TRUE x FALSE
America is the birthplace of Halloween.
FALSE
Halloween is based on the Celtic festival, Samhain which was celebrated by the Celts from ancient Ireland and Britain.
What animal was believed to protect witches' powers from negative forces?
Black cats
Who wrote the horror classic "Frankenstein"?
Marry Shelley
Frankenstein - the story of a young scientist, Viktor Frankenstein, who creates an artificial man, a monster of hideous form with superhuman strength.
Anyone traveling on Halloween should carry a piece of bread crossed with salt in their pocket. Why?
a) in case they’re hungry
b) to give to hungry children instead of sweets
c) in case they get lost – they can make a trail of breadcrumbs to find a way back
d) to keep them safe from evil spirits
d) to keep them safe from evil spirits
Spiders have 8 legs and usually 8 _______
eyes
Pumpkin is a fruit.
TRUE
Per official definitions published by the Encyclopedia Britannica, "Fruit, in its strict botanical sense, [is] the fleshy or dry ripened ovary of a plant, enclosing the seed or seeds." They also tend to grow from the flowers of the plants.
What type of vegetable is disliked by vampires and is used to frighten them away?
Garlic
What was Dr. Frankenstein’s first name?
Victor
If you stare into a mirror at midnight on Halloween, what will you see?
a) your future husband or wife
b) your deceased ancestors
c) a ghost
d) nothing, not even your reflection
a) your future husband or wife
Transylvania is a region in which country?
Romania
The word ‘hallow’ means saint or holy person.
TRUE
Try and unscramble the following word: BINLOG in order to reveal an ugly, short, green creature that is usually dangerous to humans?
Goblin
What is the real name of the antagonist in "A Nightmare on Elm Street"?
Freddy Krueger
What particular ability has a person born on Halloween?
a) the ability to see and talk to spirits
b) the ability to control their dreams
c) the ability to see everyone’s aura
d) the ability to escape any danger
a) the ability to see and talk to spirits
What is samphainophobia?
fear of halloween
Samhainophobia is a diagnosable phobia characterized by escalating anxiety to all things associated with Halloween.
The most popular Halloween candy, Snickers, was named after a dog.
FALSE
The mummy originated in which country?
Egypt
What is the highest-grossing horror film of all time?
1. IT: $700,381,759
2. The Sixth Sense: $672,806,292
3. War of the Worlds: $603,873,119
If you catch a snail on Halloween night and lock it in a flat dish, what happens overnight:
a) the snail dies
b) the snail writes the first letter of your sweetheart’s name in slime
c) the snail disappears without the lock being opened
d) the snail grows twice in size
b) the snail writes the first letter of your sweetheart’s name in slime
The corpse flower gets its name from its ___?
SMELL
A 2010 scientific study found that the corpse flower smells like a combination of cheese, sweat, garlic, decomposing meat, feces and rotting fish.
Mexico's Halloween is called "El Dia De Los Muertos," or the "Day of the Dead."
FALSE
El Dia de los Muertos is actually celebrated on November 2nd and is its own cultural holiday that has little to no connection with Halloween. The simple skeleton motifs and the timing of El Dia de los Muertos have led some to mistake such celebrations and festivities for "Mexican Halloween."
What is a male witch called?
Warlock / Sorcerer
In which play by Shakespeare do three witches say, “Double, double, toil and trouble”?
Macbeth
What happens if you wear your clothing inside out and then walk backwards on Halloween?
a) you will have a terrible nightmare
b) you will attract bats to your house
c) you will see a witch at midnight
d) you will dream about your love
c) you will see a witch at midnight
The first jack o' lantern was carved from what vegetable?
Turnip