Food
What food is Hummus made from?
Chickpeas
Who was the first president of the United States to live in the White House?
President John Adams
Mark Twain wrote about which of these characters?
Dennis the Menace
Little Boy Blue
Tom Sawyer
Tom Sawyer
In the nursery rhyme, Jack and Jill, what do Jack and Jill go up the hill to fetch?
A pail of water
Which of the following animals is not usually associated with Halloween?
Cat
Spider
Whale
Whale
The celebration of Halloween is usually depicted by the presence of bats, cats, or spiders. However, whales are not featured during Halloween.
The "chips" that are commonly served with fish are made out of which vegetable?
Potatoes
"Chips", as served with fish, is actually a colloquial term for French fries, which are made from white potatoes.
The sale of what was prohibited during prohibition?
Alcohol
What artist painted the late 15th century mural known as "Last Supper"?
Leonardo Da Vinci
Whose nose grew longer every time he lied?
Pinocchio
What color is usually used to portray ghosts and full moon in the festival of Halloween?
White
In Halloween, the color white is often used in representing ghosts and full moon.
What cooking technique involves submerging food in a liquid at a relatively low temperature?
Poaching
Poaching moistens your food and allows you to cook over a long period of time without overcooking. Foods that are commonly poached include eggs, chicken, and vegetables.
Name the second president of the United States of America.
John Adams
John Adams was president of the United States from 1797-1801, serving one term.
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
What fruit do kids traditionally give to teachers?
An apple
What term best describes an act by kids dressed in masks and costumes, whilst seeking candies from neighboring houses?
Trick-or-treat
During Halloween, children are dressed in a variety of costumes and more often than not they are accompanied by their parents, and they go from one neighboring house to another, asking for candies. This practice is known as "trick-or-treat".
What popular beverage once contained cocaine?
Coca-Cola
Until 1903, Coca-Cola contained a significant amount of cocaine. Cocaine infused drinks were quite common in the late 19th century.
How many U.S. Presidents have there been?
45
There have been 45 U.S. Presidents including the current President, Donald Trump. The first President, George Washington, took office in 1789.
Who is the pre-Civil War author of a short story about a beating heart beneath the floorboards?
Edgar Allan Poe - The famous piece is The Tell-Tale Heart.
What’s the response to “see you later, alligator?”
“In a while, crocodile.”
The Halloween festival is celebrated in many nations. On which day does this celebration take place?
31st October
The 31st of October is the day that is widely recognized for the celebration of the Halloween festival in many countries.
The red food-coloring carmine is extracted from which source?
Beetles
Carmine is used in a variety of candies such as the Mars company's Skittles, and it takes 70,000 beetles to produce one pound of it!
What famous actor became Governor of California in 2003?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American actor,businessman, author, politician and former professional bodybuilder.
This character says, "Please, sir, I want some more." Who is it?
Oliver Twist
Darth Vader
Atticus Finch
Oliver Twist
Who is Mickey Mouse’s girlfriend?
Minnie Mouse
Halloween is related to which Catholic Church festival?
All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day can also be referred to as All Hallows' Day. This is a festival of the Catholic Church that is observed on the 1st of November. The eve of All Hallows' Day, which is also called All Hallows' Eve is observed by holding night vigils prior to the main festival, the following day.