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What were the original jack-o’-lanterns made from?

Turnips

100

What candy slogan is "Taste the Rainbow"?

Skittles

100

Which horror movie was the first to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards?

The Exorcist (1973)

100

In the movie "Hocus Pocus," what are the names of the three Sanderson sisters?

Winifred, Sarah, and Mary

100

What is the term for a group of witches?

Coven

200

What is the name of the Celtic festival that Halloween originated from?

Samhain

200

What candy bar was named after the family horse of its inventor, Frank Mars?

Snickers

200

What horror movie villain uses a glove with knives for fingers to kill his victims in their dreams?

Freddy Krueger (from A Nightmare on Elm Street)

200

What song by Michael Jackson is often associated with Halloween due to its spooky music video?

Thriller

200

What does it mean if a bat flies around your house on Halloween?

Ghosts are nearby

300

In medieval Europe, what was the purpose of wearing masks and costumes on Halloween?

To disguise oneself from ghosts and evil spirits.

300

What is the most popular Halloween candy in the United States?

Reese peanut butter cups

300

In “Beetlejuice,” how many times must you say Beetlejuice’s name to summon him?

Three times

300

Who wrote the classic Halloween song "The Monster Mash"?

Bobby "Boris" Pickett

300

What are poltergeists known for?

Causing physical disturbances like loud noises and objects moving.

400

In what country did “bobbing for apples” originate as a Halloween game?

England

400

What is the substance that causes certain candy to taste sour?

Citric Acid. Citric acid is a weak organic acid found naturally in citrus fruits like lemons, limes, and oranges. (could also include malic acid or tartaric acid)

400

What is the name of the camp where Jason Voorhees drowns in the "Friday the 13th" movies?

Camp Crystal Lake

400

What famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?

Harry Houdini

400

On Halloween, what does it mean if you see a spider?

It is believed to be the spirit of a loved one watching over you.

500

What was Halloween originally called in colonial America?

It was known as "Cabbage Night" in some areas, after a fortune-telling game that involved cabbages.

500

How many pounds of candy corn are produced annually for Halloween?

35 million pounds or 15.9 Million Kg
500

What is the name of the haunted hotel in Stephen King's "The Shining"?

The Overlook Hotel. Hotel is a fictionalized version of the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado

500

What is the name of the Addams Family's butler?

Lurch

500

How many witches were burned at the stake during the Salem Witch Trials?

None but thirty people were found guilty, nineteen of whom were executed by hanging (fourteen women and five men).