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100
Which country did Halloween originate in?
Ireland
100
In addition to orange, what other colors can a pumpkin be?
Green or White
100
Who wrote the classic story of the Headless Horseman, in the Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
Washington Irving
100
What charity collects money on Halloween to help children?
UNICEF
100
What is a male witch called?
Warlock
200
The fear of crossing paths with this dark animal stems from the Middle Ages where they were known for carrying the plague.
Black cat
200
In what country do kids enjoy eating chocolate skulls?
Mexico
200
What was the fictional name of the hotel in ‘The Shining’?
Overlook Hotel
200
How much do Americans spend annually on Halloween?(everyone gets to answer this, closest response is correct)
$6B
200
On which continent are vampire bats found?
South America
300
What famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?
Harry Houdini
300
The first Jack-O-Lanterns were made out of what?
Turnips
300
How many installments of ‘Friday the 13th’ are there?
12
300
What city is home to the largest Halloween parade in the United States?
New York City
300
The term 'zombie' originated in this continent
Africa
400
The name Halloween (originally spelled Hallowe'en) is a contraction of what holiday?
All Hallow's Eve
400
What are the three most popular treats given out to Halloween trick-or-treaters as of 2013?
Reese's, M&Ms and Snickers
400
Mary Shelly published this Gothic novel when she was only 21. The novel was published in 1818 and is considered to be one of the first examples of science fiction.
Frankenstein
400
In Middle Ages England, cakes were made for the wandering souls, and people went "a' soulin'" for these "soul cakes." . Nowadays, people will do this instead.
Trick-or-Treat
400
This creature will not let you pass until you answer three questions.
Troll
500
In the 1800s, young women believed that on Halloween they could divine the name or appearance of whom by doing tricks with yarn, apple parings or mirrors?
Their future husband
500
What state is the largest producer of pumpkins?
Illinois
500
What crime did the four teenagers commit in “I Know What You Did Last Summer”?
Hit and killed a man
500
This Halloween tradition was likely derived from the Roman celebrations for Pomona, the goddess of fruit and trees.
Bobbing for Apples
500
What mythological creature, with looks that could kill, can be found on the flag of Sicily?
Medusa