Haunted History
What is the name of the famous ship that sank in 1912, and whose passengers are said to haunt its watery grave and a nearby lighthouse?
The Titanic
In the classic TV special It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, what does Linus hope to see on Halloween night?
The Great Pumpkin
Which iconic singer dressed up as a giant lobster for Halloween in 2013?
Lady Gaga
This legendary blood-sucking creature is said to be vulnerable to garlic, sunlight, and a wooden stake through the heart.
Dracula (or a Vampire)
What is the most popular Halloween candy in the U.S. that consists of a corn syrup and sugar mixture?
Candy Corn
What city is home to the catacombs, a vast underground ossuary that holds the remains of millions and is said to be one of the most haunted places in France?
Paris
What popular fall dessert is often made from a type of squash that is not a true pumpkin?
Pumpkin pie
What Disney Channel star dressed as a zombie version of her iconic character, Lizzie McGuire, for Halloween in 2022?
Hilary Duff
This mythological creature from ancient Greece has a head of snakes for hair, and can turn anyone who looks at her into stone.
Medusa
What country is credited with inventing the tradition of trick-or-treating?
Scottland
The legendary ghost of what former U.S. President is rumored to haunt the White House, with reports of his spirit seen in the Lincoln Bedroom?
Abraham Lincoln
According to Guinness World Records, what country holds the record for the largest pumpkin ever grown?
Germany
Which celebrity is famous for their annual, over-the-top Halloween costumes, including dressing up as an earthworm and an old woman?
Heidi Klum
What mischievous, green-skinned imp from Scottish folklore is known for causing chaos and minor mishaps, especially in machinery?
A Gremlin
In the 1920s, what candy company started the trend of individually wrapping Halloween candy for trick-or-treaters?
Hershey's
What former prison in California, is said to be haunted by the spirits of its former inmates, including Al Capone?
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary
Originating in Ireland, what vegetable was first used to make jack-o'-lanterns before pumpkins were widely available in America?
Turnips
For Halloween 2021, Lizzo dressed as a character from what classic Star Wars film?
Grogu (from The Mandalorian)
According to folklore, this terrifying, shape-shifting creature can transform from a human into a giant, wolf-like beast during a full moon.
A Werewolf
In what decade did trick-or-treating become a widespread and commercialized tradition in the United States?
The 1950s
This former New Orleans mansion, now a popular hotel, is famously associated with the legend of a wealthy socialite who tortured and murdered slaves in the 1830s.
The LaLaurie Mansion
What is the name of the most famous pumpkin boat race, held annually in Nova Scotia?
The Windsor Pumpkin Regatta
In the movie Hocus Pocus, what kind of costume did Max Dennison wear to the Sanderson sisters' cottage?
A tie-dye shirt
The first modern depiction of this reanimated corpse was in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, where he was created by a scientist named Victor.
Frankenstein's Monster
In medieval England, children who went "souling" would receive what type of cake in exchange for their prayers for the dead?
Soul cakes