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100

What was candy corn originally called? 

Chicken Feed 

100

What was the name of the Charlie Brown halloween special, televised in 1996? 

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

100

Hallowe'en is a contraction of which 3 words? 

"All Hallows Eve"

100

When was Trick or Treat for UNICEF founded?

1950

100

What was the name of the famous eerie novel written by Bram Stoker, published in 1897?

Dracula

200

What 3 flavours did the 3 Musketeers bars originally contain? 

Chocolate, vanilla and strawberry 

200

Which horror author has had the most adaptations made from his bestselling books?

Stephen King

200

Halloween has its origins in which ancient Celtic festival?

Samhain

200

In what American state is it illegal to be a priest or nun for Halloween?

Alabama

200

Name the 1818 work written by English author Mary Shelley - often called the first science fiction novel!

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus 

300

Name the candy enjoyed by beloved character E.T. the alien, from the movie E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial.  

Reece's Pieces 

(Hershey paid 1 Million to feature their sweet in the movie!)

300

Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy play witches in which spooky and beloved 1993 movie? 

Hocus Pocus

300

What vegetable often factors into pranks played on Mischief Night, the night before Halloween? 

Cabbage!

300

In which Canadian province was the phrase "Trick or Treat" first used? 

Alberta! 

A 1927 newspaper clipping from Blackie, Alberta is the first recorded use of the seasonal question.



300

Which scary fictional villain did the great Sir Anthony Hopkins portray in The Silence of the Lambs? 

Hannibal Lecter

400

Name 1 of the 2 last names beginning with 'M' that M&M candy is named after. 

Mars & Murrie 

400

What is the official nickname of the shark from Jaws?

Bruce

400

In Scotland during the 1900s common folklore had it that if a woman ate a concoction made from walnuts, nutmeg and hazelnuts before falling asleep on Halloween night, she would dream of: 

Her future husband 

400

Approximately how many people participate in the prestigious Kawasaki Halloween costume parade in Japan? Note: participants must apply at least two months in advance to join the festivities. 

4,000

400

Which famous actor's face was used as the basis for the Michael Myers mask from Halloween?

William Shatner

500

Which chocolate bar released an energy bar version in 2009, which contained 80 milligrams of caffeine? (the same as a Red Bull drink!)

Butterfinger: 

The Butterfinger Buzz 

500

What horror movie was the first American film ever to show a toilet on screen?

Psycho

500

According to superstitious lore, if you walk backwards at midnight with your clothes on inside out, what will you summon? 

A witch

500

Celebrating skeletons! How many bones make up the adult human body? 

206

500

Name the iconic married couple that head The Addams Family 

Morticia and Gomez Addams