major street starting with O that Fanshawe College also resides on.
Oxford Street
What Tim Burton movie released in October 1993 combines Halloween and Christmas themes?
The Nightmare Before Christmas
What type of food is most associated with Oktoberfest?
Pretzels and Sausages
What animal is known for starting hibernation preparations in October?
Bears
What agricultural attraction becomes popular in the fall, challenging visitors to navigate through intricate paths made in cornfields?
The Corn Maze
What was the main character's head in the legend of 'The Headless Horseman' in the story of Sleepy Hallow?
Pumpkin
What is an O word for a rounded and slightly long shape that looks like an egg?
Oval
Jason wore what type of mask in the Friday the 13th film series?
A Hockey Mask
Which candy brand produces the popular peanut butter cups often given out during Halloween?
Reese’s
According to superstition, if you catch a falling leaf in the fall, what is it believed to bring?
Good Luck
What is the name for the full moon in October?
A) Hunter B) Harvest C) Hallows
Hunter's Moon
According to folklore, what is the only way to kill a werewolf?
With a Silver Bullet
This O word is a last name of a previous US president?
Obama
What famous cartoon strip by Charles M. Schulz was first published on October 2nd, 1950?
Peanuts
What traditional Halloween treat is made of sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla?
Candy Corn
Which festival in India, often occurring in October, celebrates the triumph of good over evil?
Diwali
Where did the term 'trick or treat' originate from?
A) Children scaring homeowners for food.
B) People bringing food to the graveyard for the dead.
C) People knocking on doors offering prayers to the dead for food.
A medieval practice called 'souling'.
People would go door to door offering prayers to the dead in exchange for food.
What Scottish tradition involves trying to divine or predict your future using what organic material?
Tea Leaves or Apple Peels
What is a O word that is a small fertile green area in a dry desolate region? It brings relief to those who find it.
Oasis
What classic horror movie has a main character named Freddy Krueger that was released in October 1984?
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Which type of fruit is commonly used to make a sweet and tangy sauce served with turkey?
Cranberries
Which traditional Mexican holiday, celebrated the day after Halloween, honors deceased loved ones?
Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos)
What author, famous for his macabre tales and poems, wrote the popular poem 'The Raven'?
A) H.P. Lovecraft B) Stephen King C) Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allen Poe
What does the term 'witching hour' refer to in folklore?
Midnight
What is a word that is contrasting the word identical or similar?
Opposite
Which horror movie features a character named Michael Myers as the main antagonist?
A) Friday the 13th B) Halloween C) The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Halloween
What is the name of the Italian soup made with vegetables, beans, pasta, and sometimes meat, commonly enjoyed during the fall and winter months?
Minestrone
What is the term for the fear of spiders?
A) Arachnophobia B) Acrophobia C) Claustrophobia
Arachnophobia
What sport is the focus of the prestigious event known as the Ryder Cup, which is often held in October?
A) Tennis B) Golf C) Soccer
Golf