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100

Which historical town in the US is infamous for its witch trials that occurred during the 17 century?

Salem (in Massachusetts)

100

What is the most popular Halloween candy in America?

Reece's Peanut Butter Cups

100

Jenny Ortega plays which character from the famous gothic family, the Addams Family?

Wednesday!

100

Black cats are a symbol of what?

Bad luck/witches

100

What are the official colors of Halloween?

Black and Orange

200

The immigrant community that helped popularize Halloween in the US came from which country?

Ireland

200

This seed is common to eat during fall (especially around Halloween).

pumpkin seeds!

200

Who is one of the most well-known US authors, famous for writing horror stories?

Stephen King

200

This vegetable wards off vampires!

garlic

200

What is a common spooky activity to do with friends? (hint ___ house)

a haunted house

300

Before being made from pumpkins, Jack-O’-Lanterns used to be made from ___.

Turnips and potatoes

300

This candy is tri-colored and used to be called chicken feed.

Candy corn

300

Which famous Halloween movie features the line “Do you like scary movies?”

Scream

300

This day is associated with bad luck...

Friday, 13th

300

Finish the traditional rhyme: Trick or treat, smell my ___

feet!

400

Halloween (the day before All Saint's Day) used to be called...

All Hallows Eve

400

This candied fruit is a common desert during Halloween.

Candied Apples

400

A 1984 song asked, “Who you gonna call?” What is the answer?

Ghostbusters

400

What was the original purpose of lighting jack-o'-lanterns?

to ward off evil spirits

400

A traditional activity during Halloween is to bob for which fruit?

Apples

500

Halloween originated from which ancient Celtic holiday?

Samhain

500

Which U.S. state produces the most pumpkins each year?

Illinois

500

What popular cartoon ghost has appeared in dozens of films, TV series and comic books?

Casper the Friendly Ghost

500

This mythical creature is famous for roaming the Northwest of the US.

Sasquatch or “Bigfoot"

500

This is traditionally used to collect candy.

Pillowcases