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Trivia I
Trivia II
100
How do pumpkins grow?
Vines
100

In what country did mummies originate?

Egypt

100
What animal was believed to protect witches' powers from negative forces?
Black cats
100
Spiders have 8 legs and 8 ___?
Eyes
100
The first jack o' lantern was carved from what vegetable?
Turnip
200
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
200
What country celebrates The Day of the Dead?
Mexico
200
What is a male witch called?
Warlock
200
The corpse flower gets its name from its ___?
Smell
200

What was the original purpose of Jack-O-Lanterns?

To ward off evil spirits.

300
At Halloween parties, kids might bob for?
Apples
300

What is the first country to celebrate Halloween?

England

300

On which continent are vampire bats found?

South America

300

What is the most commercially successful horror movie of all time?

It

300

Within 5 percentage points... what percentage of Americans decorate their homes for Halloween?

86%

400

What is the most popular Halloween candy? (2 correct answers)

Reese's or Snickers

400

In 1962, a society was established for what well known vampire?

Count Dracula

400

This was the first science fiction story. It included a popular Halloween creature, what was it?

Frankenstein

400
Within 5 seconds, what is the record for fastest pumpkin carver?
37 seconds.
400

When did Starbucks first introduce the pumpkin spice latte?

2003

500

What was the original food Jack-O-Lanterns were made from?

Turnips

500

The word "Halloween" means what?

Saints' evening

500
The lycanthrope is commonly called a ___?
Wolfman
500

What are the names of the Sanderson sisters (Hocus Pocus)?

Sarah, Winnie, and Mary

500
What famous magician died on Halloween, 1926?
Harry Houdini