Halloween Trivia
What does a witch boil/cook her potions in?
A cauldron
What are scarecrows for?
They are placed in fields to scare away birds and other animals that might eat the crops.
What is New York State's official nickname?
This used to be on the old New York State license plate
The Empire State
To remove or take away
withdraw
Apple is one of the "Big Four" tech companies. Name one of the other three.
Amazon, Facebook, Google
In what country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
Are pumpkins fruits or vegetables?
Fruits
What is the name of the river that separates Rockland and Westchester?
Hudson River
perfect
flawless
Who of the following below did NOT found Apple?
a) Steve Wozniak
b) Steve Jobs
c) Ronald Wayne
d) Ronald McDonald
d) Ronald McDonald
What is the tradition of catching apples in a water-filled tub called?
Apple bobbing or bobbing for apples.
What do bears do to prepare for winter?
They eat lots of food before they hibernate.
Who discovered the Hudson River?
Henry Hudson
illegal
unlawful
What was the main goal of the Apple company?
Create a user-friendly computer. This means it can be used by anyone, regardless of their technology experience.
What Halloween candy was originally called “chicken feed”?
Candy Corn
What sweet spice blend is often used to flavor fall pies and lattes?
Pumpkin Spice
What are the five boroughs of New York City?
Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island
describing word meaning strong
brawny
What does the term accessible mean in the last paragraph?
*HINT: think of the suffix -ible and what it means
Then, think what is means to have access
Able/easy to access or use
How many colors of M&M’s are there in a normal bag?
Six – Orange, Red, Green, Blue, Brown & Yellow
Which American holiday is celebrated to honor military veterans and occurs in November?
Veterans Day
What is the capital of New York?
Albany
a fight
brawl
What does the term "revolutionized" mean in the last paragraph?
a) dismantled
b) transformed
c) erased
b) transformed