Halloween History
When was Halloween first celebrated in the U.S.?
a. 1900s b. 1840s
c. 1800s c. 1770s
b. 1840s
In "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," who does Linus mistake for the Great Pumpkin?
a. Woodstock b. Snoopy
c. Charlie Brown d. Sally
b. Snoopy
According to a 2022 survey, how many people dress their pets up for Halloween?
a. 27 percent b. 49 percent
c. 10 percent d. 76 percent
d. 76 percent
The song “This Is Halloween” is featured in which movie?
a. The Addams Family b. Scary Movie
c. The Nightmare Before Christmas d. Ghostbusters
c. The Nightmare Before Christmas
What was used as the first Jack-o'-Lantern?
a. Squash b. Watermelon
c. Turnips d. Carrots
c. Turnips
133. In The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949), which classic Halloween tale is featured in the film’s second half?
a. Dracula b. The Headless Horseman
c. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde d. Frankenstein
b. The Headless Horseman
In Mean Girls, what does Cady dress up for Halloween?
a. A bloody bride b. A zombie
c. A clown d. An ex-wife
d. An ex-wife
'Somebody's Watching Me' was a 1984 hit by which artist, featuring Michael jackson on backing vocals?
a. Lionel Ritchie b. Billy Idol
c. Phil Collins d. Rockwell
d. Rockwell
Victorians used to put what inside their coffins, just in case?
a. a Bible b. bells
c. food and water d. a gun
b. bells (in case they were to be buried alive)
What is the name of the third Sanderson sister in the movie “Hocus Pocus”?
a. Sandra b. Sabrina
c. Sarah d. Stella
c. Sarah
In what state is it illegal to dress up as a priest or nun on Halloween?
a. Oklahoma b. Mississippi
c. Alabama d. Iowa
c. Alabama
Which artist originally performed 'Dead Man's Party' in 1985?
a. The Cure b. Oingo Boingo
c. Duran Duran d. Depeche Mode
b. Oingo Boingo
Which of the following is NOT a term for a scarecrow?
a. Doodle Sack b. Hodmedod
c. Hay Man d. Tattie Bogal
a. Doodle Sack
Where do the Ghostbusters find their first ghost in the 1984 film?
a. the Empire State Building
b. the Twin Towers
c. the New York Public Library
d. the Metropolitan Museum of Art
c. the New York Public Library
What was the most popular costume for adults?
a. witch b. astronaut
c. cheerleader d. doctor
a. witch
What year was the song "Monster Mash" released?
a. 1962 b. 1959
c. 1965 d. 1969
a. 1962
Approximately how much money did Americans spend on candy in 2024?
a. $18.3 billion b. $561 million
c. $889.2 million d. $3.5 billion
d. $3.5 billion
Which horror movie features a serial killer wearing a William Shatner mask?
a. Scream b. Texas Chainsaw Massacre
c. The Purge d. Halloween
d. Halloween
What costume is the most popular for pets on Halloween?
a. bumblebee b. pumpkin
c. banana split d. cowboy
b. pumpkin
Which music video director helmed Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'?
a. Martin Scorsese b. John Landis
c. Steven Spielberg d. George Lucas
b. John Landis