Halloween Trivia
When is Hallowene celebrated each year?
October 31
What monster is famous for drinking blood?
Vampire
What phrase do children traditionally say when collecting Halloween candy?
Trick or Treat!
Identify the adjective in this sentence: The spooky ghost floated past the window.
Spooky.
Who wrote Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley.
What country is most often credited with the origins of Halloween in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain?
Ireland, as part of the Celtic traditions associated with the festival
What creature transforms during a full moon in many legends?
Werewolf
What color is commonly paired with orange in Halloween decorations?
Black. (I would also accept purple)
Correct the punctuation: “watch out” shouted max
“Watch out!” shouted Max.
What is the name of the vampire in Bram Stoker's famous horror novel Dracula?
Count Dracula.
What vegetable was traditionally carved into lanterns in Ireland before pumpkins became common?
Turnips
What is the name of the stitched-together creature in Mary Shelley's famous novel?
Frankenstein's creature, often called Frankenstein's monster.
In the movie *It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown*, which character waits for the Great Pumpkin?
Linus
Is this a simple, compound, or complex sentence? The witch cackled because her potion exploded.
Complex.
In The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, what terrifying figure pursues Ichabod Crane?
The Headless Horseman.
What is the name of the day after Halloween, November 1, in the calendar? (Hint:____ Saint's Day)
All Saints' Day.
What mythical creature is half-human and half-horse?
Centaur
What is the name of 'the friendly ghost' in the classic cartoon and film franchise?
Casper
What is a counterclaim in argumentative writing?
An opposing viewpoint or argument.
Who wrote The Tell-Tale Heart, a short story about a narrator haunted by guilt after committing murder?
Edgar Allan Poe.
What does the word 'Halloween' come from?
'All Hallows' Eve,' the evening before All Saints' Day.
In folklore, what must a vampire traditionally be invited to do before entering someone's home?
Enter the home.
In *The Nightmare Before Christmas*, who is known as the Pumpkin King?
Jack Skellington
“The vampire drank blood. The vampire went to sleep.”
Combine these sentences into one compound sentence using a FANBOYS conjunction.
The vampire drank blood, and he went to sleep.
In The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, what is the relationship between Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
Mr. Hyde is the darker, transformed personality of Dr. Jekyll.