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100

In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is the name of the Pumpkin King who rules Halloween?

Who is Jack Skellington?
100

In Greek mythology, looking directly at this snake-haired woman could turn you to stone.

Who is Medusa?

100

What is the most popular Halloween Candy in North America?

What are Reeses Pieces?

100

How many bones are in the average human skeleton?

What is 206?

100

This country is considered the birthplace of Halloween, which developed from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.

What is Ireland?

200

Fill in the blank to this Michael Jackson song: 

It's close to _________, and something evil's lurking in the dark. 

What is 'Midnight' ?

200

According to Irish folklore, this spirit’s scream warns that a death is coming

What is a Banshee?

200

Before pumpkins, which root vegetables did the Irish and Scottish carve on Halloween?

What are Turnips?

200

How many Halloween movies has Jamie Lee Curtis appeared in?

What is Seven?

200

Which country is Transylvania located in?

What is Romania?

300

This supermodel is famous for hosting extravagant annual Halloween parties, including one where she dressed as a giant worm in 2022.

Who is Heidi Klum?

300

According to legend, saying this woman’s name three times into a mirror may summon her.

Who is Bloody Mary?

300

Which country holds the record for the largest pumpkin ever? 

What is Italy?

300

How many days are there between Halloween and Christmas Day?

What is 55 days?

300

What Mexican holiday celebrated around the same time as Halloween honors deceased loved ones?

What is the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)?

400

Who is the author of the Goosebumps series?

Who is R.L Stine?

400

What creature from folklore is said to steal children on Halloween if they misbehave?

Who is the Boogeyman?

400

The word “Halloween” is a shortened version of this traditional name for October 31?

 What is All Hallows’ Eve?

400

How many seeds does the average pumpkin have?

 What is 400-600?

400

During Japan’s Obon festival, these glowing objects are used to guide ancestral spirits.

What are Lanterns?

500

What is the highest-grossing horror film of all time?

What is 'It' ?

500

This ghostly woman from Latin American folklore wanders near water searching for her children.

Who is La Llorna? (The weeping woman)

500

What was the original purpose of bobbing for apples on Halloween?

What is fortune-telling?

500

When did trick-or-treating become widely popular in North America?

What is the 1930s1940s?

500

Which East Asian festival honors wandering spirits in the seventh lunar month?

What is the Hungry Ghost Festival? 

(Also known as Ullambana Festival, Yulanpen Jie, Zhongyuan Jie)