Halloween Jeopardy

History

100

The most popular Halloween costume themes are: witch, cat, clown, and this blood thirsty character?

What is a vampire

200

Before the introduction of this vegetable by the Americans, most British children would carve scary faces into turnips on Halloween.

What is a pumpkin

300

People say that if you cross paths with this animal it is bad luck.

What are black cats

400

What famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?

What is Harry Houdini

500

What country does Halloween come from?

What is Ireland

Monsters

100

Silver bullets and full moons are two things feared by this creature.

What is a werewolf

200

This electrifying character was named after the doctor who created him.

What is Frankenstein

300

The friendliest ghost

Who is Casper

400

This ancient fellow was an Egyptian pharaoh back in his glory days.

What is a mummy

500

Being undead and hungry for brains is required to be this monster.

What is a zombie

Candy

100

You might eat this candy if you want to "have a break"

What is Kit Kat

200

This was the first wrapped candy in America, shaped like a cylinder.

What is a tootsie roll

300

Halloween candy sales average about how much annually in the US? 1 million, 2 billion, or 3 million?

What is 2 billion

400

What percentage of kids say they sort their candy when first getting home? 10%, 20%, or 30%

What is 30%

500

Which candy was listed as the most popular among most US states last Halloween?

What is Skittles 

Fun and Trivia

100

Spiders have 8 legs and 8 what?

What are eyes

200

What day is Halloween?

What is October 31

300

Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?

What is a fruit

400

What do you call a carved pumpkin?

What is a jack-o-latern

500

What was the original purpose of a jack o' lantern?

What is to ward off evil spirits