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100

What is another name for a carved pumpkin?

Jack-O-Lantern

100

Who is the main character in “The Nightmare Before Christmas”?

Jack Skellington

100

Which Halloween candy is known for its slogan “Taste the Rainbow”?

Skittles

100

Which animal is often associated with witches?

Black cats

100

What two colors are associated with Halloween?

Black and orange

200

Before the term "Trick-o-treat" was invented, people used to go around asking for something other than candy. What would they ask for?

Food or money

200

Who wrote the classic horror novel “It” (1986)?

Stephen King

200

In 2023, what was the most popular Halloween candy?

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

200

What creature is traditionally warded off by silver?

Vampires

200

At Halloween parties, kids might bob for what?

Apples

300

Why did people begin to wear scary costumes?

To confuse evil spirits/scare them away

300

What is the name of the famous fictional family with a severed, moving hand living with them?

The Addams Family

300

Where were gummy bears invented? (Hint: country in Europe)

Germany

300

What brought Frankenstein’s monster to life?

Electricity

300

Are pumpkins fruits or vegetables?

Fruits

400

Jack-O-Lanterns used to be carved from what vegetable?

Turnips

400

Who is the masked killer in the “Scream” film series?

Ghostface

400

3 Musketeers originally contained 3 different flavors. What were they?

Chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla

400

What is the name of a male witch?

Warlock

400

What amusement park hosts Fright Fest every year?

Six Flags

500

What country did Halloween originate from? (hint: Celtic festival)

Ancient Ireland or Britain

500

How many movies are currently in “The Conjuring” film universe?

Nine

500

What candy was originally known as “Chicken feed”? (hint: it's a type of candy, not a brand!)

Candy corn

500

The name Dracula means son of the __?

Devil

500

What state hosts the largest Halloween parade in the U.S.?

New York