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Halloween True or False
100
What vegetable is traditionally carved into a Jack-o'-lantern?
A pumpkin!
100
What is the last name of Wednesday, the dark-haired character from the wealthy fictional clan created by American cartoonist Charles Addams in 1938?
Addams
100
Which animal became associated with witches and superstition during the Middle Ages?
The black cat
Fun fact: Black cats are considered lucky in some cultures, so their symbolism differs around the world.
100
Pumpkins are fruits, not vegetables.
TRUE.
Explanation: Botanically, pumpkins are fruits because they develop from a flower and contain seeds.
200
What do children traditionally say when going door-to-door for Halloween candy?
Trick or treat!
200
What is the name of the friendly cartoon ghost?
Casper
200
What country is most associated with the origins of the ancient Celtic festival Samhain, which influenced Halloween?
Ireland.
Fun fact: Samhain marked the transition from the harvest season into winter.
Samhain - an ancient Gaelic festival celebrated from the evening of October 31 to November 1 to mark the end of the harvest season and the start of winter.
200
All bats are completely blind.
FALSE.
Explanation: Bats can see. Many species also use echolocation to navigate and find food.
Many microbats have sensitive vision—often enhanced with a high concentration of rod cells—that allows them to see well in dim light and dark conditions.
300
What mythical creature is said to transform into a wolf during a full moon?
A werewolf.
300
What is the name of the talking Great Dane who solves mysteries with his friends?
Scooby-Doo
300
What vegetable was sometimes carved before pumpkins became popular for Halloween lanterns?
Turnips.
Fun fact: In Ireland and Scotland, people traditionally carved turnips or other root vegetables.
300
A full moon happens every Halloween.
FALSE.
Explanation: The moon follows its own monthly cycle, so Halloween can fall under different moon phases.
400
What is the name of the famous vampire who lives in Transylvania in a classic novel?
Count Dracula
400
What is the name of the Pumpkin King in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Jack Skellington
400
What does the word “Halloween” come from?
“All Hallows’ Eve,” the evening before All Saints’ Day.
Fun fact: The name developed over time from older Christian observances.
- Hallow: Derives from the Old English word hālig (meaning "holy") and refers to a saint.
- Eve / Even: Refers to the evening or night before a sacred day.
- Evolution: The phrase All Hallows' Even shortened to All Hallow'e'en, and eventually condensed into Halloween
400
Pumpkin seeds can be roasted and eaten.
TRUE.
Explanation: Roasted pumpkin seeds are a popular snack and can be seasoned with salt or spices. Safe and delicious!